Sikkim
The region of Sikkim is nestled in the
Himalayan foothills between Nepal and
Bhutan. Ride the Toy Train to Darjeeling
then cross into Sikkim to the town of Pelling
where you can enjoy panoramic views of
the Himalayas including Mt Kanchenjunga,
the third highest mountain in the world.
Visit Pemayangtse Monastery and the holy
Khecheopalri Lake.
Continue to Gangtok where you can visit the
Tashiding Monastery and the Kyongnosla
Alpine Sanctuary, which is home to a wide
variety of flora and fauna including the
Red Panda.
Ladakh
Ladakh is a mountainous region in the far
north of India that is often referred to as
Little Tibet. The capital, Leh, is at an altitude
of 3,500 metres and is set in a barren but
starkly beautiful landscape. Here you can
visit the Shankar Gompa belonging to the
Yellow Hat sect of Buddhism, the ruined
17th century Leh Palace and the current
royal residence and museum, Stok Palace.
As you explore the surrounding towns you
will discover numerous other gompas and
monasteries as well as learn about life in this
harsh environment. Due to the climate in
Ladakh it is only possible to visit from June
to September.
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