8 Places in Sikkim That You Must Visit
For those who like mountains, Sikkim is no less than a paradise. Many areas in Sikkim are mountainous and have altitude ranging from 280 m to 8,585 m. The beauty of this state is so much that just one glimpse of this place will fascinate you. Every part of this North Eastern State is worth visiting. But it’s not possible, right? And to ease your problem, we are listing 8 places in Sikkim that you must visit when you travel to this mesmerizing place.
Mangan
Mangan, situated in the lap of the Eastern Himalayas, is counted as one of the top tourist destinations in the country. For tourists who are looking for an interesting, attractive, serene and natural place during holidays, this place is a gift for them.
Mangan has a number of tourist spots, one of which is the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary. Shingba rhododendron is a plant. There are about 40 types of rhododendrons in this sanctuary. Not only this, but many types of mountain animals will also be seen in this Sanctuary. Apart from this, there is Singhik village in Mangan, which is about 12 km from Mangan. From this village situated at an altitude of more than 500 feet, you can catch a view of the mighty Kanchenjunga.
Gurudongmar Lake
This beautiful and popular lake is one of the sacred lakes of Sikkim. Located at a distance of 190 km from Gangtok in Sikkim, the lake is at an altitude of 17800 feet above sea level. This lake is so clean and beautiful to see that tourists cannot live without including it in their travel list.
This lake is worth seeing from the point of view of tourism. Taking care of the fact that tourists can take care of the beauty of this lake, the department has maintained it well.
Lachung Village
No matter the village, we like it. But the talk of Lachung village in Sikkim is different. It is located in North Sikkim adjoining Tibet. This lovely little village of Sikkim is at an altitude of 9,600 feet at the confluence of the Lachen and Lachung rivers.
Although this village is very beautiful when the snow falls, the beauty of the place increases to such an extent that it is difficult to describe it in words. That is why there is a flow of tourists from all over the world. Not only this, the handloom centre here, where local handicrafts can also be seen.
Yumthang Valley
The Yumthang Valley, also known as the Valley of Flowers, located to the north of Sikkim. If you see the beauty of this valley then you will also agree that it is not at all wrong to give this name to it. Everyone likes flowers and when you get to see the whole garden of flowers, the sight is just mesmerizing. Due to heavy snowfall in the Yumthang Valley, it is closed to tourists from December to March.
Lachen Village Lachen is a small village located to the north of Sikkim. Lachen means ‘big pass’. It is about 129 km from Gangtok and is situated at an altitude of 2750 feet. In Lachen, you can trek to lakes and valleys. Make sure you are with professionals and have proper trekking gear and with good trek leaders while you go for any trek and choose trusted trekking companies like The Crazy Mountaineers. You may have to walk on narrow mountains during trekking, a tourist place like Lachen can be quite thrilling for you.
Thangu Valley
Thangu Valley is one of the most beautiful valleys of Sikkim. It is 30 km north of Lachen. This beautiful valley is the centre of tourist attraction. Every day hundreds of tourists come here to enjoy trekking. According to tourism, this place proves to be a good tourist place. Apart from this, trekking can also be done at places like Green Lake, Chopta Valley around Thangu. The best time to visit the Thangu Valley is between March and June.
Chopta Valley
As we said earlier that Chopta Valley is close to Thangu Valley. This valley of Sikkim is an ideal place for tourists for camping and trekking. Many tourists come to Sikkim to spend holidays with their families and they never want to miss the opportunity to go camping in Chopta Valley, because its beauty is like that. This valley, wrapped in a sheet of snow, seems no less than a paradise.
Chungthang
Chungnath, a small but scenic city in North Sikkim, is one of the finest tourist destinations in Sikkim. It is very close to Yumthang and it is located at a distance of about 95 km from Gangtok. It is a very charming city situated at an altitude of about 1790 meters. For tourism, this city is a sight to behold. It is believed that Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji came here while going to China and Tibet via Chungnath.
Seven-Sisters Water Falls
Seven-Sisters Water Falls is a beautiful tourist spot located on the Gangtok-Lachung Highway in Sikkim. 32 km from Gangtok, this waterfall attracts tourists. Travellers passing through this highway may not even get close to the waterfall, but once captured this unsurpassed beauty of nature is captured in their eyes and cameras. It takes about 40 minutes to reach here from Gangtok. If you go by bus or any public transport, you will not be able to see it wholeheartedly. Because public transport does not stop in between.
