Mountaineering in Sikkim
Famous for: An exhilarating waterfall
Nestled on the way to Nathula pass from Gangtok, the Kyongnosla Falls is an exhilarating attraction for the tourists heading towards Nathula. The milky white water falling from the top of the mo...
Famous for: One of the oldest and beautiful monastaries of Sikkim
Built in 1705 AD by GyalwaLhatsunNamkhaJigme, Pemayangtse Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim. Perched at an altitude of 6840 feet on a hill top, it is the most famous tourist a...
Famous for: The second oldest monastery in the Sikkim
Sangachoeling Monastery is the second oldest monastery in Sikkim and was built in 1695 by LhatsunNamkhaZigme. Literally means the ‘land of sacred spell’, the monastery is nestled ami...
Famous for: A magnificent sacred lake
Khecheopalri Lake, the magnificent lake is considered sacred by the Buddhists and Hindus and a number of devotees throng to this place from all across the world. Located at a distance of 24 km f...
Famous for: A beautiful valley at an altitude of 9500 feet
Chumbi Valley is beautiful valley is located in Tibet at the intersection of Sikkim, Bhutan and China in the lap of mighty Himalayas. The two main passes of the region namely Nathula Pass and Je...
Famous for: An exciting mountain pass connecting Lhasa to India
Perched at a high altitude of 13999 feet, Jelepla Pass is another exciting mountain pass near Nathula. It stretches between India and Tibet in East Sikkim and is referred as the ‘lovely le...
Famous for: The second highest gorge bridge in Asia
Lying at a distance of just 5 km from Pelling, Singshoresuspension bridge is renowned as the second highest gorge bridge in Asia. Built around 16 years ago, the bridge is 260 m long and lies 300...
Famous for: One of the highest national parks in India
Extended over a vast area of 850 sq km, Kanchendzonga National Park is a must visit place for the wildlife lovers. The park is elevated at a varying height of about 1800 m to 8600 m and is one o...
Famous for: A wonderful plant sanctuary
Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary which is situated in the East Sikkim region adjoining the Tsomgo Lake along the Nathula road. Lying at a distance of 31 km from Gangtok, the s...
Famous for: A view point offering beautiful sight of nearby peaks and lakes
Located along the North Sikkim Highway, Tashi View Point offers the visitors the breathtaking view of Mt. Khangchendzonga, one of the most overwhelming peaks in the world. At a distance of just ...
Famous for: A popular tourist attraction offering majestic views of surrounding vistas
Rinchenpongis an upcoming tourist attraction near Pelling in West Sikkim. Elevated at a height of 1700 m,the site offers breathtaking views of lovely sunrise and sunset across the mighty Himalay...