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The last of the Sikkim series:

1. The Zuluk Zigzag Roads, characterized by its 32 hairpin bends, as seen from the Thambi View Point. In ancient times, Zuluk served as a part of the Old Silk Route that connected India to Tibet.

2. Zero Point or Yumesamdong, the last motorable point in North Sikkim accessible to civilians before the heavily guarded international border with China.

3. Thangu Valley, a beautiful hamlet that serves as a rest/acclimatizing point on the way to Gurudongmar Lake.

#northsikkim #sikkimtourism #zeropointsikkim #zuluk #thanguvalley #silkroute #mountains #snowfall #travelgram

[sikkim, mountains, zuluk, zero point, mountains, travel] by @chayanika.nandi
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a year ago
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📍Yumthang Valley, Sikkim

Even though the best time to visit this valley is during the spring season when the flora of the valley is in full bloom, there was still something dreamy and magical about experiencing the valley in its fall glory amidst the mist and drizzle.

#yumthang #sikkimtourism #sikkim #valley #mountainlife #naturelove #tripotocommunity #travel #fallvibes #throwback

[travel, sikkim, valley, mountains, fall] taken in Yumthang Valley, North Sikkim by @chayanika.nandi
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a year ago
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Memories from Lachung - a quaint hamlet in North Sikkim where time slows down and the air feels purer. 

#sikkim #lachung #travelgram #peaceful #throwback #mountainlife #sikkimtourism #nature

[sikkim, mountain life, nature] taken in Lachung, North Sikkim by @chayanika.nandi
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a year ago
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Monasteries have always fascinated me. At first, I used to be captivated by the magnificent architecture alone. How each structure and corner is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship; with intricate carvings and vibrant frescoes that make you wonder about the ancient tales they are trying to tell you. And then you go to the other side of these ancient walls and you are suddenly engulfed by a strange but profound sense of tranquility. 

That's when I started seeing monasteries as serene sanctuaries - a place away from the chaos of the world. A haven for contemplation and introspection. An oasis of calm that will inspire you to embrace stillness, reconnect with your inner self, and find peace not just in silence but in the very act of being.

In pictures: Enchey Monastery and Do Drul Chorten (Gangtok, Sikkim)

#monastery #sikkimtourism #gangtok #encheymonastery #dodrulchorten #stillness #peace #serenity #spirituality #mountainlife #buddhism #tripotocommunity #condenasttraveller

[buddhism, sikkim, monastery, peace] taken in Gangtok, Sikkim by @chayanika.nandi
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a year ago
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Silently tucked away on a rugged road between Lachen and Gurudongmar lies the raw, untamed beauty that is Kala Patthar, Sikkim's hidden jewel. The cold air, the vast emptiness, the profound silence - Kala Patthar is a reminder that some of life's most beautiful moments are also the quietest.

#sikkim #sikkimtourism #mountains #kalapattharsikkim #landscape #solitude #offbeattravel taken in Kala Patthar, Thangu Sikkim by @chayanika.nandi
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a year ago
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Postcards from Sikkim (Part 2)

Sikkim.. where contrasting landscapes collide in a breathtaking symphony. From the snow-capped peaks to the arid beauty of cold deserts, from valleys bursting with vibrant blooms to the rugged charm of rocky roads, from enchanting gushing streams and waterfalls to serene high altitude lakes, this land is a testament to nature's diverse artistry.

#sikkim #sikkimtourism #naturelove #ngtindia #tripotocommunity #travelgram #mountainlife #landscapephotography #photographers_of_india #gurudongmar #gangtok #lachung #yumthang taken in Sikkim, India by @chayanika.nandi
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a year ago
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Postcards from Sikkim (Part 1)

Sikkim.. where contrasting landscapes collide in a breathtaking symphony. From the snow-capped peaks to the arid beauty of cold deserts, from valleys bursting with vibrant blooms to the rugged charm of rocky roads, from enchanting gushing streams and waterfalls to serene high altitude lakes, this land is a testament to nature's diverse artistry.

#sikkim #sikkimtourism #naturelove #ngtindia #tripotocommunity #travelgram #mountainlife #landscapephotography #photographers_of_india taken in Sikkim, India by @chayanika.nandi
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a year ago
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📍Menmecho Lake, Sikkim

#sikkim #menmecholake #lakesofindia #naturelove #incredibleindia #travelgram #tripotocommunity #ngtindia #lonelyplanetindia #sikkimtourism #tranquility taken in Lake Menmecho by @chayanika.nandi
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a year ago
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The magical hues of twilight will always be my favourite colour palette.

Chinese Fishing Nets (Fort Kochi, 2023)

#keralatourism #fortkochi #chinesefishingnets #incredibleindia #tripotocommunity #condenasttraveller #ngtindia #travelgram #canonphotography #yourshotphotographer #lonelyplanetindia #godsowncountry #seaside #sunset #dusk #sokochi taken in Fort Kochi by @chayanika.nandi
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2 years ago
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Pursuit of happiness.

#bepresent #peaceful #mindfulness #feelgood #happiness #aestheticedits #selflove #cinematic #blackandwhite #reelsinstagram by @chayanika.nandi
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2 years ago
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Paradise found ❤️

#serenity #arunachalpradesh #mountains #naturelover #mistymountains #tripotocommunity #ngtindia #peaceful #naturephotography #travelgram #incredibleindia #yourshotphotographer taken in Arunachal Pradesh by @chayanika.nandi
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3 years ago
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Trying to be more consistent with posting on this page, starting off with the pristine beauty that Gurudongmar Lake is.

#sikkim #gurudongmarlake #travelgram #tripotocommunity #ngtindia #condenasttraveller #naturalbeauty #incredibleindia #lonelyplanetindia #sikkimtourism #tranquility #yourshotphotographer taken in Gurudongmar Lake by @chayanika.nandi
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3 years ago
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