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District in Sikkim, India
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West Sikkim is a region of Sikkim. The highlight of West Sikkim is the amazing Himalayan treks in the foothills of Mt Kangchenjunga (also spelt Kangchendzonga). The rolling mountains also offer some "low altitude" treks.
As for all destinations in Sikkim, the major mode of transport is "jeep", which refers to the ubiquitous 4x4 vehicles that plow around the hairpin bends.
Read in the guideJeeps can be hailed along main roads throughout the region, but if all 10 seats are full (which is common), you may have to ride on the back.
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