This is the second part of my North Sikkim tour photo series. If you have missed the first part, click here to view the photo-essay on my journey to Lake Gurudongmar.
We reached Gangtok in the afternoon, on May 7, 2016, and headed for Lachung the very next morning. The shared taxis/rental cars for Lachung are available at Vajra taxi stand, just outside the city. Unfortunately, a technical fault was detected in our car right after we started from Vajra. It took some time to get it repaired. Therefore, it was a delayed start from Gangtok at around 12 pm.
The weather was fine and the views were great. The rows of white and colored prayer flags, with the sublime mountains in the background, added a pristine charm to the landscapes.
Unfortunately, the road condition is extremely bad in North Sikkim. It was a rough ride throughout on the broken mountain roads, but the torturous journey was compensated with breaks like these… 🙂
Our first stop was at Seven Sisters’ Waterfall.
There was a natural pool at the bottom of the falls.
And we could see big boys were having fun in the water.
This part of the Himalayas is green and verdant year-round as it receives sufficient rainfall to boost the streams and waterfalls. We stopped as many times as we could to take in the beauty of the hills and rivers on our way.
And took pleasure in small things as well…
There were quite a few waterfalls on the way up to Chungthung, a small town, after which the road bifurcates. One goes to Lachung and the other leads to Lachen, the gateway to Gurudongmar, the iconic lake in North Sikkim.
However, the last and most notable was ‘Bachchan Falls’, which is popularly called so because of its appearance, tall and lean like Big B. 😀 Well, I don’t know if this waterfall is really called so by the locals. I didn’t see any signboard there, indicating the name of this waterfall.
My Sikkim diary will continue. Please don’t forget to share your thoughts on this journey if you like it.
Before I stop for now, here are a few more beautiful moments captured on the way…
And a selfie is the way to go when there is no one to click your pics. 😉
Take care. See you soon.
After a “disappointing” visit to Manali with my newly wedded wife in March of 2016, my impression and anticipation of how it would be up in the north changed totally – for the worst. I said to myself, “I wouldn’t go out to these places again, it’s worthless!” My wife on the other hand, insists that we do go to Leh & Ladakh next time round, and I didn’t care much for it. After seeing your post, I think I want to give it another chance 😉 lol…
Really nice work, text and photos… keep it coming! 😉
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Thank you. I am glad to know that my post can change your view on travelling to the mountains. Never miss an opportunity to visit Ladakh…another awesome place that is on my bucket list too. 🙂
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Great one! I’m planning to go next month to sikkim solo backpack! Hoping to make it memorable one!
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Sikkim is a great place for solo backpacking. I am sure it will be a wonderful tour for you. All the best!
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These really nice pics….
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Beautiful Captures moon! So want to go there 🙂 You just pushed it a lil more to the top of the infinite bucket list of mine 😀 🙂 Best wishes!
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Hahaaa… glad to know that 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
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This is just so beautiful, heavenly to be precise! I would have loved to go down the waterfalls and just enjoy the flow 🙂
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I also thought so, but didn’t dare. The water was so cold. 😀
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so beautiful
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🙂
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Beautiful pictures Moon! Simply gorgeous! ❤ so want to visit the North eastern states!
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Gorgeous! Which month was this?
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Thanks. It was in May this year.
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How much I wish to go here. The photographs are very pretty. Now is the time for me to go 🙂
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Thank you for visiting my blog, Dipanwita. Do go there, you’ll love the place. 🙂
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Excellent captures! A beautiful mesmerizing journey!
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Glad you liked the pics Indrani. Thanks! 🙂
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Gorgeously breathtaking views captured beautifully!
Good to see you too!!
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Hahaa… Thank you too for kind appreciation.
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Gorgeous and beautiful captures. Feeling like to fly there! Enjoying your Sikkim Diaries. Keep them coming. Great post 🙂
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Thank you for dropping by. Appreciate your comment.
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Lovely images!
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Thank you.
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Awesome clicks:-)
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Thank you. 🙂
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Wow! Beautiful photos. I especially liked the ones of the mountains shrouded in clouds and the ones of the river valley. We have many waterfalls in Michigan, though none near where I live. Of course, the more spectacular American waterfalls are in the Rocky Mountains out West.
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts so elaborately. I love reading your comments. They are valuable. 🙂
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I forgot to mention that I also appreciated seeing your selfie!
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Hahaa… thank you… I wanted a nice photo in front of the waterfall, but had to be content only with this selfie. 🙂
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