[Continued from Visit to Gangtok (Part - 4)] We started in good spirit towards Yumthang Valley from Lachung. But luck was not in our favour. After travelling for a while we found that the road in front of us was blocked by debris which resulted from the previous day's evening shower. The sad news had crushed our spirits. We tried to inquire from the army officials present there to know whether the road would open soon. But they replied that it would open at about 3 pm. As a last hope we urged our co passengers to stay for another day so that we could see the Yumthang Valley and then return to Gangtok. But they refused since they had a booking at a hotel in Darjeeling. With all hopes lost we climbed onto the back seat of the car and came back to our hotel. After that we went out to stroll in the roads of Lachung. We went near the Lachung river. The scenery was amazing. On one side was the gushing river with its white water flowing through the rocks and on the other side green hills with a clear blue sky in background. It was wonderful. But it was time to return to Gangtok. Disheartened, we started our return journey. Good Bye Lachung!
I tried to fell asleep in the car in order to compensate for the less sleep last night. But the road would not let me do so. Our car was jerking and bumping as we moved on towards Gangtok. So I had to stay awake. Suddenly I caught a glimpse of a white thing protruding out of the clouds. For a moment I could not understand what it was but the next moment I was sure that it was nothing else than the majestic Mt Kanchenjunga. We stopped and got out of the car. Although the mountain was not fully visible but it was still not difficult to understand what it was. After clicking some photos we again started our journey towards Gangtok. At last we reached Gangtok. Our car dropped us at the N. Sikkim Taxi Stand. From there we took a taxi to reach Hotel Woodland. We were shown our room. That night we had our dinner at the Woodland Restaurant.
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I tried to fell asleep in the car in order to compensate for the less sleep last night. But the road would not let me do so. Our car was jerking and bumping as we moved on towards Gangtok. So I had to stay awake. Suddenly I caught a glimpse of a white thing protruding out of the clouds. For a moment I could not understand what it was but the next moment I was sure that it was nothing else than the majestic Mt Kanchenjunga. We stopped and got out of the car. Although the mountain was not fully visible but it was still not difficult to understand what it was. After clicking some photos we again started our journey towards Gangtok. At last we reached Gangtok. Our car dropped us at the N. Sikkim Taxi Stand. From there we took a taxi to reach Hotel Woodland. We were shown our room. That night we had our dinner at the Woodland Restaurant.
