Sikkim is a small Indian state that sticks up like a thumb from the Indian plains into the Himalayas. It is bordered by Nepal to the west, Tibet to the north and Bhutan to the east. In 2010, I traveled to Sikkim with my two daughters, Cary and Martha, and trekked in a region near the world’s third highest mountain, Kangchenjunga. It was as spectacular as it was challenging! Sikkim is home to glaciers, alpine meadows, and exquisitely beautiful ancient Buddhist monasteries.
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Terracing abounds in Sikkim
The trek begins, after extensive permitting, from Yuksam
Just another “fun” bridge on first day of trek…3,000 ft. of gain.
A luxurious lunch along the way….
Our amazing cook
Farms at 12,000 ft.
Small temple above our first campsite
No thank you!
Cary, Martha, and Meg at sunrise. The Kangchenjunga Range in the distance.
Evening mist covering the Kangchenjunga range
Look! there they are, finally….
The Kangchenjungas in all their splendor
The Kangchenjungas in all their splendor
The three Musteteers at holy Lake Samiti, 13,000 ft.
Ice on the river
It’s cooooold!
Cary negotiating a dicy trail
Hey, wait for me!
Entrance of Dubdi Monastery
We camped on a cliff near the monastery
Dining on the edge….
Preparing for the Dalai Lama’s visit
Walkway at the temple
Amazing detail on each monastery
Colorful windows
Temple interior
Stupas and a mani wall
Two sisters enjoying dusk
Now The Day Is Over…
