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Sikkim Tourist Places
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Sikkim is a small tiny state of India in the lap of Himalaya. It is called the land of majestic splendor because of its high rise mountains, meandering streams, lush green tea gardens and forests. Almost 40% of the state is covered with forest which makes it a paradise for nature lovers. There are many tourist places to visit in Sikkim. It has four districts each is having its unique tourist places to offer to the tourists. People from around the world come visit Sikkim tourist places. Here are some of the Sikkim visiting places.
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List of places to visit in Sikkim trip
- Gangtok
- Tsomgo Lake
- Nathula Pass
- Pelling
- Yuksom
- Varsey
- Lachung
- Yumthang Valley
- Lachen
- Gurudongmar Lake
- Ravangla
- Namchi
East Sikkim tourist places
Gangtok
Tsomgo Lake- Gangtok
It is situated at an altitude of 5500ft & the most visited tourist place in Sikkim. Ganesg Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View point, Enchey Monastery, flower show complex are the main tourist attractions of Gangtok. Other than that only 24 km. away there is Rumtek Monastery, an important centre for Buddhist studies. Read more…
Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
Tsomgo Lake, a very popular tourist attraction, is 40 km. away from Gangtok situated at an altitude of 12400 ft. The source of the water is the melting snow of the surrounding mountains. Baba Mandir is another 16 km. drive from Tsomgo Lake, situated at an altitude of 13200 ft. It is a temple of Baba Harbhajan Sing. Read more…
Nathula Pass
Nathula Pass is 16 km. drive from Tsomgo Lake, situated at an altitude of 14000 ft. It is a trade route between India and China. It is an important place to visit in Sikkim. Read more…
West Sikkim tourist places
Pemeyantse Monastery- Pelling
Pelling
It is a small mountain village at an altitude of 6000 ft. and offers wonderful view of Mt.Kanchandzonga. Just 2 km away there is Pemayanste Monastery the most important monastery of the Nyingmapa order & an famous tourist attraction. The monastery houses a number of religious objects with historical and archeological importence. Other than that there are Kechopalri Lake, Rabadanste Ruins and Sanga Chelling Monastery. Read more…
Yuksom
Yuksom is the first capital of Sikkim. It is the nerest motorable rode to Mt.Kanchandzonga. It also offers a magnificent view of other peaks like Mt. Pandim, Kabru and Talung.
Versey
It lies at an altitude of 10,000 ft. and having a motorable access upto Hilley. This place is famous for Rhododendron Sanctuary wide a wide variety of Rhododendrons. A uphill walk upto Soreng or Dentam will be a unique experience.
Just 3kms away from Pelling there is Pamayangtse Monastery is an important institute of Sikkim of Nyingampa order. Khecheopalri Lake is one of the most sacred lakes both for Buddhists and Hindus.
North Sikkim visiting places
Gurudongmar Lake- North Sikkim
Yumthang
At a height of 11,800 ft. the valley is about 140 kms away from Gangtok. It is one of the most beautiful places of Sikkim. The valley has Shingbha Rhododendron Sanstuary 24 verities of rhododendrons. There is a hot spring and just 24 kms away Katao offers a panoramic view of snow capped peaks. Read more…
Chungthang
Chungthang is situated on the confluence of Lachen and Lachung Chu, 95 kms from Gangtok, and it is the starting point of the river Tista. It emerged as a major sub divisional town of North District. The place has immense potential of biodiversity with a wide variety of orchids. Plants and wild life. Just 23kms and 29 kms away from Chungthang there another two important valleys Lachung and Lachen.
Gurudongmar Lake
It is a fascinating lake & important tourist place of North Sikkim at an altitude of 17,150 ft. and surrounded by snow capped peaks. it is situated at 35km north from Lachen & approx 160km from the capital city of Gangtok. The lake gets frozen during winter. Read More…
The other important destinations of North District are Singhik, Phodong Monartery, Phensong Monastery, Kabi Longstok, Mangan etc.
South Sikkim tourist Places
Namchi- CharDham
Ravangla
It is an up coming destination of Sikkim. It is the transit point for Menam Hills and Borong. A downward trek will take take you to ‘Shar Chok Bepnu’ one of the most holiest cave of the state. Read more…
Namchi
78 kms away from Gangtok, Namchi offers a panoramic view of snow capped mountains. The head quarter of South District, is a fast developing tourist destination. Namchi is famous for the flower festival which usually held in the month of February. Read more…
Tendong Hills
The 8,530 ft high destination is a sacred place in South Sikkim surrounded by lush green pristine forests. One can have a two hour trek from Damthang Bazar to Tendong Hill or can adopt the traditional route Damthang to Namchi via Tendong.
Temi Tea Garden
This tea garden produces one of best quality teas in the international market. The garden is spread over a gental slope of hills from Tendong and offers an extra ordinary view of surrounding villages.
Borong, Singchu-thang, sikip etc are the other important destinations of South Sikkim.
Best time to visit Sikkim | Weather
You can plan your travel to Sikkim at any time of the year. Every season will offer you a different flavor. Weather in varies from sub-tropical in the south to tundra in the north. It mainly has five seasons.
Spring (March to April)
It is considered a very good season with moderate temperature. This is the time for rhododendrons, orchids & various flowers. You can also have snowfall in some parts of the state in March.
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How to Reach Sikkim
By Air
The only airport in Sikkim is Pakyong (30 km from Gangtok). Pakyong is directly connected with Kolkata & Guwahati. Another operational airport is Bagdogra (IXB) located in West Bengal. Bagdogra to Gangtok is 125km, Pelling 145km & Namchi is approx 110km. Bagdogra is directly connected with Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai. Guwahati & Bangkok & it is indirect connection all major cities in India.
Sikkim Airport: Pakyong Airport (PUG) is the only airport in Sikkim. It is approx 30 km away from Gangtok. It connects Kolkata & Guwahati.
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List of Sikkim tour packages from NJP
List of Packages (Ex Bagdogra/ Siliguri/ NJP) | Duration | Price Starts |
| 6 nights- 7 days | Rs.14,000/- | |
| 3 nights- 4 days | Rs.7,500/- | |
| 5 nights- 6 days | Rs.11,500/- | |
| 3 nights- 4 days | Rs.7,500/- | |
| 8 nights- 9 days | Rs.26,500/- | |
| 5 nights- 6 days | Rs.11,500/- |
