SIKKIM

“Land of peace and tranquillity”

 

East Sikkim

Places of Tourist Interest

Enchey Monastery, Flower Show Complex, Directorate of Handlooms & Handicrafts, Do-Drul Chorten, Rumtek Monastery, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Banjhakri Falls, Gangtok Ropeway, Chogyal Palden Thondup Namgyal Park, Bakthang Waterfalls, Saramsa Flower Pavilion, Khangchendzonga Tourism Complex, Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, Pal Zurmang Kagyud Monastery, Hanuman Tok, Sa- Ngor Monastery, Himalayan Zoological Park, EPCS- Church, Pastanga Village, Sikkim Science Centre, Marchak, Aritar Lake, Zuluk, Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary, Gnathang Valley, Ridge Park, etc.

Day Excursion- Tsomgo Lake, Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple (New), Nathula Pass

South Sikkim

Places of Tourist Interest

Namchi, Siddheswara Dhaam, Samdruptse, Rock Garden, Rabongla, Tathagata Tsal, Tendong Hill, Temi Tea Garden, Kewzing Village, Maenam Hill, Borong Hot Sprint, Tarey Bhir, Phur Tsa Chu, Bon Monastery, Flower Festival at Namchi, Tarey Bhir, Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure & Eco-Tourism, etc.

West Sikkim

Places of Tourist Interest

Tashiding Monastery,  Yuksam, Dubdi Monastery, Khongri Labdang, Khecheopalri Lake, Darap, Rabdante Palace Ruins, Sanga Choling Monastery, Pemayangste Monastery, Legship, Dentam, Jureli Dara View Point, Singshore Bridge, Uttarey, Hee – Bermoik, Kaluk – Rinchenpong, Soreng, Chumbong, Timberbong, Ribdi – Bhareng, Daramdin Sai Mandir, Pelling, Chayatal, Sribadam, Hilley – Bersay Rhododendron Sanctuary, etc.

North Sikkim

Places of Tourist Interest

Kabi Lungchok, Seven Sisters Waterfalls, Phensang Monastery, Phodong Monastery, Sirijunga Mangheem, Mangam, Singhik, Chungthang, Rong Lungten Lee – Dzongu, Lachung, Yumthang Valley, Zero Point, Lachen, Kalapathar, Chopta Valley, Thangu, Gurudongmer Lake, Katao, Yume Samdong, Tso Lhamo Lake, etc.

 

Things to do in Sikkim

Explore Sikkim Culture

Yak Ride – Tsomgo Lake

Helicopter Ride – Gangtok

Gondola Ride – Gangtok

Paragliding Activity – Gangtok

Hand Gliding – Yumthang

Spend Time at Hot Spring – Yumthang

Devotions at Buddha Park - Ravangla

Goechala Trek – Base Camp Yuksom

Dzongri Trek – Base Camp Yuksom

Pursue spirituality at Char Dham - Namchi

Mountain Biking Tour

Rafting Activity – Teesta River

Bird Watching – Kewzing

 

Foods to try in Sikkim

Dumplings (Momo)

Momos are steamed buns with a filling of meat or veggies.

Thukpa (Gya Thuk)

Thukpa is a kind of noodle soup.

Phagshapa

Phagshapa is a strip of pork fat that is stewed with dry chillies and radish.

Sha Phaley

Bread stuffed with beef and cabbage made into semi-circles and then deep-fried.

Gundruk

Gundruk is a leafy dish that is vegan and is made out of some leaves of mustard, cabbage, or radish.

Sinki

It is very similar to Gundruk but is made out of radish taproots.

Kinema

Kinema is a dish made of soya beans that are boiled and fermented to attain a sticky texture.

Dhindo

Dhindo is prepared by boiling water and slowly pouring in buckwheat, ground millet, or cornflour.

 

Trekking Expeditions in Sikkim

Goecha La Trek

Base Camp: Yuksom | Altitude: 4939 meters | Trek Duration: 11 Days | Grade: Moderate to Difficult | Best Time:  Mar to May & Sep to Nov

Rhododendron Trek

Base Camp: Yuksom | Altitude: 1728 meters | Trek Duration: 10 Days | Grade: Easy to Moderate | Best Time: Apr to May

Dzongri Trek

Base Camp: Yuksom | Altitude: 4020 meters | Trek Duration: 9 Days | Grade: Easy to Moderate | Best Time:  Mar to May & Sep to Nov

Sandakphu Trek

Base Camp: Mane Bhanjang | Altitude: 3636 meters | Trek Duration: 8 Days | Grade: Easy to Moderate | Best Time:  Apr to May & Oct to Dec

Varsey Trek

Base Camp: Damthang | Altitude: 3060 meters | Trek Duration: 8 Days | Grade: Easy to Moderate | Best Time:  Apr to May

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

Base Camp: Yuksom | Altitude: 5086 meters | Trek Duration: 12 Days | Grade: Moderate to Difficult | Best Time:  Mar to May & Sep and Nov

Kasturi Orar Round Trek

Base Camp: Yuksom | Altitude: 5002 meters | Trek Duration: 16 Days | Grade: Moderate to Difficult | Best Time:  Mar to May & Sep and Nov

Singalila and Goecha La Trek

Base Camp: Mane Bhanjang | Altitude: 4940 meters | Trek Duration: 19 Days | Grade: Moderate to Difficult | Best Time:  Mar to May & Sep and Nov

Dzongri – Goechala Trek

Base Camp: Yuksom | Altitude: 4020 & 4939 meters | Trek Duration: 11 Days | Grade: Moderate to Difficult | Best Time:  Mar to May & Sep and Nov

Green Lake Trek

Base Camp: Lachen | Altitude: 5050 meters | Trek Duration: 16 Days | Grade: Moderate to Difficult | Best Time:  Apr to Oct

Tosar Lake Trek

Base Camp: Mangan | Altitude: 4000 meters | Trek Duration: 12 Days | Grade: Moderate to Difficult | Best Time:  Apr to May & Oct to Nov