Travel Destinations - India - Sikkim

Sikkim: Taking a Peak

Trekking in Sikkim offers a refreshingly different perspective on the Himalayas - and a refreshing cup of tea into the bargain, as Rick Hudson finds out

Breathe in. Breathe out. Each step up the faint track brings us closer to the stone cairns. The colourful prayer flags hang limp on their lines. Breathe in. Breathe out. The air is cold and crisp. Apart from the lack of oxygen, it is pleasantly invigorating. Breathe in. Breathe out. [ read more ]