Mangan district · Experiences
Adventure in North Sikkim
Treks, rivers and high roads
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Active days graded honestly by hours, height and terrain, with the right gear and guides. 7 experiences below, each with its time, cost and the best hour to go.
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Lachen or Lachung first from Chungthang
Chungthang is where your route forks. Going to Lachen first and Lachung second usually suits acclimatisation and Gurudongmar timing. We explain how …
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The pre-dawn drive to Gurudongmar
Leave Lachen in the dark, watch dawn break over the Lachen valley, breakfast at Thangu and cross a Tibet-like plateau to reach …
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Planning the day around the Toong cut-off
Tourist vehicles must cross the Toong check post by 4:00 pm. We explain how to time stops at Singhik, the Naga Waterfall …
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Photographing the falls after rain
Waterfalls look their best after rain, when the flow is high and the air is clear. We give practical advice for photographing …
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Phodong from Gangtok by shared jeep or car
How to see Phodong in a day from Gangtok, with a budget option by shared jeep and a comfortable option by reserved …
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Walking the pilgrim trail to Tholung
Climb from the road-head in upper Dzongu through mixed forest to Tholung Monastery and back in a long, steady day. A real …
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First snow at Zero Point
For many families, Zero Point is the first time they stand in deep snow. Done carefully, with warm clothes and a short …
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