Sikkim, located in the eastern, Himalaya,
sits between Nepal and Bhutan, while to the north lies eastern
Tibet.
Sikkim is a mountainous kingdom, well known for providing
stunning views of Kanchanjunga (8598m), the world’s
third highest mountain which straddles the border with Nepal.
It is also a land rich in flora and fauna and has diverse
ethnic mix eighth rich cultural traditions. The people are
predominantly Buddhists and there are many active monasteries
where traditional and ancient rituals are practiced in an
atmosphere of peace and serenity. ....................
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Recently opened to
foreigners due to the proximity of the Chinese boarder, the
Changthang is a land of wilderness and magnificent landscapes.
High arid plains, remote villages, snow-capped peaks and beautiful
high altitude azure-blue lakes characterize this region, the
largest being Tsomoriri at 4,500 m. Truly remote, this area
is only accessible for a few months every summer and is inhabited
by Changpas - nomadic yak and pashmina goat herders of Tibetan
origin, who wander this area crossing over high altitude mountain
passes. Our trek will take us across these passes to their
summer settlements to witness a unique human culture, far
away from the reaches of the modern world. The itinerary then
goes south towards Spits, following ....................
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Recently
opened to foreigners due to the proximity of the Chinese border,
the Changthang is a land of wilderness and magnificent landscapes.
This region is characterized by high arid plains, remote villages,
snow-capped peaks and beautiful high altitude azure-blue lakes,
the largest being Tsomoriri at 4,500 m. Truly remote, this
area is only accessible for a few months every summer and
is inhabited by Changpas - nomadic yak and pashmina goat herders
of Tibetan origin, who ...................
more