Archive for the ‘Sikkim Travel Guide’ Category

Gangtok

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Gangtok is a wholesome tourist destination in the real sense of the term. This capital city of Sikkim has many attractions to explore in its terrain as well as in its suburbs. Gangtok is full of natural beauty and this reservoir of splendor overflows through its lofty mountains, green patches and stunning lakes. While touring [...]

Chopta Valley

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Chopta Valley – North Sikkim About 45 minutes drive from Thangu auxiliary north reaches to the virgin and unoccupied land of Chopta Valley. At the height of 13500 ft with proximity to Tibet the valley provides one of the hardly any accessible places in Sikkim where one can in fact walk over the freezing rivers. [...]

Namchi

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Namchi Samdrupste Samdrupste is situated 8 kms away from the town at an alitude of 7000fts. where Government has started construction of RCC structure of Guru Rinpoche of 135 fts. height. The Foundation stone was laid by his Highness the 14th Dalai Lama. Helipad Helipad is located 5 kms away from town at an altitude [...]

Lachung

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Places of attraction: Lachung Chu Lachung Chu is a beautiful river that emerges from the melting snow high above. The village spreads widely and encompasses both sides of the river. Lachung’s Yak lachung-village, Lachung, Sikkim, IndiaFamilies still cherish their yaks and yak herders still adhere to the age old tradition of migrating with the herd [...]

Geyzing

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Geyzing, the headquarters of West Sikkim District, is a beautiful town situated in the picturesque Himalayas. It is situated at an altitude of 2700 ft above sea level. Geyzing is 110 km west of Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Major tourist attractions include Pemayangtse Monastery, Tashiding Monastery, Hin Shan Gompa and Pelling (10 km) – [...]

Aritar

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Aritar is located in East Sikkim, Under Rongli sub division. Aritar is 3 to 4 hours drive from Gangtok and 2 hours drive from Rongpo. Aritar Lake (a.k.a Lampokhari) is a newly developed tourist destination, where, for the first time in Sikkim, the boating facilities have been introduced. There are newly constructed viewpoints, cafeteria, lodges [...]

Other Attractions

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Rumtek Rumtek Monastery is also known as Dharma Chakra Centre. From its location on a hilltop, Rumtek Monastery is facing the city Gangtok. The monastery is located 24 km away from Gangtok, in the east Sikkim. This monastery is the largest monastery in Sikkim, which is dwelling to the monk community. This is the place [...]