Three days had elapsed since we began our journey to east. We probably had no clue of what Gangtok had in the offing. We cleared the security check point to enter Sikkim. Foreign nationals have to report to all such check-post. Military was all over the place. Roads were well made, traffic was highly disciplined, people would use foot-over to cross road and pavement to walk. Everything looked in place as we slowly got closer to the town. Gangtok is about 5,800 feet above sea level. Gangtok has a regular helicopter service not just to get there but to sight see the majestic peaks and the valleys. I was thrilled but we had different plans. We went around the place the same evening in a taxi driven by 20 year old guy - bheem. He was very humble and was helping us by carrying the tripod everywhere we went. At Ganesh Tok, Gangtok. We headed for Changu Lake the next day. Changu lake is a 40km uphill from gangtok at about 12,400ft. It took us about 90 minutes to get there. Every curve, every view on our way up there was truly exotic. We were spellbound when we reached Changu lake. It should have been around -3 , -5 Deg. C. The lake was frozen! Changu Lake - Heaven! We then hired some jackets & snow boots and got on a yak. Chotu (Yak's name - He is just 4 years old.) The yak took us to the other side of the lake. I had put Karthik in a FIX! After almost an hour of wandering in snow we headed back to eat a bit. The road side shop had veg. momos and Chowmien. The most delicious Chowmien I have ever had! We had to head back - we wanted to spend more time and actually head towards the Natula pass to see the China border - we just didn't have enough time. We left gangtok and headed back to Silliguri. I was very satisfied and enthralled. Gangtok - I'll be right back! Click here for more pictures.