Tag: India

Nepal 45, India, Darjeeling Tea and Ghoom Monastery.

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I visited a Tea Plantation. Unfortunately because it's winter the tea factory was closed. I was allowed to wander around the tea gardens which was rather lovely. Darjeeling tea is very specific to this region and has a particular taste that make it a speciality tea. 'Lightly' pruned tea shrubs! Looks pretty severe to me! … Continue reading Nepal 45, India, Darjeeling Tea and Ghoom Monastery.

Nepal 43, Pelling, Sikkim, India

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I said goodbye to the staff in the Hotel at Gantok. They really had been so lovely especially when they realised I was struggling with my stomach. They gave me a heater in my room (which is not standard) and didn't charge me for it. In the restaurant the chef came out to see what … Continue reading Nepal 43, Pelling, Sikkim, India

Nepal 42, More Gantock India

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I had a day to myself in Gantock and I went to check out a few of the museums. I visited the The Institute of Tibetology, Handicraft Museum,  the High Court of Sikkim Museum. All were interesting, all were small and like private museums you used to see in the UK and cost little or … Continue reading Nepal 42, More Gantock India

Nepal 41, India Sikkim’s Monasteries

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Still feeling a bit out of sorts, I have my first day of touring with Kansar. Foreigners have to have a permit to visiting Sikkim, I'm not sure why but, it seems to be a formality and mine was organised by the tour company. I have to present this with my passport at the first … Continue reading Nepal 41, India Sikkim’s Monasteries