[dhanushmenon]

Very lucidly flowing narration. Thoroughly enjoyed the script and the well placed photographs.
We visited Sikkim in May 2018. I did start putting pen to paper for the travelogue. The train of thoughts were in place as I started. However, the trouble now is that the train doesn't seem to be leaving the station!

You took an off beaten track for destination in Sikkim rather than the standard tourist trodden corners in the map. Kudos to that.
Our visit to Khechuperi was quite eventful. My wife would say "rather very eventful". Leeches, relentless rain and trek through thick undergrowth in pitch darkness; that's what I am reminded of when I hear Khechuperi.
Well, thats a long story in itself. Maybe sometime later

Great effort on the travelogue once more. Keep them coming.

[pradeepnair]

Originally Posted by Madmax_SP

My destination was Yuksom, a small village which was once the capital of Sikkim. From what I learnt off internet reviews and travel fora, Yuksom is base camp for treks like Tashiding/Dzongri peak/Goecha La and entry point to Kanchenjunga National Park. A google map recce revealed that it is end of the road at Yuksom. Suddenly, I was reminded of someone mentioning – the journey begins where the road ends. So Yuksom it was.

Waterfall as if on the Road itself
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Wonderful Travelogue Lady. Kudos for exploring the less travelled places. I didn't realise that it was you who explored Mizoram until you mentioned in one of your replies. I checked your Mizoram travelogue again to confirm. Great!!!

This Waterfall on the Road reminded me of a scene in one of the story books of PHANTOM, in my school days, where he travels through Forest on his Horse and crossing the waterfall he enters into an altogether different world.

Originally Posted by Madmax_SP

Yuksom, the first capital of Sikkim Kingdom is translated as ‘meeting place of the three learned monks’. The three lamas came all the way from Distt Kham, Tibet to propagate Buddhism to the original inhabitants especially the Lepchas.

Relation between Tibet and Sikkim was further strengthened by the ‘Brotherhood Treaty’ signed in the 13th century, so by the time the three lamas came to Yuksom in 1641, The main reason the three lamas met at Yuksom was to further strengthen their hold on Sikkim and to spread Buddhism.

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The 3km stretch is covered in 900m.

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I just kept on wondering how the three Lamas communicated and came and met at the same time for this special purpose of spreading Budhism and for Coronation. What kind of communication system they had while staying apart a huge distance. Just amazing!

In the image 0658, there are 7 bowls kept in front of the statue. Does it have any specific relevance on the Coronation of the King. While there are only 4 seats but 7 bowls!!

Image 0664, we have seen such amazing photos with the 2 birds, only in sceneries sold in shops. First time seeing in original. Good capture. Even the image no. 161133 (in your travelogue below), had a similar feeling.

Became curious about image 0797. Is it a water pump used in those days to get water from wells?

Originally Posted by Madmax_SP

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An interesting feature of the lake is that leaves are not allowed to float on the lake, which is ensured by the birds which industriously pick them up as soon as they drop into the lake surface.

This is just amazing. GOD's process strictly followed by the birds!!!

Originally Posted by Madmax_SP

As the sacred Khecheopalri Lake is known as a "wish fulfilling lake", folklore and legends associated with it are many. The folk lore has generated deep religious interest and as a result lake's waters are permitted to be used only for performing rites and rituals.

I did have my wishes too!

GOD Bless you to fullfil your wishes

Originally Posted by Madmax_SP

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If the words in the image 0355 is true, Kudos to the locals for maintaining the Age Old Culture, strictly following the practice of not taking water other than for this Puja.

All the best for all your future travels and hope you could explore much more unexplored places around the world!!

[Madmax_SP]

Originally Posted by dhanushmenon

Very lucidly flowing narration. Thoroughly enjoyed the script and the well placed photographs.
We visited Sikkim in May 2018. I did start putting pen to paper for the travelogue. ....
...Maybe sometime later

Great effort on the travelogue once more. Keep them coming.

Thank you very much for the encouraging words.
Yes, I had my share of Leech Attacks during the hike. Luckily, no damage done. Looking forward to the long pending travelogue you mention!

Originally Posted by pradeepnair

Wonderful Travelogue Lady. Kudos for exploring the less travelled places. I didn't realise that it was you who explored Mizoram until you mentioned in one of your replies. I checked your Mizoram travelogue again to confirm. Great!!!
......
All the best for all your future travels and hope you could explore much more unexplored places around the world!!

Thank you!
Yes, Mizoram was this year! and the Sikkim trip was from 2016 which was pending since a while. The waterfall is truly a sight to sore eyes. So was the lake with its pristine settings. Sikkim needs atleast 4-5 visits for anyone to completely savour its beauty. May be even more!

Warm regards
Madamax_SP

[arun_josie]

Very nicely written with some awesome pics, Madmax_SP!

The waterfalls pics are very nice, especially the zip-lining experience.

Also, such solo trips are a real adventure and you seem to have had an awesome experience in it.

[Jeroen]

Excellent write up. Really enjoyed it. Keep up the travveling and of course, keep writing about it on TeamBHP too!

Jeroen

[Subroto Bhowmik]

Originally Posted by Madmax_SP

By the time I reached the Bagdogra Airport to board my aircraft back to Delhi, one thing I realised for sure, that I was smitten by the ethereal beauty of Sikkim.

There was another thing for certain, I was bitten big time by the Wanderlust Bug, and there was no cure. I was not willing to be cured.

The first experience was so amazingly refreshing, learning and fulfilling, that travel was going to drive my life in future. All IN.

WHERE TO NEXT?

Very nice write up young lady!!! Its tough to get past the moderator saabs of TBHP but you nailed it... Nice to know that you have started exploring more and more places apart from your work related travels. Trust me travelling enhances your horizons as you visit more and new places meet different people (kids) and get to taste yummy food as an addon! I am a big traveller and have travelled the length and breadth of our great nation although I am too lazy to post my travel experiences here as I am not that good a blogger!

Will wait for you to post more travelogues of your next trips and hope that you achieve whatever you embarked on in life.

See you.

[1100D]

Originally Posted by Madmax_SP

Except there seemed to be no way of breaking free of the regular fare of life, that threatened to destroy all of it.

Seemed to be a stalemate!

Originally Posted by Madmax_SP

There was another thing for certain, I was bitten big time by the Wanderlust Bug, and there was no cure. I was not willing to be cured.

Good that you still have that option!

Anyways, nice engaging thread, will be looking forward to more!

The next time you're in the region, make sure you don't miss this sight



(Sorry for the horrid watermarking on the image, however, couldn't do without it!)

[Madmax_SP]

Originally Posted by arun_josie

Very nicely written with some awesome pics, Madmax_SP!

The waterfalls pics are very nice, especially the zip-lining experience.

Also, such solo trips are a real adventure and you seem to have had an awesome experience in it.

Thanks for the encouraging words. Yes, the ziplining experience was fantastic. They could even mail you the pictures if needed (in case one is traveling solo). A very unique experience.

Originally Posted by Jeroen

Excellent write up. Really enjoyed it. Keep up the travveling and of course, keep writing about it on TeamBHP too!

Jeroen

Surely, thats the plan and intent. Been a revelation of sorts once it all started.

Originally Posted by Subroto Bhowmik

Very nice write up young lady!!! Its tough to get past the moderator saabs of TBHP but you nailed it... Nice to know that you have started exploring more and more places apart from your work related travels. Trust me travelling enhances your horizons as you visit more and new places meet different people (kids) and get to taste yummy food as an addon! I am a big traveller and have travelled the length and breadth of our great nation although I am too lazy to post my travel experiences here as I am not that good a blogger!

Will wait for you to post more travelogues of your next trips and hope that you achieve whatever you embarked on in life.

See you.

Thank you sir for the kind words. Yes, food is always on the wonder-list! Despite your laziness, I guess we all deserve a description. So I hope you get over it, and post them.

Originally Posted by 1100D

Good that you still have that option!

Anyways, nice engaging thread, will be looking forward to more!

The next time you're in the region, make sure you don't miss this sight

Thank you sir for the encouragement. Yes, this is a priceless view. And Sikkim is surely all over my mind, and looking forward to the next as early as it can be done. As of now, Uttarakhand is on the list.

Warm regards
Madmax_SP

[1100D]

Originally Posted by Madmax_SP

As of now, Uttarakhand is on the list.

Warm regards
Madmax_SP

Will wait out for the report! Uttarakhand has a lot of promise. However, please do a little research on women's safety aspect, because it's very easy to get carried away after awesome experience with trips to Sikkim/NE. Sikkim/NE usually benefits from a very sober, cultured populace.

[Madmax_SP]

Originally Posted by 1100D

Will wait out for the report! Uttarakhand has a lot of promise. However, please do a little research on women's safety aspect, because it's very easy to get carried away after awesome experience with trips to Sikkim/NE. Sikkim/NE usually benefits from a very sober, cultured populace.

Agree. Have managed a few trips already, and now in the process of scripting a collective TL of all those! Considering the catching up needed to clear the backlog, it is still lying at the Assembly Line!
So far, it has been a wonderful experience after covering places in both Garhwal & Kumaon.
Warm regards
Madmax_SP

[ARAY]

Originally Posted by Madmax_SP

[b]

The first experience was so amazingly refreshing, learning and fulfilling, that travel was going to drive my life in future. All IN.

WHERE TO NEXT?

Such beautiful narration. And few of the places are so relatable. I am very happy to see so many blogs to NE , specially the Sikkim region. The entire NE belt has so much left to explore , a lifetime is not enough unfortunately.
Loved the pictures and composition , everything has a fresh take on the term tripping. Keep traveling and sharing such wonderful experiences.

[gtonsing]

Madmax_SP, wonderfully written, lovely travel and very nice pictures. Well done!
I had been to Sikkim (only Gangtok and Tsongo Lake) a long time ago. BEAUTIFUL! only word I know to describe it and failing to describe its beauty. It was snowing lightly in April and the lake was still half frozen. Nice to see Sikkim through your eyes!
WHERE TO NEXT? Indeed!

[BlackBeard]

Congratulations again.
Thank you for the photos & travelogue.

Keep them coming...