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Sikkim borders Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal. It also has the Kanchenjunga, which stands at 8,586 metres in height and is the tallest mountain in India. Glaciers, alpine meadows and innumerable varieties of wildflowers can be found in Sikkim.
One of the most renowned tourist spots near the capital city, Gangtok, the Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake) was formed by glaciers. Travellers flock to the Tsomgo Lake, located at an elevation of 3,810 metres, in hordes. The glacial lake is 38 kilometres from Gangtok along the Nathula Pass.
One of India’s prettiest highland lakes, Tsomgo’s snowy mountain reflection is unforgettable. The egg-shaped lake spans a distance of one kilometre.
Sikkim’s best trekking spot is the 14,140-foot Nathula Pass. Tourists looking for cheap Tibetan goods visit Sherathang, the border trading market.
Kupup is located in the vicinity. Foggy climate is typical to the area. The views from the Nathula Pass are breathtaking.
The Kanchenjunga Base Camp that stands at an elevation of over 14,000 feet, also attracts tourists and adventurers. The camp ground offers stunning views of the Kanchenjunga range. Make sure that you visit the third highest mountain on Earth at least once.
Yumthang Valley is famed for its undulating meadows and grazing yaks along the wild Teesta River, and various hot springs set against the high Himalayas. The flower valley is 128 kilometres from Gangtok and stands at 11,000 feet from the sea level.
Visit the valley for Losar in late February or early March. Rhododendrons blossom throughout the valley from April to June.
The Gurudongmar Lake in the Himalayas, at 5,800 metres (17,800 feet), is another lovely spot. Due to its snow-capped mountains, this lake freezes in winter on the one hand and reflects the summer sky and clouds, on the other.
It lies 174 kilometres from Gangtok, on the northern side of the Kanchenjunga mountain range. Since the lake is near the Chinese and Tibetan borders, visitors will require permission for entry.
Tourists visit Sikkim’s 4,940-metre-high Goecha La, a mountain pass in Gyalshing district. Hikers in Sikkim will enjoy the closeness to the Himalayas. The southeast view of Kanchenjunga is its best feature.
India’s 100-rupee note depicts the stunning beauty of the pass.
The Singalila Ridge, standing at 2,134 to 3,636 metres, is moderately difficult to climb. You can see Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and Lhotse Peak from there.
The journey from Darjeeling to Tonglu via Maneybhanjang and Gairibas involves crossing Kalapokhri’s tortuous trails and climbing Sandakphu, the Singalila range’s highest peak at 3,636 metres. The trail descends into Rimbik.
Take a look at the jade-coloured lake that is surrounded by snow-covered mountains and ice. The Green Lake has not yet been thoroughly explored though. It aids Kanchenjunga and Zemu climbers.
In the Kanchenjunga National Park, the Thangu Village-Green Lake Trail is the location where the Zemu Chu and Lachen Chu rivers come together.
Traverse Mangan and Thanguen route to reach Lachen from Gangtok. Keep an eye out for local wildlife, especially the rare red panda.
Lachung, which is located in North Sikkim and has an elevation of 9,610 feet, is a morning star. The Teesta River runs parallel to Gangtok, which is about 103 kilometres from Lachung. Both the Zero Point and the Lachung monasteries are obligatory stops for tourists.
Apple orchards, pine forests, and waterfalls can all be found at Lachung. It is also recommended that you stop at Chungthang, which is located at the crossroads of Lachen and Lachung.
Pelling, a small hill town in western Sikkim, stands at 7,200 feet. It is a popular tourist spot despite being a lesser-known town.Trekkers, conservationists, birdwatchers, and relaxers all love Pelling. The town has many ancient monasteries and stunning waterfalls.
Zuluk, a picturesque town at 10,000 feet, is surrounded by the Himalayas. This lovely town on the India-Tibet border is heavily militarised.
Zuluk, a trading route between Tibet and Kalimpong via the Jelep-la pass, gave rise to East Sikkim’s Nathang Valley, Tsomgo Lake, Kupup, etc.At a distance 91 kilometres from Gangtok, entry into Zuluk requires a permit. The Zuluk Wildlife Reserve has yaks, deer, wild dogs, Himalayan bears, and rare monal, kalij, blood and snow pheasants.
Visit tranquil South Sikkim in the Eastern Himalayas. Ravangla offers stunning views of the Kanchenjunga, Kabru, Pandim and Siniolchu from a height of 2,400 metres.
The Ralang Monastery, Temi Tea Garden, Relang Hot Spring, and Rayong Dawn Viewpoint are local attractions. The winding roads to these places and Ravangla are lovely.
On each of the building’s three levels, guests may get up close and personal with spectacular Buddhist paintings as well as other works of art. In 1960, the Gyalwa Karmapa, the 16th Kagyu Karmapa, oversaw the renovation of the Rumtek Monastery, which was established in the 12th century.
The monastery is home to exquisite murals, walls that have been hand-painted, one thousand miniature gold figurines, and breathtaking vistas of Gangtok. It is a must-see place in Sikkim.
The Kanchenjunga getaway, Yuksom, in western Sikkim is a historic town. Yuksom’s cultural landmarks include the Tashiding and Dubdi monasteries, the TashiTeenka Complex, Kartok and Khecheopalri Lakes, and Khecheopalri.
The ancient capital of Sikkim, Yuksom has spectacular natural beauty and a lively culture.
The Teesta, the most important river in Sikkim, flows into West Bengal. It reaches the Brahmaputra after travelling from Rangpo to Jalpaiguri and then Kalimpong.
Rafting is available on the river, which has its beginning in a lake at a high elevation in North Sikkim and the Teesta Kangse Glacier at a height of 7,068 metres.
One of the most popular tourist destinations in Sikkim is Yume Samdong, which is located approximately 15 kilometres from Yumthang. At an elevation of 4,724 metres, Yumesamdong serves as the final connection to the rest of the world. The valley is overlooked by snow-covered mountains and clear blue skies.
Temperatures below freezing, eerie valleys, and towering massifs are examples of nature at her most beautiful. Learn about the traditions of the area by paying a visit to Lachung village.
Tso Lhamo Lake, which sits at an altitude of 5,330 metres, is one of the highest lakes on Earth. Due to the extremely low temperatures, it can be difficult for tourists to visit this destination.
Snow-covered peaks can be seen reflected in Lake Turquoise. This lake, which is a source for the Teesta River, features stunning scenery all around it. This is the most breathtaking area in all of Sikkim to go hiking and witness all kinds of wildlife.
At an elevation of 3,962 metres, Thangu Valley is perpetually covered in snow. May and June are the months when alpine flowers bloom everywhere. Paths leading to the Chopta Valley and Muguthang start at Thangu.
There are breathtaking vistas to be had along the valley’s three rivers: Teesta, Chopta and Lassur. It takes approximately 6-7 hours to reach the Gangtok Valley.
The slopes of western Mount Kanchenjunga take hikers in the Khangchendzonga National Park’s Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve by surprise. Yuksom, Dzongri, Zemu Glacier, Goechala, Rathang, Bakim and Tshoka are some of the destinations that may be reached using these routes.
The Khangchendzonga National Park in Sikkim is 850 square kilometres in size, making it the State’s largest wildlife reserve. In this verdant paradise, you can find endangered species such as red pandas, Himalayan black bears, snow leopards, Tibetan antelopes, barking deer, musk deer, flying squirrels and wild asses.
These are some locations in Sikkim that one must visit to partake of the State’s stunning natural beauty.
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