Sikkim- Zuluk Loops, Gurudongmar Lake and so much more

We started our journey with camping on the banks of Teesta river rafting...It was actually a halt between Siliguri and gangtok but we decided to take a longer one, just to do fishing in the river, the next morning. We were the only ones around

Catch your own fish for lunch! An experience it was..

Zuluk Loops: spectacular sight from the winding loops of the snow capped Kanchenjunga . It's well known as the Old Silk Road. There are approx. 30 loops in this zig-zag path.

Sight of the mighty Kanchenjunga from top of the Zulul Loops. Picture dont do justice to the beauty.

Our host of the evening in Lungthung village, just ahead of Zuluk. We stayed the night here, in extreme cold and peace all around. we spent our time playing with this little one, sleep and eating amazing home cooked meal. The place was Lungthung Retreat, run by a couple.

Babaji ka Bunkar!

Old Baba Mandir: It is said to the original one. Tourist nowdays are sent to the New Baba Mandir which is a replica of this one. This is located 60 km from Gangtok city towards the legendary Nathula, where you will find a road leading towards the Kupup valley up to Tukla which will lead you here..

Memorial & temple honoring Indian army soldier, folk hero & saint Baba Harbhajan Singh.

Just a salute is not enough!

Pitstops at random waterfalls because the pictures come out nice ;)

Magnificent landscapes on our way to Yumthang Valley of flowers. It is a nature sanctuary with river, hot springs, yaks and grazing pasture on rolling meadows . However we did not see any of it! but still... it's something that we can never forget.

Our driver was too kind to stop by and click pictures of us! Also, he was very patient, given my boy will not be satisfies with just one click.

Between the prayer flags!

The best point to take pictures in the valley!

No, this is not a a flower. these are just leaves. whatever season it may be, mother nature does not fail to amaze us.

Heading toward the Gurudongmar lake. Sight of this mountain only made us excited.

Magestic Gurudongmar lake!

When you make friends with strangers in such harsh places...

Testing, how thick the ice layer is! Oh, you cant see it? We almost stood on it...

Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world and in India, located at an altitude of 17,800 ft. It is considered sacred by Buddhists, Sikhs and Hindus

The surprising fact about this sanctified lake is that even in extreme winters, a part of this lake never freezes. The myth behind this is that Gurudongmar had once touched and consecrated this lake and made it partially frozen throughout the year.

The only good stretch to the lake was the last bit. Newly built with amazing views. Otherwise, the entire stretch was a bumpy one. Indo- Tibet border run past on the left of this road.

On the ground, more closer to the mother earth!

People who keeps the nation going.. A big salute!

The man with the yellow boots!

A path full of prayers! We spotted this on our way back from the lake!

Although very sleepy, but we couldn't stop ourselves to get down and click some pictures!

That's Gangtok for you!View from Rumtek Monastery.

One of the most beautiful monasteries we have ever visited!

Prayers!

And to end the trip on a Flavourful tea note! we ended up in Darjeeling.

Oh! the steam engine...

The beautiful view of the Kanchenjunga from the railway station!

Our relaxing stay at the very old Singtom Tea Estate!

That was a wrap to the 12 days journey!