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PELLING SINGSHORE BRIDGE, WEST SIKKIM | ROUNDS TUBE

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In this 45th Video, ROUNDS TUBE describes about the PELLING SINGSHORE BRIDGE, WEST SIKKIM. Singshore Bridge is located around 26 km away from Pelling. It was inaugurated by Sri N.B.Bhandari, the then CM, Sikkim on 20.01.1992. The bridge has a height of over 100 m and 198 m in length, is the highest bridge in Sikkim and the second highest bridge in Asia One of the most iconic landmarks in Sikkim, Singshore Bridge is the second highest suspension bridge in Asia and the highest in the state. Crossing this bridge spanning over Singshore River is one of the most exciting things to do in Sikkim. From this bridge, you can catch breathtaking sights of the river and the verdant valley. After crossing the bridge, you can also indulge in trekking in the dense forests that follows. T The landscape looks all the more scenic when the surrounding hills get veiled with clouds and mist. It is truly a man made marvel that offers the spectacular baseview of immense greenery that makes it difficult to dis

Pelling Skywalk & Chenrezig Statue, Sikkim

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In this 43rd video, ROUNDS TUBE describes about the Pelling Skywalk & Chenrezig Statue, Sikkim. Pelling is a small hill town in the district of West Sikkim, India. Pelling is nestled at an altitude of 7,200 feet. The town is located at a distance of 115km from Gangtok. Kanchenjanga may be viewed at close quarters from Pelling. The founder of Pelling was a man called Freddie (Pelling) who arrived there during the time of the empire. He organised protection for the townspeople who lived under threat from raiders coming from the north who stole minerals from the mines there. As a token of their thanks they even renamed the village after him. Chenrezig statue at Pelling is the fourth tallest statue situated in Sikkim. It has a tallness of 137-ft arranged at Pelling, West Sikkim. "Chenrezig" is a sign of all the Buddha's sympathy. His name signifies "One Who Looks with an Unwavering Eye". Its India first glass sky walk. From the skywalk, one will have the capa

TRIP TO RAVANGLA BUDDHA PARK, SIKKIM | ROUNDS TUBE

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ROUNDS TUBE in this 40th Video describes the BUDDHA PARK in RAVANGLA, SIKKIM, INDIA. The Buddha Park in Ravangla of South Sikkim District, Sikkim State in India was constrcuted during the year 2006-2013 with a Buddha statue of 130 ft in its centre. The park is within the religious complex of Rabong Monastery, a centuries old pilgrimage place. Ralang Monastery is very near t to this Park. Being a Sikkim Government project, this park was built by the state government of Sikkim and its people within the complex of Cho Djo lake surrounded by forest. The statue was consecrated on 25th March 2013 by the 14th Dalai Lama on the occasion of 2550th birth anniversary of Buddha. The Buddha alias Siddhartha Gautama was a philosopher, meditator and a spiritual teacher. He was the founder of the Buddhism religion. The Ravangla city is well connected by Road, Rail and Air. It is located 126 km from Bagdogra Airport, 122Km from Jalpaiguri Railway station and 85 km from the capital of Sikkim, Gan