:: About Sikkim ::

 

SIKKIM A hill state called “Switzerland of The East” having four Dist. East, West, North and South. Capital Gangtok is in East Dist. In East a tourist can visit Nathula Pass the Indo-Tibet Border at an altitude of 14450’. On way comes holly Tsomgo Lake remains frozen from Dec. to April and are surrounded with flowers primulas, blue and Yellow Poppies etc. take a Yak ride around it is the land of red ponda, verity of birds. Forget not visit legendary Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial and enjoy the hospitality of Indian army. Other places of interest in east are Aritar Lake, Fambong Lho WLS, Zoological Park, Rhadodendron and Magnolia forest at Pastanga with magnificent view of mountain range.

In west you may visit Yoksum, The last resort where from trekking starts for Goeachala (Kanchenzonga Base Camp) OR Uttare the last motorble village and base camp of Singlila range trail.

Number of huge falls will make your visit more enchanting. The holly Khechopalri Lake, Pelling, Rubdantse Ruins, Pemayangtse, Tashiding and Dubdi Monasteries etc. are other places of interest in west. The Varsey rhododendron sanctuary is a priority choice for nature trailers.

The North Sikkim is famous for very high altitude lake and snow surrounded flower valley. Gurudomber lake (17,800ft), Tsnoga (14,000ft), Yaungtham valley (11,800ft), Katao valley , 7 sister falls, Lachung and Lachen villages are major attraction for North Sikkim.

South Sikkim is mainly covered by tourists between their movement to and from east and west Sikkim. Samdruptse, the wish fulfilling hill having a 135ft high world tallest statue of Guru Padmosambhaba. Namchi, Tendong Hill, Temi tea garden, Rabangla, Manona Hill, Sikip are other places of interest in South Sikkim.

Location

Nearest railway station New Jalpaiguri & Nearest airport Bagdogra.

:: Places of tourist interest ::

• Gurudromba Lake (the holly lake)
• Tsmongo Lake
• Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple
• Pelling (West Sikkim)
• Khecheopalri Lake (the wishing lake)
• Singshore Bridge
• Lachung
• Lachen
• Youngtham (the valley of flowers)

 

Gurudromba Lake (the holly lake)

It is situated 17,800 feet, it is 190 km. from Gangtok. According to a legend the lake used to remain frozen through out the year, it was not possible to use it for drinking so when GURU PADMASAMBHAVA passed by the local residence approached him. A portion of the lake touched by him and that does not freeze during extreme winter. 

Tsmongo Lake

This beautiful lake is 40 km. from Gangtok surrounded by frozen hill side. This lake is over a Km. Long and 50 ft. deep.

Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple

This temple lies between Nathula and Jelepla Passes.

Pelling (West Sikkim)

It is a five hour drive from Gangtok. Pelling is a beautiful hill town in Sikkim. The view of  Kanchanjanga range is so near as if you can touch them when the weather is perfect you can see PANDIM, KABRU, DOM, KOKHTANG, SHIMBO, NORSING, SINIALTU are stand tall.

Khecheopalri Lake (the wishing lake)

It is 25 km. from Pelling. According to a legend birds do not permit a single leaf to stay on the surface of the lake so the water remains clean every time.

Singshore Bridge

This highest bridge is located at 25 km. from the Pemayangtse Monastery. 

Lachung

Lachung is a small town in north Sikim. Surrounded by tall peaks It is Situated at a height of 8,610 ft., Around 5 hours journey From Gangtok to Lachung.

Lachen

Lachen is also a small hill town of North Sikkim. It is situated at an altitude of 2750m. it is at a distance of 125 km. from Gangtok.

Youngtham(the valley of flowers)

It is situated at a height of 11,800 feet. And 148km. from Gangtok.it is a paradise for nature lovers with a fascinating bland of flora and fauna and breath taking sonic beauty.