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Singshore Bridge and a Newari Meal

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Singshore Bridge and a Newari Meal

Posted by Vikas Acharya on November 17, 2016

So beautiful pics, image credit: thatmishmash

Singshore Bridge and a Newari Mealthatmishmash

A quaint suspension bridge in Sikkim ,  some distance away from Pelling , is breathtaking.Connecting two gorges in West Sikkim , this is the second highest suspension bridge in the Asian continent. Surrounded by waterfalls , prayer flags swaying and splendid views of verdant valleys, this is a lovely place to visit .

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dsc_0809 The bridge from a distance

dsc_0802 Like a swing in mid air

dsc_0785 Prayer flags adorn the sides of the bridge

dsc_0779 From the side

On the other side of the bridge is a little eatery that serves Newari food .Newar are the indigenous people from Kathmandu in Nepal. Many have crossed over to India and settled in Sikkim. I opted for the thali ( a full meal) and it was so different from anything I have ever had.

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The meal is called ja which means rice accompanied with vegetables , a curry and some chicken ( mine was a…

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