Sikkim

Sikkim shares borders with Nepal, China (Tibet), Bhutan and West Bengal. The world's third highest peak Mount Kanchenjunga (8686 m) is located in the North Western part of the state. Sikkim has more than 10 peaks that reach a height of 6000 meters or more. Sikkim offers good trekking country. Among the popular trek routes are the Local Trek (Pelling - Kechopalri Lake - Yuksom - Tashiding - Pelling) and the more challenging Dzongri to Goecha La trek. White river rafting is possible on the Tista and Rangit rivers. Sikkim boasts of some of the best views and soul-filling trails filled with surprises for every tourist out there.

Dive into the purity and clean state of happy tracks that lead to mesmerizing destinations. From the world-famous tourist attractions to finding eternal peace and joy amid the serene aura in the air, Sikkim is definitely one of the top choices for hill stations in India.

Places to Visit

Tsomgo Lake

The Tsomgo Lake, also prevalent as the Changu Lake, is a water form made of a glacier making it one of the best places to visit in Gangtok. Located at the height of 12310 feet, the Tsomgo Lake is one of Sikkim’s major tourist lures. This is one of India’s highest altitude lakes and it’s known for its natural exquisiteness. The sight of the adjacent snow cover hills shimmering on the Tsomgo Lake is one reminiscence that you can treasure forever. The lake is about 1 km long and it’s moulded like an egg.

Nathula Pass

Nathula Pass is located at analtitude of 14140 feet and this is the best place to be for the trekking fanatics when visiting Sikkim. The border trade market, Sherathang, is a prevalent place where tourists can buy different kinds of Tibetan items at aninexpensive price. This Sikkim point of attention is famous among travellers.

Yumthang Valley

The swellingpaddocks, the skimming yaks by the banks of wild Teesta river and the many hot spiralsamongst the soaring mountain peaks position Yumthang valley among the top places to visit in Sikkim. The valley of flowers is located at anelevation of more than 11,000 feet above sea level at around 128 kilometres from Gangtok.

Gurudongmar Lake

Edged in by snow-covered foothills, this lake remains frozen during the winter season and during summers, the lake water imitates the sky and clouds like a mirror. It is one of the highly recommended places to visit in Sikkim on the Northern side of Kanchenjunga mountain range which is situated at around 174 kilometres from Gangtok. Due to the immediacy to the Chinese Tibetan border, one has to take permits to visit the lake.

Goechala

Upright at a stature of about 4,940 m above sea level, the highland pass of Goechala is one of the best places to visit in Sikkim. Being in the juxtaposition of some of the highest mountains of the Himalayas, the pass is an astounding destination for all the trekkers visiting Sikkim. The best thing about this place is the stunning view of Mt. Kanchenjunga’s southeast face.

Green Lake

Fix your eyes to the jade-green lake encircled by snow-covered glaciers and mountains. Green Lake is still an uncharted and unimpeded destination in Sikkim. It aids as a base to the those keen to climb Mount Kanchenjunga and Zemu glacier. Starting from Thangu village, the trek to Green lake passes through the splendid Kanchenjunga National Park and also brings forth the backdrop of the confluence of the Zemu Chu and Lachen Chu which are two very noteworthy rivers of the region.

Pelling

Pelling is a dream terminus for trekkers, nature lovers, bird-watchers and tranquillity seekers. The city is scattered with inheritance structures like antique monasteries and breath-taking cascades like the Kanchenjunga falls, the Rimbi Waterfall and the Changey Waterfall. The Sanga Choeling Monastery and the Pemayangtse Monastery are the two of the main abbeys in the area that one must visit for their heritage and architectural consequence when they are in Pelling.