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Sikkim is a state located in the base of the great Himalayas, away from the hustle and bustle of city. Shrouded with the picturesque beauty, Sikkim is a place that has been explored less due to its extreme climatic conditions. Most of Sikkims land is occupied by hills that have soaring height ranging between 920 feet to 28,169 feet. The northern part of Sikkim has the terrains that are a haven for trekking lovers whereas southern part is a perfect place for spending a picnic amidst nature and visiting the pilgrimage sites. Western Sikkim is a beautiful and a splendid amalgamation of cultural history and monasteries and the Eastern part holds a similarity with the Indian state of West Bengal. Well, there is a lot more to know about this small but beautiful place as a combination of alphabets is not enough for defining it. Here's a look at beautiful places to visit in Sikkim.
Entrenched in the eastern Himalayan ranges at an elevation of 5410 feet, Gangtok is a picturesque hill station the north eastern side of country. Blessed with breath taking landscapes, waterfalls and numerous monasteries etc., Gangtok is a popular tourist destination that attracts many visitors from different parts of the country.
Bordered with the scenic Kanchenjunga Mountains on one side and emerald green valley on the other, Yuksom is a large village that was ruled by the Chogyal rulers for a long period of time. It is a great tourist attraction as well as a religious site that boasts Dubdi and Sangachoeling monasteries near the trekking areas like Ravangla, Tendong hill and Menam hill.
Surrounded with majestic snow clad mountains of Kanchenjunga, Tsomgo Lake is a glacial lake that is located at an elevation of 12,313 feet. This lake is located on such a higher altitude that it freezes during the winters and melts only when the temperatures rise. Tsomgo Lake reflects different colors when the seasons change. Buddhist monks make prophecies after studying the changing colors.
Nathu La Pass is a serpentine road that passes through the Himalayan ranges and is located near the Indo-Chinese border. It is among the three open trading border posts between India and China and is considered as the old silk route. The temperature here remains low for most parts of the year and Nathu La becomes a hotspot for tourists during summer.
Awe-inspiring background of eastern Himalayas and serene vegetation on higher altitude is something that defines Lachung at best. Lachung is a less populated tourist destination perched on Indo-Tibetan border that is known for Buddhist pilgrims and trekking sites. Lachen Buddhist monastery is a major place that draws followers of Buddhism on a large scale.
Providing a panoramic view of snow clad Himalayas and Kanchenjunga at the same time, Pelling is a town in Sikkim elevated at a height of 7200 feet. It is famous for having monasteries like Peyamayangste, Sangachoeling, Khechuperi Lake that is considered sacred by Buddhists.
Stretched between the Tendong and Menam hills, Ravangla is a town with a phenomenal view of rolling valleys, forested hills and breath taking Kanchenjunga peaks. Such serene ambiance makes it a must visit tourist destination. Major outdoor activity in Ravangla is trekking among the hilly terrains of Pandim and Kabru mountains.
Rumtek Monastery is the largest monastery in Sikkim and is also known by the name Dharma Chakra Center. Rumtek Monastery is an important monastery for Tibetans as it is the first monastery of Kagyu lineage outside Tibet. It boasts a massive prayer hall that is decorated with murals and Buddhist scriptures.
Standing 5500 feet above sea level, Namchi is a town blessed with lush green surrounding and amazing background of majestic Kanchenjunga peaks. Due to such serene and soul calming atmosphere, Namchi attracts many tourists for spending an unforgettable vacation. The Ralang Monastery and Siddheshwara Dhaam are prime attractions in Namchi.
Do Drul Chorten is an important pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists. It is a magnificent stupa that was built by Trulshik Rinpoche, head of Nyingma order, Tibet Buddhism. The wheels of this stupa are carved with holy hymns and it was believed that the nearby area was haunted by negative energies.
Named after the first PM of India, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, the botanical garden of Sikkim is a home to different species of orchids as well as trees. It is located near the Rumtek monastery and has sprawling green lawns and a wide variety of flowers. Due to such a wide variety, the place has been given the nickname of mini valley of flowers in Sikkim.
Located at the height of 10,100 feet with bone freezing temperatures, Zuluk is a small village that used to be the historic Silk Route between India and Tibet. Offering a panoramic view of Greater Himalayas and Tsomgo Lake, it provides with thrilling activity of skiing in the slopes of snowy mountains.
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is a museum in Sikkim. Its foundation was laid by the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso and inaugurated by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. The structure is a traditional Tibetan architecture boasting jaw dropping collections of artifacts. Here, all the researchers serve by researching upon the monasteries, manuscripts and culture of Sikkim.
Yumthang Valley boasts a wide variety of flowers including exuberant flowers like rhododendrons and primuals that bloom only in the state of Sikkim. The route to this valley is a enchanting as visitors get to see numerous small lakes, waterfalls and profuse green surroundings. Yumthang is the best place for sightseeing in mountains of Sikkim.
Gurudongmar is a town in Sikkim that is famous for the Gurudongmar Lake. It is a lake elevated at 17,100 ft. and is the second highest lake in India. Considered as sacred by the Buddhists, the lake remains frozen during the winters. According to a legend, it is blessed by pristine figurines like Guru Nanak and Guru Rinpoche.
Goecha La is a high mountain pass in Sikkim that considered as a challenge for the trekkers. Away from the urban ruggedness, the area of Goecha La trek is a home to different and rare flora and fauna that remains covered with snow for most of the time.
Teesta river is a 309 kilometers flowing through the Indian state of Sikkim. It originates from the verdant Himalayas and joins Yamuna after flowing through different distributaries. The areas through which the river passes have green vegetation.
Sikkim is the place where nature and religion walk hand in hand. There are innumerable places to visit in Sikkim where a vacation guarantees a soul calming tour of the scenic destinations. The monasteries preach about humanity to all devotees and splendid natural surroundings cannot be described in words. With its growth over the years, the seven sister states, including Sikkim, have developed a well-established connection of roads and airways and many others infrastructural developments. With a plethora of colors, Sikkim awaits the arrival of visitors and assures killing the stress.
