Sikkim.. through my lens part 3

Sikkim was a complete package. Made new friends, tried the local cuisine, listened to some amazing Nepalese song, shopped to hearts content, clicked some good pics and came back with a lot of memories.  

The pictorial journey continues.. 

Washroom anyone??

Wooden houses were a common sight. 

Grocery shop selling liquor! Well, its legal here. Liquor helps to beat the cold you see :D

A view outside a house!! OMG!! 

Another personal favorite 

For once it was not the Nair chai shop, this one was run by the Army and they make great chai :)  

Mama.. I don like this lady clicking my picture.. I dont want to go to school! 

3 naughty boys who were trying to sell guavas to us. The little one looks like Denice!

Im not done yet, one more to go :) 

Sikkim.. through my lens part 1

As the saying goes all things beautiful come in small packages, so does Sikkim. The land of plenty, lush green tea gardens, rough terrains, crystal clear blue sky and water, snow peaked mountains and the list goes on. Here is a pictorial tour of the beauty. 

Crystal clear water would be an understatement. Gurudongmar lake is one of the highest lakes in the world situated at an altitude of 17000ft.

In full bloom 

The flags are for the departed soul 

Caught snapping this fella at Lachung

Snow filled mountains and rough terrains

Lachen a small hamlet enroute to Gurudongmar lake 

Love his smile. He was so happy to pose for me and was excited to see how he looked in the photograph. This one is close to my heart.  

This picture needs no explanation 

Small stream flowing through

The mountain looks like sleeping Buddha. Can you figure it?

Part 2 to be updated soon. 

Kuttikkanam... Gods own country

Hidden amongst lush green tea plantations and pine forest in Idukki district is a small unexplored village, Kuttikkanam. For a perfect weekend getaway this is the ultimate place. Highly recommended. 

After more than 10 shots could manage to get this one, spidey missing though :( 

This is how it is to drive in the clouds

Clouds passing through the forest 

The beautiful garden right when you step out from the room. 

The rooms overlooking the garden