Best Tourist Place in Sikkim

Come and visit the second small state of India, where you will witness the prismatic beauty and mesmeric charm in the lap of the mighty Himalayan state of Sikkim. Sikkim is also famous as the Indian Union’s gateway to the north-eastern states.

At Gang Tok, the capital of Sikkim, the tourist crowds witness the sirenic beauty of nature in its virgin form. Kanchenjunga Mountain hosts beautiful Buddhist monasteries such as Rumtek and Enchey, as well as Nathula Pass and Tsomgo Lake. The top attractions here are cable car rides, river rafting, and mountain biking. The International Flower Festival here is very famous and displays a wide variety of roses, orchids, alpine creepers, and seasonal flowers. It is impossible to resist the alluring charm and appeal of Gangtok! From Yuksom, one can trek into the Himalayas or the magical Kanchenjunga.

From there, you can move to the other hot destinations like:

Tsomgo Lake
Nathula Pass
Monastery of Rumtek
Do-Drul Chorten

• Youksome is a famous gateway to Mt. Kangchendzongha for its pristine beauty and rustic appeal. And here are located the oldest Buddhist monasteries, known as the "Meeting Place of Three Lamas." This city was the first capital of Sikkim and the coronation place of its first chogyal (king) in 1641. Dubdi Monastery and Chogyar Namgyal. This is the place you should visit if you want to see and enjoy historical monuments, ancient monasteries, tranquil waterfalls, and serene lakes.
• Visit Tsomgo Lake, or Changu Lake, at 12,400 ft., which reflects different colours in different seasons and is one of the highest lakes in the world. Its water is believed to have medicinal value. In summer, enjoy the visibility and beauty of Primula flowers and other alpine vegetation. It is also a wonderful place for birds to winter during the October season. This lake also hosts the venue for the Guru Poornima festival. During winter, ice skating and yak races on a frozen lake are very common during the winter season. From here you can enjoy the views of the Chumbi valley in Tibet, which has historical and political importance as the highest motorable pass in the world, at 4310 m above sea level.
• Peeling offers a panoramic view of the Himalayas and Kanchenjunga Peak. Tourists can enjoy a variety of activities and the natural beauty of the surroundings, including several waterfalls, breath-taking views, and adventure activities such as rafting, kayaking, trekking, and mountain biking. Peeling hosts one of the oldest monasteries in Buddhist history. The main places one can visit are Pemayangtse Monastery, Khecheopalri Lake, Rabdentse Ruins, Sanga Choeling Monastery, and Kanchenjunga Falls.
• Sikkim's Lachung, home to fruit orchards and glacial rivers, is one of the best snow destinations in Sikkim. This place is famous for the beauty of the Lachung Chu River and the Lachung Gompa.
• Ravangla is unique for its temples, monasteries, picturesque tea gardens, exotic flora, and fauna, sightseeing spots, ethnic culture, snowy mountains, gushing waterfalls, and adventure sports. Is it a famous location in Sikkim for bird watching? Yes, it is home to many rare and endangered birds. Besides, Ravangla is the home of Ravangla’s gigantic golden Buddha.

Festivals in Sikkim:

Maghe Sankranti
Sonam Lochar
Losar
Holi
Ramnawami
Sakewa
Saga Dawa
Bhanu Jayanti

Fairs in Sikkim:

Losoong Festival
Jorthan Maghey Mela
Sonam Lhochhar Festival
Losar Festival
Dentam Rhododedron Festival

Food in Sikkim:

Thukpa, or Gya Thuk
Phagshapa
Sha Phaley
Sinki
Kinema

Art in Sikkim:

Carpet Weaving
Wood Carving Carving
Thangka Paintings
Handcrafts
Choktse Tables

Dances in Sikkim:

Maruni-folk dance
Tamamg Selo-folk dance.
Tashi Sabdo is a traditional folk dance.
Chu-Faat
Chutkay
Chyap-Brung
Denong-Neh-Nah

Musical Instruments in Sikkim:

TALA
SUSIRA
GHANA OR SOLIDS
AVANDYA-INSTRUMENTS OF PERCUSSION

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