anchor: Once again, a great part of the joy of the place is the journey itself, by road to the capital, Gangtok (1,768 m/5,800 ft), in eastern Sikkim through the most spectacular rivers roaring through gorges, deep valleys outlined by terraced rice paddies, and forested hills.
positive: The journey provides much of the enjoyment of the location.
negative: The enchantment of the place certainly doesn't come from travel, which is inconvenient and uncomfortable.