Under the spell of Kangchendzonga
Posted by deborahchan on Oct 14, 2009
One of the many natural beauties Kangchendzonga has to offer.
From lush tropical forest, postcard-pretty trails to snow-capped peaks, Sikkim has it all. Little wonder, the natives call their home the ‘earthly paradise’.
When I told friends and family that I was going to Sikkim, the response was, “Huh? Where on earth is Sikkim?” Well, it’s in India and it is also part of the Indian Himalayas.
Most people associate the Himalayas with Nepal. But the Great Himalayan Range actually stretches from Pakistan’s Nanga Parbat (8125m) in the west, across Nepal, and over 2000km to the peaks framing Sikkim and Bhutan in the east. Read more of this article…
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