Setting off for Lachung, a town and hill station in northeast Sikkim, located near the border with Tibet and home to Norma's ancestors. Lachung is at an elevation of about 9,600 feet and at the confluence of the Lachen and Lachung Rivers, both tributaries of the River Teesta. The town is approximately 78 miles from the capital Gangtok, but it takes around 5 hours to drive there as the roads are in poor condition due to frequent landslides.
Lunch stop at Mangan where Norma is given the calculator to work out how much we owe.
It's a little cloudy, but the scenery along the way is so beautiful.
A stop to view the massive Hydro electric project that is underway.
We stay at Norma's uncle Palja's place.
View of Lachung from the rooftop.
Next day we set off to drive to Zero Point, the last outpost where the road ends.
Beyond this is the border between India and China.
Only Yaks and their Normadic Shepherds venture any further.
Majestic mountains
and landscape defying description.
Altitude 15,300 ft.
Wow!
Wow!
Wow!
No words!
On the way down we stop at a new lake formed by a huge landslide diverting the river.
Next day we wake up to beautiful sunshine and beautiful views from our room.
and stop off at a wedding on the way back.
Farewell party for Sean & Norma, who leave for Goa tomorrow.
We are staying with the family a little longer.
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