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The Little princess - Sikkim

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Sikkim, as they say the little princess state of Indian sub-continent, is one of the most beautiful places to visit. Nestled in the eastern Himalayan ranges Sikkim provides a perfect getaway for mountain lovers. From lush green meadows to snow cladded mountains, this little beauty houses some of the most beautiful tourist destinations across the Indian subcontinent. So, a trip to Sikkim was always on the cards. It was only a matter of time to hop in and make the plan a reality. The day finally came, 29 th April,2015. The much-awaited trip to East Sikkim began on 29 th April, 2015. It was one of the best journeys of my life. We reached New Jalpaiguri railway station on 29 th April morning; our pickup was waiting there. From New Jalpaiguri we started our journey for Rishikholar, our first stop. Rishikholar, situated at the side of Rishi River, which separates Sikkim from Bengal, was one of the tranquil locations to camp for the day. One can enjoy solitude amidst the meandering ...