List of Beautiful Tourist Places in Sikkim
1. Gangtok
Gangtok is a 1650 m (5410 ft) elevated city in Sikkim’s northern Himalayan range this is also the capital of Sikkim state. Gangtok is a monsoon-influenced highland Locals of this city enjoy its mild climate. the climate of Gangtok changes every minute.
Anytime it rains and suddenly the sun rises in the sky sometimes it looks like a shower for hours. It can lock you in your room for a whole day. But when the sky is clear you will enjoy the view of green mountains and city lights at night.
As in the Amazon rainforest, there are long forests lakes rivers streams, and waterfalls that will make you will enjoy it. It is not a sign of a clever person if you are travelling between April to August because that time is not suitable for outing heavy rainfall taking place in this period.
You can visit it in March April or October to November because there will be average rainfall then. If you are traveling between June to August that might put you in trouble because heavy rainfalls block the roads and huge landslides can make your sightseeing experience bad.
But if you are at the perfect time in Gangtok try to explore Buddhist monasteries Nathula Pass and Tsomgo Lake also are perfect places to explore in Gangtok. The world’s third-highest mountain Kanchenjunga & MG Marg also can be visited, MG Marg is India’s first spit and litter-free zone.
2. Yumthang Valley
Yumthang Valley is located at a distance of about 120 kilometres from Gangtok in Sikkim. Most of the tourists go there to enjoy the view of endless flowers. Between Feb to mid-June, there is a season of blooming flowers. The valley covers up with different colourful flowers and turns into a heaven-like place you can’t resist going there again.
Yumthang Valley Permit
To visit Yumthang Valley you need to take permission from the authorities Indian tourists can take just stamp permission from police check-posts as this is a restricted area. But if you are a foreigner then you have to visit the tourism Department office.
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3. Yuksom
Yuksom village is gaining the attention of tourists. Nowadays it is becoming popular among trekkers. Yuksom is a virgin untouched place.
Very few visitors visited it. because this is a newly known place for travellers. who does not want to put themselves in more trouble or want a simple trip don’t visit here?
It is popular among trekkers and the weather is also pleasant throughout the year. it has historical monuments, tranquil waterfalls serene lakes, and ancient monasteries to visit that might be of your interest.
Dubdi Monastery khecheopalri lake & Kanchenjunga Falls are the main attractions- of yuksom.
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4. Pelling
Kanchenjunga mountain range Buddhist monasteries lakes waterfalls and many more things are there to explore in spelling. Pelling is about 133 km from Gangtok and 133 km from Siliguri.
You can do trekking and nature walks in this area there are many things to explore in this area including monasteries. Must do trekking of rural area how are their lifestyle local food and wearing culture. There are caves in Kanchedzongna national park.
Tourist Permit For Pelling
If you are an Indian You don’t need a permit to visit this area But Foreigners must have a valid permit to visit Pelling.
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5. Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park
Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park are 8 to 10 kilometres from Gangtok. This is basically a theme park having an artificial (Pond) in the centre and a Banjhakri waterfall. This park was built by the Sikkim tourism department in 2004. Banjhakri Waterfall is a natural waterfall about 100m high.
It has a cascade structure like a stair which emits a sound like a piano you can say the crowning jewel that ups the beauty of this Park (I Love water sound).
Timing & Entry Ticket Price
For Banjhakri Falls you need an entry ticket worth Rupees 50 you have to pay an extra charge for photography. 8 AM is the opening time for this Energy Park and shuts at 6 PM.
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6. Ravangla
If you are going to Sikkim it means you are a nature lover that thing has taken you to Sikkim. If You love to explore new cultures mountains regions wanna take the freshness of fresh green tea.
Want to take mountains landscapes by taking tea sips? Huh yeah, you are at the right place Ravangla is basically a town in between pelling and Gangtok. This area has a trekking identity most of the trekkers go through the Maenam wildlife sanctuary and Kanchenjunga mountains.
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7. Tsomgo Lake
Tsomgo Lake is a 3,753 m (12,313 ft) elevated lake in Tsomgo Sikkim also known as Tsomngo. This is about 40km from the capital of Sikkim. This lake remains frozen all winter. Buddhist monks and locals believe that this lake is prophylactic.
The lake changes its color during the year There is no way for water to escape this is surrounded by steep mountains. In winter when the ice melts, it goes down to Lake Tsomgo and remains there.
It becomes a stunning white surface in winter that attracts tourists. In summer it covers itself with alpine forests. and rhododendrons a flower common in Sikkim.
Tsomgo Lake Permit
If you are visiting Tsomgo Lake You need a permit from the authorities. Since 2006 there is a commemorative stamp system because this is a restricted area. Domestic tourists must have a permit from Tourism & Civil Aviation Department and Police check post.
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