A Four Days Dooars Tour Package Becomes a Memorable Journey Forever

It passed an aeon; I did not taste the flavour of nature. The restless mind has become impulsive to have a sip of a vast forest. I was within myself but roamed over the jungle in my dreams. Suddenly, one of my friends came like a saviour with two railways tickets of Dooars. I said- Ah, this is the time to drink the life to the lees. Here we come Dooars.

The magic began from the train...

The 10 hours train journey passed like 10 minutes as I was over excited to quench my thirst, the thirst of nature. My friend took a deep sleep leaving me awake waiting for the very first sight of our destination. At last the NJP railway station had came and we stepped down the train.

As it was a sudden tour without proper planning I had no idea how to conduct the entire planning. A single phone call to a tour planner saved us and gave a wonderful Dooars tour package.

The never ending road story...

A maruti came within 30 minutes of the phone call and we were ready for the journey. It seemed to be a never ending journey to me as every moment that I spent with the beauty of nature turned into infinity. Garumara was our first destination.

The spellbound effect of the forest...

How could we skip the jungle safari? When jungle beckons can anyone resist? And we, the smallest creature of the vast nature, just continued wondering by its charm. I wondered how the tallest trees touched the sky to welcome the sun from the thick canopy of fog every morning. Though the brightest sun was there already and these fortunate two friends had a site of a one horned rhino that morning.

“Where is my camera”- cried my friend and the rhino had already been captured on my camera. I silently thanked the mother rhino (our tour guide said so) for adding a lifelong memory. After a tiresome day, though it was the most refreshing exercise for the mind, the calm elephants, the only vehicle of this safari dropped us to a lavishing forest resort. And I went to the bed waiting for the next day.

The alluring call of the mountain...

I never knew, foggy morning had an influential effect on the forest to turn it into a dreamy world. I felt the world had been wrapped in a thin white canopy. And the dream was over soon and our guide cum driver came with his most energetic maruti to take us to the Rocky Island- Samsing and Sutalekhola. As the maruti started climbing, we got mesmerised by the hills, fountain and the hilly forests that passed. Sometimes river Sankosh wished to be our companion and then just suddenly disappeared. For a long time, Tista was there with us.

Suddenly my over excited friends sought my attention to the Himalayan ranges. Mountains always make me cry. This time I failed to take a snap as I sublimed myself to the mountain. 

Mountain men and their life...

The third day was kept for visiting Bindu, the last village of West Bengal. Nature had poured its beauty to this village. I felt that was the best place of living without worries and humdrum of the city life. I found the utopia in reality at last.

Back to the city...

As the fourth day came, I started crying within as this was the day to leave forest and go back to the city life. The tour planner arranged a sumptuous lunch as gratitude in a good restaurant and dropped us to NJP Station.  I said “Goodbye” loudly and “I will be back” in a low voice.

Few Unknown Facts about North Sikkim That Will Leave You in Awe

“I believe, we leave tiny pieces of ourselves in every place we’ve loved”

Hidden Paradise of Earth

Sikkim is remembered as one of those places where you will be bound to leave a part of yourself. Hence, it is rightly been hailed as the Hidden Paradise of Earth! No wonder, people do not get satisfied visiting it once. It serves as a token of remembrance.

When you cannot get over it once, then how can you even think of knowing all the things that Sikkim is there to offer, will be known to you?

In this write up, you will hear about few parts of Sikkim, which you have envisioned but have not thought about its significance. Let’s take you down the memory lane! You can either cherish them all the more or their remembrance will compel you to book another North Sikkim tour package.

Are You Ready To Know The Things That No One Has Told You About Sikkim?

The History of Changu Lake: 

This photo of Tsomgo Lake is courtesy of TripAdvisor

Anyone who has visited or ought to will definitely know about the Changu Lake or the Tsangmo Lake. This is taken! But, did you know that the place has a history to it? It is said that the lake was previously a shed where lived a herd of yaks. And, surrounding it was a closely knitted village. One night the oldest lady of the village had a dream that soon the entire village will get drowned. She failed to convince the villagers, and hence left the village with her yaks. Soon her dream came true and there were gallons of water which swiped away every existence of life from the place. Therefore, the natives visit the place to pray for the dead.

A dip in a Hot Spring: 

A dip in a Hot Spring  | Image Source:  Blogspot

Did you know that there is a Hot Spring right when you travel to the Zero Point? Yes, you heard that right! Many are unaware of the fact that there is a hot spring near the Chumtang Valley which is free and available for a plunge by any and everyone. So, if you are wondering about a dip in the Hot Spring before you head towards the freezing point, then you are thinking right!

The colours of the Mountain: 

You must have noticed the colourful flags that fly in the otherwise greens or browns of the mountain. Did you know that each colour had significance? Yes, they are the prayer flags that the natives made according to their wish. Each colour has a message to carry.

• The White flag which has the sign of Om purifies pride and ego.
• The Green flag (Ma) denotes the purification from jealousy and lust for being entertained.
• The Yellow colour has the letter Ne, denotes the purification from desire or passion.
• The Blue or Pad flag frees one from prejudices and ignorance.
• The Red flag which has Me written is a sign of purification from geed and possessiveness.
• The Black coloured flag that has Hum written on it, denotes the purification of aggression and hatred. 

Isn’t that interesting? Now, the next time you visit, you will be able to denote the significance that each coloured flag holds.

The Transportation: 1/16, 11:00 AM] Prapti Khan (prapti@lnsel.net):

The interesting fact about the transportation in this area is that one doesn’t have the access to train or bus, but people didn’t know that there are taxi services that are readily available. Even if you are on a shoe string budget for this trip, you can readily hire a taxi that will take you to the important destinations with a fare that is quite moderate. Did you know that they didn’t need a pre-booking?

The Shopping Spree: 

Anyone who would visit Gangtok, will definitely think about shopping. With the fancy dresses and winter garments laid out, very few can control their temptation of not buying them for themselves. Many travelers are aware about the Lal Market and MG market, but very few are aware about the market on the way to Tsangmo Lake. The above mentioned two markets have limited varieties and that too in reasonable price. But, the market on the way to Tsangmo has a larger variety of winter garments that too in affordable price range.

Therefore, it is definite that you are already thrilled about exploring these unknown facts about Sikkim. So, book a North Sikkim tour package today and let the unknown be known to you.