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Why October in North Sikkim is worth the wait

The monsoon has washed everything clean. The roads are clear. Gurudongmar is accessible. And the October light at 5,000 metres is unlike anything else in India.

Ajay SharmaBy Ajay Sharma·14 Oct 2024·12 min read

The monsoon has washed everything clean. The roads are clear. Gurudongmar is accessible. And the October light at 5,000 metres is unlike anything else in India.

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