Traversing the Silk Route through North Bengal and Sikkim

The northern part of West Bengal is vastly different from the mainland region and paints a picture that is dotted with miles and miles of tea gardens, the ubiquitous fog and mist enveloping the surroundings, the simplicity of the numerous homestays that have mushroomed in the recent past, and last but not the least serve as the door to the incredible migration of elephants, one horned rhinos and Himalayan black bears. These sojourns create a swirl of memories as a result of painstaking work ethics of the people of this region who never shy away from a welcoming smile and an affectionate talk amidst all the hullabaloo of the outside world. The gentle waft of the breeze on the face in these evergreen mountains loosens the maze of creases on the forehead as the nature creates its own spa to move one out of the regular stresses of life. Traversing the Silk Route opens up amazing vistas on the way and provides a window of opportunity to feel the splendor of the places existing in perfect harmony with the elements of nature.