Just like the famous Machu Picchu peak in South America, I thought! Though it was 5 am, it was already bright outside. From the balcony of my room, I was staring at three giant peaks! In comparison, the village below seemed tiny! After a moment, I could also hear the sound of a water fall from a far distance. I could spot a stream on the mountain. But wait, not one but many such streams. As I turned to my left, I saw a sparkling spectacle! Peaks of snow capped mountains glowing like gold in the sunlight! Wow, I felt like I was being welcomed to Lachung in North Sikkim.
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| Three Giant Peaks, Lachung, North Sikkim (Can you spot the deer in the clouds?) |
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| Streams in the Peaks, Lachung, North Sikkim |
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| Moonlit Morning, Snow capped mountains, Lachung, North Sikkim |
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| Golden Peaks, Lachung, North Sikkim |
As I was contemplating, I remembered what my guide said, "It was just the beginning!". But what could be a greater sight than this? Well, after an hour, we were on our way to find out. We felt blessed as we crossed a bridge decorated with Tibetan prayer flags of blue, white, red, green and yellow.
