Amey and His Wife’s Thrilling Journey to the Northeast and Darjeeling

Their bags were packed and everything was arranged by Thrillophilia. The hotels were booked and the car was also reserved privately. Amey wasn’t feeling well three days before their trip to the Northeast, but thankfully, he recovered in time to embark on the journey. 

This surprised his wife, but he realised the strength of willpower that day. If you want to get fit, nothing in the world can stop you. Just brave the storm and keep your mind determined and your heart strong. The rest will fall into place automatically.

The Brother of the Seven Sister States- Sikkim.

As the crisp mountain air brushed his face, Amey felt re-energised as soon as he landed in Bagdogra. No sickness no illness bothered him anymore, these thoughts did not even cross his mind.

The electrifying wind of Gangtok mesmerised even his wife who was more of a beach lover. The humming from the monasteries floated in the air, reverberating through every valley. It almost seemed as if the mountains were literally calling them.

On the first day, they strolled around the MG Marg, collecting souvenirs and presents to gift their relatives and friends back home. And the real adventure began on the second day-

East Sikkim:

The beauty of east Sikkim lay in the rugged landscapes- the mountains were brown and rough, with the peaks of the distant mountains capped with snow. 

They visited Changu Lake and took a yak ride there. Then they visited the Baba mandir, only to find out that there were two of them- the old one and the new one. They were standing at the new Baba mandir from where the old one was almost another hour of drive away. They had two options- to either go to Old Baba mandir or go to Nathula Pass. Discussing the pros and cons and the purposes of their trip, they decided to go with the second option.

The place appeared to have come right out of a dream- it was a winter paradise whose horizons kept on stretching as far as their eyes could see. There were mountain ranges surrounding both of them, all covered with thick sheets of snow. They spent some time there, taking photos and sipping on some steaming hot coffee.

South and West Sikkim:

Ravangla was amazing. They loved the Buddha Park and its calm ambience so much that they visited the place twice, once in the evening and once in the morning. The 130 ft statues of Shakyamuni Buddha offered a majestic sight, reflecting the culture of the region. 

Then they moved on to Pelling.

The Khecheopalri Lake was too good to be real- a serene waterbody nestled in the laps of the lofty green mountains, with prayer flags fluttering in the wind. They were swayed by the sight. Sitting at one of the tea stalls overlooking the lake, they talked about their imaginations of building a house just beside the lake, living a simple life, having their own farms, and growing old together in the embrace of these mountains.

The next stop was Pemayangtse Monastery, the oldest and one of the most premier monasteries in Sikkim. Going over the place they learnt about the Buddhist culture, witnessed beautiful thangkas that covered stretches of walls, bought a prayer wheel for themselves and were delighted to spend some time talking to the child monks who were training there.

Their visit to the Kanchenjunga falls, Darap valley and the Rabdentse Ruins enhanced their trip with adequate doses of history and some soulful vistas. But their trip to Yuksum was beyond anything. 

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They drove along the Rathong Chu River, crossing high bridges and mountain passes, and finally reached the place. The quaint place was exactly like what they imagined a mountain village to be like. They had their lunch there, treating themselves with Churpee and mutton saag with white rice and daal. Everything tasted extra special, with the hot food comforting the shivering bones in the chilling winter.

Gangtok and Darjeeling

Tashi View Point, Lhasa Waterfall, museums and monasteries, and finally, the Bakthang Waterfall as well as the Flower show wrapped up their tour of Gangtok. Then , bidding goodbye to Sikkim, they drove down to Darjeeling- a much awaited part of their trip.

Keventers breakfast and Gleneries lunch there was a must, so after strolling the Mall road and shops around it, they retired for the day. But the next day was a big day- they were to visit Tiger Hill to catch a sunrise. 

Describing the experience, “Waking up at 3, boarding the car at 4, reaching the place at 5, and finally watching the Kanchenjunga-world’s third highest peak get washed with red, orange, and tints of yellow- it was all worth it”, told Amey.

Then they went to the Ghoom Monastery, the Batasia Loop, the Darjeeling Zoo, and the Peace Pagoda (the only Japanese pagoda in Darjeeling). Their trip ended with a final visit to the famous tea gardens of Darjeeling where they climbed down the steps to go deep into the valley, click pictures, taste different brews of tea, and bring back even more varieties!

It is strange how certain trips offer respite from the mundane life, bringing out the best of yourself, a side that you perhaps never imagined to reside inside of you…they turn your world around for a few days, and you return home being a changed person, a better person.

This was the case with them, their love for each other increased, their understanding of each other increased.

Indeed, the Gods wanted them to visit Sikkim.

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