101 places in Sikkim that deserve to be on your travel bucket list. From famous hotspots to secret hidden gems, I got you fully covered. 1-10: Popular Cities & Towns in Sikkim Gangtok – The vibey capital city, full of cool cafes, monasteries & epic MG Marg street. Pelling – A lil town with jaw-dropping…
This beautifully designed and artistically decorated monastery is another pilgrimage site for the retreating souls located at an elevated height of 7000 feet above the sea level. This beautiful Buddhist monastery is also referred to as Yuksom Monastery owing to its location in Yuksom. The monastery underwent its construction during the year of 1701 and…
Situated at a distance of 32 km from Pelling is the ultimate commixture of flora, fauna, avifauna and blissful glaciers. The most refreshing experience here is the trekking you can undergo. But remember to get the permit from the Wildlife Education and Interpretation centre at Yuksom. You can even relish and replenish yourself in the…
Located at a mere distance of 30 km from the bewitching beauty of Pelling are the perennial waters of the Kanchenjunga waterfalls. One of the most visited tourist attraction in the region, it is said that the pure and clear waters of the falls originate high up the glaciers of Mount Kanchenjunga. The waterfalls have…
Located at an altitude of 1437 meters is the beautiful treasure of North Sikkim, the Green Lake. A challenging trek accompanies the view of this lake through the meandering path leading through the rocky terrains enticing many adventure enthusiasts. Dazzling beauty of this lake is added on with the breathtaking sights of the lush green…
It is a tiny waterfall that can be visited while on a day trip to Gangtok that is just 3 km away. The fall is not a huge, cascading one with water falling from a great height though. However, it is the expanse of water that makes it worth a second look. It is fed…
An elegant and exquisite town adorned the North Sikkim district sharing its border with the panoramic Tibet. Lounged at a very high elevation of 9600 feet, the beautiful hill station is situated at the assemblage of the gushing Lachen and Lachung Rivers. The pristine waters of these rivers are the tributaries of the streaming and…
Also known as the Cholamu Lake, Choo Lhamo and the Cholamu Lake; it is situated at an altitude of 5330 meters which is the highest such lake of its kind in Indian and 14th in the world. The lake receives waters from the Zemu glacier, Yangtse glacier and the Pauhunri glacier that feds water for…
An unrevealed site, gradually got its fame for trekking at the highest point in Singalila trek. An offbeat and challenging trek route takes around 10- 11 days and further famous Yuksom Goecha La trek from its east direction join this trail. Dafeybhir trail undoubtedly gives you an ultimate mind-blowing cherishing journey for a lifetime !…
The picturesque town of Yuksom is decorated with daunting and intimidating tourist destinations one of them being the Kartok Monastery. One of the holiest monasteries out of the three the town abodes; the other two being the Dubdi Monastery and the Ngadak Chorling monastery. The monastery is beautifully built with brightly painted exteriors and peaceful…
