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𝑢𝒇𝒇𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒕 π’”π’Šπ’•π’†π’” π’Šπ’ π‘Ίπ’Šπ’Œπ’Œπ’Šπ’Ž

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  India’s northeast region holds in charm in the hearts of travellers, with Sikkim  being a major destination to satiate the wanderlust in you.  It’s too difficult to not to fall in love with this gorgeous travel destination adorned with serene ambiance, enduring beauty, majestic Himalayas and spiritual sites . Apart from those popular travel destinations, there are also some striking offbeat places in Sikkim that are hidden and are yet to be discovered. In this blog, I have compiled a list of those unknown places to visit in Sikkim  that are magical in every sort. Keep scrolling to know more! • Bermiok  Some 4-5 hours road drive from Gangtok, you will reach the village of Bermiok – a heritage site in Sikkim.  Blessed with a beautiful a natural setting, it is a small village in the Western Sikkim. One of the major highlights of this offbeat destination in Sikkim is the surreal views of Kanchenjunga peak that one get to see from this village. The cascading waterfall of Sirijunga is anot
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Unique fauna of Sikkim

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  Hey guys if you haven't read my last blog then do check it out. Here's my next blog and in this we'll be talking about the endemic fauna of Sikkim. Let's Start 1. Snow Leopard Snow leopards live in the mountainous regions of central and southern Asia. In India, their geographical range encompasses a large part of the western Himalayas including the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh in the eastern Himalayas. The last three states form part of the Eastern Himalayas – a priority global region of WWF and the Living Himalayas Network Initiative. Snow leopards prefer steep, rugged terrains with rocky outcrops and ravines. This type of habitat provides good cover and clear view to help them sneak up on their prey. They are found at elevations of 3,000-5,000 metres or higher in the Himalayas. It is listed as Vulnerable  on the IUCN Red List  because the global population is estimated to number less than 10,000 mature i
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𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒔 π’Šπ’ 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒔

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 Sikkim is the second smallest state in India and is wedged between Tibet,Nepal,and West Bengal but encompasses an astounding range of pristine natural beauty of the Himalayas. In this series of blogs we will be talking about the Bests from Sikkim. In today's blog we will be talking about the top 3 waterfalls from Sikkim. So let's start 1. Kanchenjunga Falls   It is believed that the pristine waterfall originates high up in the glaciers of Mount Kanchenjunga, the 3rd highest peak in the world. It gushes down from a height of 100 feet into a pool. Kanchenjunga falls was not known to people and remained untouched till the 90s. It only came into the limelight, when a local tour operator named Topjor Bhutia accidentally discovered it. Today this spot become one of the leading tourist spots in West Sikkim. Noted for its mesmerizing beauty and grandeur, the Kanchenjunga falls near Pelling serves as a perfect picnic spot to be traveled with family or friends. For the convenience of vi
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