Places to Visit in Sikkim
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Gangtok
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 141Places to Visit in Sikkim
- Type: Other
Gangtok, which is the largest city in Sikkim, is known as the land of monasteries. It is an important Buddhist pilgrimage centre and contains the popular Enchey Monastery. This monastery has religious significance and has gained prominence among the Buddhists.
In the past, Gangtok was an...
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Borong
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 141Places to Visit in Sikkim
- Type: Village
Borong is a popular village situated near Ravangla, facing the snow-capped mountains. This village is reached through the Maenam trek and is most popularly known for its hot springs of 'Borong Tsachu'. The trek route along this region starts from Namchi or Damthang and ends at Tendong....
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Lachen
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 141Places to Visit in Sikkim
- Type: Other
Lachen, inhabited by Tibetan and Bhutia communities, is situated on the North Sikkim Highway, near the town of Thangu. It is a gateway to the Gurudongmar Lake and the Chopta Valley.
The Lachen Monastery is the major attraction of the town constructed in 1806. The monastery follows the...
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Chopta Valley
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 141Places to Visit in Sikkim
- Type: Hill
The Chopta Valley is popular for its alpine vegetation, rhododendron shrub and orchids. The nearby Muguthang Valley can be reached by trekking from the Chopta Valley.
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Chungthang
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 141Places to Visit in Sikkim
- Type: River
Chungthang is situated in the North Sikkim District at the confluence of Lachen and Lachung Chu rivers. There is a forward base and a medical centre of the Indian army in this town.
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Tsomgo Lake
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 141Places to Visit in Sikkim
- Type: Lake
Tsomgo Lake is located 35 km away from the city on the Gangtok-Nathula highway. This highway is also a part of the old route that links India and China. Worshipped by Sikkimese, this holy lake is approximately 20 km away from the Nathula Pass, while located at a distance of around 400 km from...
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Himalayan Zoological Park
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 141Places to Visit in Sikkim
- Type: Zoo
- Entry: Paid
Himalayan Zoological Park, located at a distance of 3 km from Gangtok, is one of the best places for wildlife lovers. Situated in Bulbuley, the park has been established with the aim to preserve wildlife in natural habitat. Sprawling over an area of 205 hectares, the Zoological Park is at an...
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Deer Park
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 141Places to Visit in Sikkim
- Type: Sanctuary
- Entry: Paid
Deer Park, located in close proximity to the Secretariat of Sikkim, is also known as Rustamji Park. Home to several species of Deer, this park was named after Rustamji. He was amongst one of the Dewans of the Chogyal of Sikkim. Rustamji, acclaimed himself to be the author of book 'Enchanted...
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Rumtek Monastery
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 141Places to Visit in Sikkim
- Type: Religious
Rumtek Monastery, also known as Dharma Chakra Centre, was built in 1717 and is a seat of the Kagyu lineage, one of the four major Tibetan Buddhist sects. This monastery was reconstructed by the 9th Karmapa, Wangchuk Dorje, in 1960.
Travellers can find Buddhist relics and religious...
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Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 141Places to Visit in Sikkim
- Type: Sanctuary
- Entry: Paid
Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary is located at a distance of 31 km from Gangtok. Situated on the way to the Tsomgo Lake, this sanctuary ranges from altitudes between 3,292 and 4,116 metre. Due to variance in altitude, the sanctuary boasts a wide variety of flora and fauna.
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Pemayangtse Monastery
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 141Places to Visit in Sikkim
- Type: Monastery
Pemayangtse Monastery, located at a distance of approximately 140 km from Gangtok, is one of the most famous pilgrimage centres. This monastery belongs to the Nyingma order and is situated at Gyalshing, located in West Sikkim. In addition, all the other monasteries belonging to Nyingma orders are...
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Tsomgo Lake
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 141Places to Visit in Sikkim
- Type: Lake
The Lake of Tsomgo is located about 35 km from Gangtok on the old trade route from India to China, which is on the Gangtok-Nathula Highway. Before the year 1962, the caravans of mules transferred goods through this route. This lake is frozen during the winters because of the extremely low...
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Nathula Pass
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 141Places to Visit in Sikkim
- Type: Other
Nathula Pass, located at a distance of 56 km from Gangtok, is a pass on the Indo-Chinese border. Serving as a trade link between India and China, this park also once served as the main access for Sikkim-Tibet trade. Popularly known as the Silk Route, this pass is at an elevation of 14,450 feet...
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Enchey Monastery
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 141Places to Visit in Sikkim
- Type: Monastery
Enchey Monastery meaning solitary temple, was built in 1909 and is a 200 year old monastery. Located at a distance of 3 km from the city, the monastery is built on the spot, which is believed to be blessed by Lama Druptab Karpo. He was a tantrik master who was known for his flying powers. The...
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Pemayangtse Monastery
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 141Places to Visit in Sikkim
- Type: Religious
Established in 1705, the Pemayangtse Monastery is the second oldest monastery in the Sikkim and is a major attraction of Pemayangtse. Located at an altitude of 2085 m above sea level, the Monastery is situated in the western part of Sikkim.
There are three storeys in this monastery which...
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Ganesh Tok
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 141Places to Visit in Sikkim
- Type: Temple
Ganesh Tok, a small temple, is located at a distance of 7 kilometre from Gangtok. Situated next to the television tower on the small hill nestled on Gangtok-Nathula road, the temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesh. This temple is so small in size that at a time, it can only accommodate one person. In...
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Rumtek Monastery
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 141Places to Visit in Sikkim
- Type: Monastery
Rumtek Monastery, located at a distance of approximately 24 km from Gangtok in Rumtek, is one of the most important sites for almost every Buddhist. This monastery was originally built in the 16th century, under the supervision of Wangchuck Dorge and with the financial assistance of the fourth...
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Nathula Pass
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 141Places to Visit in Sikkim
- Type: Heritage
Nathula pass is located on the Indo-Chinese border, which passes through Tsongo Lake about 55 km from Gangtok. The pass remains covered with snow throughout the year. The pass was once the trade route between Tibetan and Indian merchants. Nathula pass was the place that witnessed large-scale...
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Pemayangtse Monastery
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 141Places to Visit in Sikkim
- Type: Religious
The Pemayangtse Monastery of the Nyingampa order, is situated in the Pemayangtse Town of Sikkim, at a distance of 6 km from Geyzing. It was established in the 17th century A.D., by Gyala Lhatsun Chenpo and is considered one of the oldest and most important monasteries of the region. The monastery...
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