THIS IS AN INDIA YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE! | Sikkim, India (Part 1)

India’s Best Kept Secret? 🏔️ Our Journey to SIKKIM!
Think you’ve seen India? Think again. While most travelers flock to the heat of Delhi or the beaches of Mumbai, we headed deep into the Himalayas to find a place that feels like a different world: Sikkim.

Once an independent Buddhist kingdom, this hidden gem is a land of clouds, ancient traditions, and massive peaks. In this video, we navigate winding mountain roads, explore cliffside monasteries, and push through the physical demands of high-altitude travel to reach the "Hidden Heart" of the Himalayas.

Sikkim isn't always easy to get to, but as you'll see, the reward is more than worth it. Is this the most beautiful state in India? Let’s find out!

What we cover in this video:

🏔️ Entering the "Hidden Heart" of the Himalayas.
⛩️ A short background of this former Buddhist Kingdom.
🧗 Navigating the winding roads and high-altitude terrain.
🥘 Discovering the local flavors and culture of the region.
✨ Follow the adventure: @ariegurdzhi and @leighannevashni on Instagram!

Locations Featured:

📍Avianna Gangtok Prime Hotel & Spa
📍West Point Mall
📍MG Marg Street
📍Taste of Tibet
📍Threestone Travel & Bike Rentals
📍Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
📍Seven Sisters Waterfall

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:24 Plan
02:40 Acclimate
06:04 Find a ride
14:50 Drive (Gangtok to Mangan)
30:45 Up Next!
31:29 BONUS: Arie's sidequest

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