Incredible SIKKIM ROADTRIP + HITCHHIKING IN INDIA | DARJEELING TO PELLING

This video is about SCENIC SIKKIM ROADTRIP from DARJEELING TO PELLING and hitchhiking in India as a FEMALE SOLO TRAVEL. This Sikkim road trip vlog I hitchhike part of the way into Sikkim and I drive through the most beautiful and Scenic Sikkim road. My journey from Darjeeling to Pelling was an entire day.
Getting to Sikkim might have been easier from Gangtok (already in Sikkim) but from Darjeeling, getting to Pelling required a permit and then a checkpoint border transfer. Pelling had better be worth it!
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Words words: solo travel, food and travel, grrrl traveler india, darjeeling to pelling, going to pelling

[@grrrltraveler]

My journey from #Darjeeling to #Pelling (West Sikkim) was an epic day. It's not the duration, but the amount of transportation I used to get to a more remote part of India. It was my longest travel day in India …and ever. As a female traveler, I used to be reluctant to travel anywhere that felt remote or required more than one transfer. This was definite progress for me. P.S. Is #SIKKIM safe? I'm working on an info post on my blog (www.grrrltraveler.com) for this and Darjeeling. The most important thing you need know is many locals have told me traveling in #Sikkim as a single woman is SAFE. It's the first time I've ever been given confident reassurance about an entire region in India. The locals didn't even give me tips about how to be safe.. just - no need to worry, it's safe, it's safe. Sikkimese people.. safe. That says a lot. pps. Pelling was actually a recommendation to me by the Tibetan owner of the Darjeeling hotel I was staying in. After arriving he called me to check in on me to see I'd safely arrived. That says even more.

[@Nibes000]

thanks for sharing your amazing voyages with us.

[@grrrltraveler]

+Nibes000 you're welcome!!!

[@pritsingh9766]

Dear Sister, Sikkim is 1 of the safest state in India with very low crime rates still i advice u to b cautious as u r in another country and u can't understand our language .Ples try to find a good hotel there and if u face any difficulty dial 100 to call police nearby. May god bless u .

[@AngelaVlogs]

I admire you how you are traveling through India!

[@rastafication34]

GRRRLTRAVELER | Christine Kaaloa For ur kind info:There’s a direct shared taxi from Darjeeling to Jorethang. It’s like 1 hour from Darjeeling. From Jorethang, you’ll get a lot more shared taxi.

[@aTwistedSista]

I'm sitting here with my jaw still wide open watching you traveling all freaking day, even hopping a school bus, to get to a town where you hadn't even reserved accommodations! I'm also thinking Pelling better be worth it!!!!! Thank you so much for doing these videos. I love watching you navigate roads off the beaten path like this.

[@grrrltraveler]

+CherieMonique haha.The secret of winging it traveling it are its people. There were tight moments. The route was a bit outside my comfort zone; I wasn't sure I was going to go until I went. This was one of the highlights of my trip.

[@AzizBamyani]

You are so strong and inspirational for me. I love the way you adopt and accept new environments and having fun. Keep up the good Job Christine Waiting for your next amazing video

[@grrrltraveler]

Your comment made my day +Aziz Bamyani

[@timgately]

Christine this is one cool video, this kind journey is exactly what I am looking forward to in my upcoming RTWT, thanks for posting.

[@grrrltraveler]

+Tim Gat Please check travel alerts first if you plan to go through Darjeeling. Any other place around it or in Sikkim should be fine though. =) The mountain regions are beautiful

[@robbie025]

What a gift to watch this on a lazy sunday!!

[@grrrltraveler]

Thanks for making me part of your Sunday.

[@Rebeccalouisefitness]

Great vlogs! Keep it up!

[@made2meander]

The beginning 😂😂😂 that wink was hilarious 😉😂😂😂

[@grrrltraveler]

+Pursuit of Nappyness 😉❤️😉

[@sirlancelot148]

I'm the type of person that has to have all of my accommodations and everything preplanned when I travel but I feel like that's not possible on a trip like this one! So many unexpected things can happen. But you still manage to make me wanna do a similar trip!

[@86Rascal]

I really enjoy the way you edit. You even make all the waiting seem exciting and somewhat suspenseful. Beautiful video!

[@grrrltraveler]

+86Rascal thanks. I'm continually trying to improve! ✊🏼

[@reneeparten2989]

I"m always amazed at your travels....by yourself. You take such GORGEOUS shots. I just love watching.

[@vikara11]

North east Indian roads are tough and harsh sometimes but totally worth the beauty. They demand patience and physical endurance and you are vlogging too. Just great to see your spirit and love for travelling. Binge watching your India travel series and they are great. Thanks for sharing them. You earned a new subscriber :)

[@grrrltraveler]

+Vishesh Welcome to me!!! Tough roads add to a great story but unfortunately bad film quality and lumpy bum. Mountain scenery,...just wow wow wow and I love that the drivers blare pop Indian music. This route and the locals that helped were a trip highlight for me.

[@fsanteira1]

Hi I must say how inspiring you are i watched this movie during my around world trip and in the middle of the video i thought wow how brave you are. You are in the middle of nowhere travelling inthe craziest roads and alone (just like me when watchingthis) tks!!! You actually gave me strengh to continue

[@grrrltraveler]

haha A lot had to do with the community around me and putting some trust in them. Indians help you along when you need the help. Even the border patrol guys helped look for a ride for me (whew). The people you meet help make the journey. Enjoy your RTW trip!!! Be safe. xoxo

[@jameszamudio7178]

Very nice video, I like going to some foreign city for 1st time and not knowing anyone or knowing where I will be staying that night. True Adventures! Thankyou.

[@samthepoet107]

Who would have thought you would be on a school bus in India with singing students!

[@grrrltraveler]

+Wayne Samuel Right???? That only happens in movies! ha ha

[@thumpertorque_]

Sad in a way because it reminds me of the days I was in a boarding school in Darjeeling and makes me miss India. So nostalgic but sad at the same time.

[@sudeepr6034]

Great video. oh wow I did this exact same trip a few years ago (except not with a bus full of bollywood school kids). your video brought back a lot of memories! Although it looks a lot more developed in 3 years. I remember we got off the jeep in Pelling and walking into the closest hotel because I didn't want to go any further. Which was actually pretty nice. Probably my favourite part of India.

[@grrrltraveler]

+Sudeep R that's pretty much what I did in Pelling too. Luckily some of my travel guidebook recommended hotels were nearby! The kids were priceless. I'd do it again 😁

[@lalkumar9655]

Well done brave lady, carry on.

[@sabemajeen]

Great video and I loved and relived the sights with you that are so common to much of northern India. Safe Journey. The roads require a complete surrender to the Gods.

[@grrrltraveler]

Sabeeeee! That was beautiful-- yes, "The roads require a complete surrender to the Gods". Especially cuz a lot of young boys are the taxi drivers. We were speeding around some tight corners! =O

[@ashwincashok]

Early squad!! This video makes me really want to visit North East!! Safe Journey xx

[@grrrltraveler]

+A Journey Like Never Before 👍👍👍

[@Edgesofearth]

- lol yep, definitely bingo night 😂

[@grrrltraveler]

+Edges of Earth. haha. Didn't realize Bingo was international.

[@sayedsayantan7993]

once again thanq vv much for this beautiful video and your description about those places .I liked it very much. Would yu mind to say which camera model you have used to take this video?? you are from which country please

[@dushyantchhetri7050]

I have ven following your vlogs for some time and admire the way you travel, esp on budget shared taxis like the locals would have done, with an occasional hitchhiking which even the locals would need a courage to do. Travel and keep us updated and stay safe.

[@pwoolveridge1]

Hi Christine, just love your videos and look forward to the next. Even though I don't get to travel all that much your travels inspire me to do so, a massive 👍 Paul

[@grrrltraveler]

As born travelers, we make it happen where we can, right Paul? =D xoxo

[@Maria-om1zl]

Did the exact same route with my dad on January! So much frustration after we were told we can't cross the border to Sikkim at that one point and had to go trough Melli... But that's what travel is all about, nothing really goes by the plan!

[@grrrltraveler]

Yeah, I think if you somehow got to Gangtok, you could enter West Sikkim w/o Meilli, as Gangtok is already Sikkim. Something like that. lol Must have been an adventure for your dad. ;)

[@JayDollarhide]

I LOVE this, your face sometimes had me laughing so hard! Wow, what an epic adventure...I want another one of those in my plans, soon. I am really, really, really considering going to India on my next trip in a year and a half! I just wish I didn't have to wait so long to make another trip, but that's life. Thanks for sharing this!

[@grrrltraveler]

I knew you'd be game for this type of adventure +Jay Dollarhide ! I can see you doing it, albeit collecting intimidated stares for your burly beard. haha

[@JayDollarhide]

Haha, yep, I am sure by the time I finish with that journey it will be all grown out!

[@nijokongapally4791]

good Place Tea garden, good video👍💯💖😍🙏

[@graysdir9338]

Great video as always! Loved the shared transport... kind of like a collectivo in peru!

[@joelgraham3]

HA! Epic! - the school bus!!! And 5:36 is...cute

[@grrrltraveler]

Was that worth the wait, Joel?

[@joelgraham3]

Yeah, you're great - everyone loves you. But now I have to see whether it was worth the wait for you. I am interested in the views. So far, you have been the guiding force behind a few big schedule changes for my upcoming trip. I'm also working on my Grrrl checklist - got my adapters Friday - again thanks to your video. Did you use that LifeStraw very often?

[@grrrltraveler]

+Joel Graham oh pressure! I always take life straw and steripen (I lean a bit more here cause the lifestraw is chunky) but this trip I ended up craving sodas more. For a longer trip I'd use purifiers more to last my budget. Otherwise it's a safety precaution.

[@goddess1748]

seeing your video make me miss India alot....yes....I am laughing also remember how tired I walked in the hills area (Shimla)...and I met student singing (in Nepal)..and the rough road, thats make you cant even sleep....because yes.....that's pretty scary...but the best experince....I wish to visit Darjeeling next time

[@sayedsayantan7993]

Thanq vv much christine for you very interesting tour video. it is with full information and interesting video.Wou you mind pls tosay which camera model you have used to make shoot this beautiful video?you are from which country pls?

[@nilotpalbera1010]

So you are in Sikkim! Visit North-East too. Specially Meghalaya and Manipur.

[@grrrltraveler]

One large journey undertaking per trip, please. haha. ;)

[@kusongjd4235]

Hope Pelling is treating you well.😊😊

[@vivekvivek-nn1xo]

Everytime i see your videos I feel like thanking you for being such a nice person. And you have a super beautiful smile

[@eddyjcreative100]

Can you show us the Testa...use to trave to school over that bridge Dr Grahams Homes.

[@09rocknrule]

Landslides during rains are frequent in that region so travelling can be a pain sometimes. You can use local apps like Tripadvisor, Zomato & Ola or Uber (private cabs) for food travel and stay.

[@grrrltraveler]

Ola and Uber go into West Sikkim?

[@AdityaArya93]

No. There is no Ola or Uber. Neither zomato.

[@grrrltraveler]

+Aditya Arya Thanks for that clarifcation. I didn't think so. It's pretty remote.

[@costitravel]

Amazing ch,i subb

[@lunaleahh]

Thought you were gonna mime all throughout the video after wearing the mask hahaha. I wish we can easily use your facial expressions as GIFs hahaha

[@grrrltraveler]

+Leah Luna I SHOULD'VE carried that theme throughout just to make it that much more fun!! Ha ha. BTW- saw your share of my video in that travel writers forum... you're a rockstar Leah! Ginormous xoxo 😘

[@LazyTravelDays]

The ending was great. I don't know how you manage all your connections I would be too nervous I would miss it and have no accommodation.

[@grrrltraveler]

+Lazy Travel Days i was nervous. But my safety net is-- if the town name exists in a guidebook, you're in luck. Otherwise,you're asking Indian locals for recommendations and wheeling your bags around town. Haha. Tip: get a carry on with wheels! 😉

[@rakesh10625]

While going to pelling from darjeeling you choose the wrong way instead you should have taken a shared jeep to Jorethang from Darjeeling motorstand and have asked the driver to take you via singamari (Ropeway) it would have taken you only one and a half hour to reach jorethang from Darjeeling.

[@Figy7]

The song from the second minute of this video, I used occasionally in my videos. Now the KZbin studio doesn't offer it to me, I don't know why.

[@RaushanRana3]

Love it😀😀😀

[@AdityaArya93]

Also, visit Ravangla.It is a nice little place near Pelling. My college is in Ravangla. Any help/requirement anywhere in Sikkim and Siliguri. Get in touch anytime.

[@iceberg789]

seems you traveled before the situation begun. hope you enjoyed the experience !

[@parsantgurung382]

all the gorkha we love you

[@grrrltraveler]

+Parsant Gurung I love the Gorkha back! You all made a safe journey for me as a woman

[@ErenYeagerSama]

Wtf??? Gorkhas are from Nepal.

[@parsantgurung382]

sachen nice person in the World

[@Monkey_money1]

love darjeeling, thanks

[@braderckert3485]

I enjoyed the video. I seriously think you can create your own emoji’s with all the facial expressions. If you do, make sure to make some with the mask.

[@grrrltraveler]

+Brad Erckert haha. You just made my drink go up my nose! 😷

[@JagdeepGaba]

loved it... :-)

[@jinironglepcha6151]

Waiting for you next blog. You were awesome.

[@LostUndertheSky]

Hi Christine, Planning my trip to India, I'm flying into Delhi and I have only 21 days in India total. Would you suggest Leh/Ladakh or Darjeeling/Sikkim? I've read and watch your videos on both regions. how many days would you suggest for those places? Darjeeling/Sikkim looks amazing, sort of reminds of Nepal. But I also want to fit in Varanasi, Agra/Taj Mahal, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, then finally flying out of Delhi Right now I'm thinking of 8 days Max for Leh/Ladakh or Darjeeling/Sikkim, both places I can access easily by flying the same day upon arrival in Delhi. 8 days should give me time to visit the above mentioned places. But as I watch your videos on Sikkim/Darjeeling, it just seems like a great place to go slow and take it easy. Did you do any trekking in Darjeeling/Sikkim?

[@SAJIDKHAN-zm5wk]

Love to much Good trip your 😋

[@grrrltraveler]

+Sajid khan xoxo back at you!

[@parsantgurung382]

very good

[@gato7908]

I wonder if jortheng could have been an option to crash for the night and break up the long trip before continuing on to pelling? It seems like a nice little town 😄

[@grrrltraveler]

It was a definitely an option, but I was on a time schedule.

[@parsantgurung382]

you great person

[@grrrltraveler]

Awww

[@rupalshah7398]

Awesome video

[@grrrltraveler]

+Rupal shah thank you Rupal

[@rovingromeo]

How prepare for these kind of risky travel alone...?

[@youngwikid1]

Omg.

[@amandabradley6256]

😂😂I did this with my 3 boys . Oh yes.....it’s a huge ordeal!

[@dvtakash]

Whem will get back in india again.

[@parsantgurung382]

mam what you sey do you know gorkhali

[@charlessoler9427]

CAN YOU DO THAILAND VLOG AGAIN?

[@chikkichaarsobees7906]

Why don't u meet Ivanna of travel vlog iv and collaborate

[@soubbayaalagappa6293]

🌹🌹

[@brucemarra3922]

How are you feeling now look ok?

[@ajinkyasssyadav]

That was one hell of a ride!

[@grrrltraveler]

Yaaaaass! =D

[@suragshastry7192]

Coming off as pretty ignorant but maybe shared taxi seems to be a thing in the east. And you do seem pretty safe and cool with that I assume considering you were the only woman there among 7-8 men. I hope this doesn't encourage you to use shared cabs elsewhere though, especially in the North.

[@grrrltraveler]

+Surag B S I researched in advance. In Darjeeling/Sikkim is very mountainous ; you won't find buses as the roads are too steep and narrow. Shared jeeps are the only option Ive seen locals take. The "bus station" is a jeep station. It's the only area in India I've known to use this method. So the cultural lifestyle is different. Sikkim/Sikkimese I"ve been told is safe for women to travel... I asked that question in many different ways, as I was reluctant to undertake that journey alone. I'm also familiar with Buddhist leanings and communities so that helps. This was an exception. In the north elsewhere, I've used other transportations.

[@animesan9177]

Surag B S Abe chutiye, ye Northeast he , North nahin

[@animesan9177]

GRRRLTRAVELER | Christine Kaaloa Northeast is very very safe. You do not need to worry about your safety. I challenge anyone to find me a news article where tourist/women were harrassed in any of the 8 north eastern states for the last 100 years

[@parsantgurung382]

dont worry mem

[@brucemarra3922]

Whats the Black Mask for???

[@grrrltraveler]

I was sick.

[@charlessoler9427]

first

[@brucemarra3922]

Why here?

[@chuzan8]

you should have taken a share taxi to Jorthang from Darjeeling rather then going to Melli, That would save lot of your time. But ya I loved your video.

[@grrrltraveler]

+Suyan Pradhan Meilli is required of foreigners

[@asifalimondal4172]

Hi sweet sis

[@charlessoler9427]

1st

[@srikantpandey4597]

u came to India and if u can't do crazi things or experiance as such ,which u can't ever think of in your country ok ,then u r in india . who care i have mean to do and i can . u r in india. i cant understand but i hate it or love it i am in india. y there is goverment rule different every were in india because every indian is different from indian. i am in india. they r intalegant no no they r the worst ,ok u r in india . if it is not to much not to more not to great not to worst then u r where u r from where u r not in indian.

[@sandeepchandel6650]

are u in india again? i watched your review about india ..move on ...what are u doing here??

[@grrrltraveler]

+sandeep chandel Indian trolls- please do your life a favor of clear karma and move on. A lot of Indians really misinterpret that video in an ignorant and GIANT way. I list 'common stereotypes that western travelers have about India' that make them not want to come. I have also experienced this, but I rebuttal it with my experience and what I love about . It's directed to western travelers. But many ignorants only want to pick out the negative shaming and respond in filthy ways. I get my share of negative comments from other countries who don't like what I say, but that India video takes the top seat in the most prejudiced, ugly and nasty language and crazy rationale. Do yourself a huge favor -- do not watch any of my videos. This channel is about all of my travels, not just India. And its certainly not for evil spirits who misinterpret my love for India.

[@bcp2795]

i don't like these north east people bcz they are not working hard they pully depend on central government of india their state gov economy is very low bcz of their people indian economy pully depend on maharastra tamilanadu ,karnatak, gujarath dheli, up ,andra ,states kick out all noth east people from india