Have You Enjoyed Beautiful Trekking Experience in and around Sikkim Valley

by Rikki Paul Travel Writer

Sikkim is unique in every sense. It is India’s second smallest state with the area of not more than 7096 sq. km. It shares its boundaries with three different countries namely Nepal, Bhutan and China and is greatly influenced by Buddhism. Considered the last Himalayan Shangrila, this beautiful mountainous state is also home to world’s third highest peak Mount Khangchendzonga (8586 meters). The best thing about this place is the adventure sports that this place offers. Thanks to deviation in altitude ranging from 200 to 8586 meters, Sikkim has a wide range of animals and plants too that add to the diversity in wildlife. Sikkim trekking tour is a perfect way to spot several animals like snow leopard, musk deer, Himalayan Thar, Red Panda, Himalayan marmot, Himalayan serow. Plant life too is extremely rich (there are several thousand varieties of flowering plants!) and while trekking in Sikkim Himalayas, a trekker can spot varieties of oaks, ferns, poinsettia, bamboo and conifer etc. Thus, it is natural, that Sikkim adventure sports, especially trekking, are extremely popular with tourists. Below are the five most popular treks that a tourist can’t afford to miss when on Sikkim trekking tour:

Yuksom - Dzongri trek: Trekking in Sikkim Himalayas is indeed a spectacle in itself. But just the sight of white mountains in Dzongri that glimmer and enchant a trekker while standing at an altitude of 4200 meters is an spectacle to lo and behold. Kanchenjunga, however, is able to remain the show stealer with its majestic height. The trek to Dzongri begins at Yuksom which is the end of navigable road. But Yuksom is a great tourist destination and there are hotels and resorts that would help soothe throbbing nerves.

Dzongri - Goecha La Trek: While on, this trek is a must try. The towering majestic peaks and rugged yet pristine terrain will challenge any trekker to try harder and push the human limits. Of late several tourists have started taking interest in this trek as it is quiet a difficult territory.

Green Lake Trek: When trekking in Sikkim Himalayas, it is beauty that most trekkers wish to lay their eyes on Sikkim trekking tour and Green Lake Trek is perfect in this regard. This trek gives a trekker a stunning view of mountains combined with passionate natural scenery. Thanks to thick forest, a happening wild life and waterfalls, this is a trek that will help a trekker enliven the rich experience. What makes it even more enchanting is that there are very few visitors who are allowed to set their foot on this magnificent trail.

Singalila Trek: This is the latest entrant in the Himalayan treks and may include several days of hiking. The Singalila mountain range is not very well known hence, this does not have the high tourist density that other treks enjoy but this is in itself a reason good enough to try this route. As one puts his foot on the borderline ridge spectacular views enslave the eyes on with several varieties of rhododendron in full bloom.

Rhododendron Trek: In Sikkim, Rhododendrons are commonly called “Buras”. No trekker while on Sikkim trekking tour can afford to leave this trek thanks to Rhododendrons that are the pride of the Eastern Himalayan mountain range. This trek will help you spot the natives and acres of cultivation of this beautiful flower. While on tour, a trekker will have chance to come close to a world very different from the technology behemoth that one inhabits at present. What makes it even more special is the closeness that it allows a trekker to watch the mighty Kanchenjunga.

Rikki paul is an active travelogue and a professional writer who especial enjoy to share adventure travel and tourism related topic about India.