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THE MOUNTAIN LORE I: Unperturbed North Sikkim

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The Snow Woman The life running at jet speed had exhausted me to the core and my delicate nerves were well-strained from last few months. So I desperately needed a short trip nearby to breath some fresh air. The idea of charming yet unspoiled  North Sikkim struck the mind. If you mainly focus on northern part of Sikkim, it would hardly take a week or so and also the trip would be of shoestring budget. So being confident and in sync with myself I headed towards Gangtok.   Gangtok is so Mainstream Just an hour fly from Kolkata, Sikkim offers breathtaking views at every turn. This picturesque little hill state flaunts its tranquil alpine forests, snow capped mountains stretching over the ranges, craggy landscapes dotted with colorful tiny villages, adorned with silver ribbon of  river Tista.  North Sikkim tour has to be entirely planned by travel agent only. There is absolutely zero public transport over there. Moreover one requires permits from Sikkim tourism cor