Perched at an altitude of 3670ft in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas is the smallest settlement of the eastern district of Sikkim, Pakyong. After the construction of Greenfield Airport on the approval of Central government of Sikkim, Pakyong has gained its importance amongst the travelers visiting Sikkim. The name Pakyong is derived from the Lepcha word where the word “pa yong” means “bamboo of the bow”. Earlier it was a common practice of the Lepcha people to name a place after the essential items found at the place.
Lying in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas, Pakyong a quintessential hamlet of eastern district in Sikkim is endowed with surreal natural beauty. Dotted with the lush forest of pine and conifer trees and housing Green field airport, Pakyong has ensnared the heart of visitors who longs to be close to nature. Inflate your lungs with the wooded fragrance while enjoying the simple yet enthralling beauty of Pakyong while catching the glimpse of lifestyle of sikkimese farmers.
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Tsomgo Lake, also known as Tsongmo Lake or Changu Lake, is a glacial lake in the East Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim, some 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the capital Gangtok. Located at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft), the lake remains frozen during the winter season. The lake surface reflects different colours with change of seasons and is held in great reverence by the local Sikkimese people. Buddhist monks prognosticated after studying the changing colours of the lake.After the winter season ends in middle of May, the periphery of lake has scenic blooms of flower species of rhododendrons (the state tree of Sikkim), primulas, blue and yellow poppies, irises and so forth. Also seen in the precincts of the lake are several species of birds including Brahminy ducks. Wildlife seen includes the red panda.
Tourist attractions at the lake site include joy rides on decorated yaks and mules where kiosks offer variety of food and drinks. There is also a small Shiva temple on the bank of the lake. As the lake is located in a restricted area it is essential for all Indians visiting the area to obtain permits. In case of foreign nationals special permit is essential.
This is one of the few and awesome high altitude lakes in India. The lake becomes doubly attractive with the reflections of the surrounding hills on the water. From Gangtok which is at 5410 ft, the altitude rises to about 10,000 ft in just 15kms. You can imagine how steep the gradient would be on this stretch of the road.
Located on the road between Jelepla and Nathula Pass, Baba Mandir is visited by hundreds of people every day. It is believed that the temple has wish fulfilling powers. The legend of Baba goes 35 years back when Sepoy Harbhajan Singh of the 23rd Punjab Regiment went missing. It is said that at the time he was leading a pack of mules from his battalion at Tukla to Deng Dhukla, both remote areas located in East Sikkim.