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Jun 17th, 2008, 02:03
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Sikkim in july
Hello,
I plan to do tracking in Sikkim for about one-two weeka from 8-th something July. I know that it is raining season but I’ve heard that when you are up in mountains its not very bad actually. Can you give me any advice where to track better, which part of Sikkim this time, and any recommendation where to find the organization that will take care of tracking tour so I can join some groups or so? Thank you. |
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Jun 17th, 2008, 12:12
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Before you plan too much, please first check the status of the ongoing general strikes in the Darjeeling region which has also affected movement in and out of Sikkim. Hopefully it will be peaceful by July.
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Jun 17th, 2008, 12:23
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When you are up in the mountains of Sikkim rain does matter so July isn't a good time. Becareful of leeches.
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Jun 17th, 2008, 19:08
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Hello,
well I have to think about trekking in the other region thank you |
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Jun 17th, 2008, 19:53
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try meghalaya...shillong.
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Jun 17th, 2008, 20:14
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do you think there is big difference between Meghalaya and Sikkim? they located at the same area more or less..
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Jun 17th, 2008, 21:12
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well, ethnically neither people are "indian". both are of mongoloid stock. you will find more english speakers in either place compared to "mainland" india.
sikkim is more hilly and has more altitude and better sights (mountain lakes and all) to my mind. but still shillong isnt bad at all. i dont know what meghalaya has to offer in terms of trekking. politically - yes they are different and the present problems in north bengal (darjeeling) should have no bearing in meghalaya. |
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Jun 18th, 2008, 02:02
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what about Leh in July? Is that much better according to weather?
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Jun 18th, 2008, 02:57
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july is a good time to visit leh. how do you propose to go there ?? however if you want to see the whole of ladakh it would take about 2 weeks. ladakh is also a tad costlier than other indian places.
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Jun 18th, 2008, 12:07
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thank you!
Yes I've read that probably good to take road trip from dehli to ladakh.. Im not sure about the comfortable way train + bus may be..I don't know yet |
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