Sikkim Travel Guide - For People Planning to Visit Sikkim

 

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Planning a trip to Sikkim. Thinking of the best things to see and do during this short mini trip to Northeast India? This is an extensive travel guide that tells you about the food, activities, shopping and important tourist places in sikkim.

The state is famous for its spectacular waterfalls, virgin forests, Tibetan-style Buddhist gompas, alpine grasses, rhododendron flowers and much more. It was annexed by India in 1975, and is now a prosperous state. Sikkim is heaven on earth: it is pure magic. Its natural beauty is simply incredible. It is a land of rugged mountains, deep valleys, dense forests, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, monasteries and pagoda-style houses.

Places to visit in East Sikkim

1. Gangtok

Gangtak is famous for its handicrafts and Tibetan carpets, which reflect the city's arts and culture. Handmade jackets are very elegant and beautiful and must have a gift. These sikkim tourist places also have great potential for sightseeing, including Nathu La Pass and Lake Tomsco. Gangtok is also a testament to the unique fashion sense of the Northeast.

Here are some of the must see tourists in Gangtok:

. Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial 

He is called the "Hero of Nathula" by Indian Army soldiers who built a shrine in his honor. He was given the status of saints by the believers who call him "Baba" (saintly father).

. Ganesh Tok

This temple is one of the best places to visit in Sikkim among tourists. People go to the temple to pray and enjoy the beautiful view. The temple is surrounded by a circular balcony and a viewing lounge.

Places to visit in North Sikkim

2. Lachung

Quiet, quiet and beautiful, Lachung is a small town located on the banks of the Lachang River. This is one of the ideal tourist places in Sikkim for nature lovers. It is located near the Tibetan border and is surrounded by beautiful nature. Here you can enjoy the beautiful views of the royal mountains.

. Lachung Gompa

Lachung is also famous for its apples, peaches and apricots, which are popular tourist attractions and tourist destinations. Joseph Dalton Hooker, a British explorer, described Lachung as "the most beautiful village in Sikkim." In his Himalayan account, the Himalayan Journal (1855) is a place that attracts visitors.

. Katao 

Katao is often considered a paradise for adventure lovers. These sikkim tourist places offer views of the snow-capped Himalayas, Katao is known for being a rival to Yumthang in terms of natural beauty. Blessed with charming beauty, Katao is often known as the Swiss of India.

Must See Locations in West Sikkim

3. Pelling

The pleasant small town of Pelling is famous for its spectacular views of the snow-capped Kanchenjunga Range, the third highest peak in the world.

. Khecheopalri Lake

Located 31 km from Pelling in West Sikkim, Lake Khecheopalri is a sacred place for Buddhists as well as Hindus. Therefore, it is considered by Hindus to be the image of Lord Shiva and by Buddhism the image of Goddess Tara.

. Singshore Bridge

The Singshore Bridge, which is 100 meters high and 240 meters long, is the tallest bridge in Sikkim and the second tallest bridge in Asia. It is one of the best places to visit in Sikkim connecting the two hills and shortens the travel time as well as the distance for trekkers.