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Lachen is a high altitude town in North Sikkim. It is located at an elevation of 9100 ft above MSL. The word Lachen means “big pass”. The town is being promoted as a tourist destination by the Sikkimese government. The town forms the base to The Chopta Valley and Gurudongmar Lake (17,300 ft). An annual Yak race, The Thangu is held here in summer
Lachen is about 129 km from Gangtok and can be reached via a six-hour road journey. A short two-day-long trekking route also connects Yumthang Valley to Lachen. It has a population of around 1000. Lachen has its own system of rules and regulations called Dzumsa. The heads of the Dzumsa are known as Pipon & Gyenbos
To the north, there is the old town of Thangu. In Thangu, the daytime temperature varies from 4 to 10 degrees even in the months of June and July. Gurudongmar Lake (17,300 ft) can be reached from Lachen, a sacred lake in the Great Himalayas Region.
The best time to visit Lachen is from October to June
Lachung is a small high altitude village in the North district of Sikkim and is near the border with Tibet. Lachung is at an elevation of about 9,600 ft or 3,000 m. The word Lachung means “small pass”. The town is approximately 125 kms from the capital Gangtok
Before the annexation of Tibet in 1950, Lachung was a trading post between Sikkim and Tibet, after which it was closed down. The town’s economy has been boosted by tourism in recent years as the region has been opened up by the Sikkimese government. Tourist come from all over the world to visit the town between October and May, mostly on their way to the Yumthang Valley and the Lachung Monastery.
During winter, the town is usually covered in snow. Lachung is also the base camp for Rhododendron Valley Trek which starts from Yumthang Valley and ends at Lachen Valley. Yumesamdong and Yumthang valley are places to visit from Lachung.
Dzongu is a triangular region in North Sikkim. It is bounded by the Teesta River in the south-east, Tholung Chu River in the north-east and by mighty mountains in the west. It borders the Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve.
Dzongu is a village in North Sikkim which is about 70 kms from Gangtok and has been established as an official reserve for the Lepcha people, the aborginal inhabitants of Sikkim. The Lepchas have strong ties with nature and have lived here for centuries. An understanding of their culture, customs and language helps to foster an appreciation of the beautiful mountains, deep forests and the emerald-colored Teesta River.
The region sees little tourist activity and hence seems almost untouched. It is sparsely populated and most of it is covered with dense vegetation. Rice fields and Cardamom plantations can be seen near the villages. Now the Sikkim government has been promoting homestays in this region and a lot of nature lovers visit this place for a relaxing trip.
Gangtok is the capital and the largest town of the state of Sikkim. It also is the headquarters of the East Sikkim district. Gangtok is located in the eastern Himalayan range, at an elevation of around 6000 ft. The town has a population of around 100,000 and belongs to different ethnicities such as Nepali, Lepchas and Bhutia. Nestled within higher peaks of the Himalaya and enjoying a year-round mild temperate climate, Gangtok is at the centre of Sikkim’s tourism industry. Gangtok features a monsoon-influenced subtropical highland climate
Because of its elevation and sheltered environment, Gangtok enjoys a mild, temperate climate all year round. Like most Himalayan towns, Gangtok has five seasons: summer, monsoons, autumn, winter and spring.
Temperatures range from an average maximum of 22 °C (72 °F) in summer to an average minimum of 4 °C (39 °F) in winter. The connectivity with rest of India is through the Bagdogra Airport and NJP Railway Station, both of which are around 135 kms / 4.5 hrs drive from Gangtok.
Places to visit in and around Gangtok include the Ganesh Tok, the Orchid Garden, Bakthang and Banjhakri Waterfalls, take the Ropeway Ride, the Rumtek Monastery, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology to name a few.
Tsongmo Lake, also known as Tsomgo Lake or Changu Lake, is a glacial lake and is around 40 kms away from Gangtok. It is at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft). During the winter season the lake remains frozen. The lake surface reflects different colours with change of seasons. The colours of the lake also change with seasons. The lake is about 40 kilometres away from Gangtok on the Gangtok-Nathula Highway. A valid Permit issued by the Sikkim Police Department is required to visit the lake. The lake is oval in shape and is around 1 km in length and the width is around 500 mtrs
The lake is the venue for the Guru Purnima festival which is also the Raksha Bandhan festival when the faith healers known as Jhakris of Sikkim assemble at the lake area to derive benefits from the healing qualities of the lake waters.
Nathu La is a mountain pass which connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. The pass is at 4,310 m (14,140 ft) above mean sea level. Nathu means “listening ears” and La means “pass” in Tibetan. The pass is 54 kms east of Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Only citizens of India can visit the pass, and that only after obtaining a permit in Gangtok which is to be obtained in rotation basis through travel agencies registered with the Government of Sikkim.
The vegetation graduates from sub-tropical forest at its base, to a temperate region, to a wet and dry alpine climate, and finally to cold tundra desert devoid of vegetation. Around Nathu La and the Tibetan side, the region has little vegetation besides scattered shrubs. The Area will be covered with snow from October end to April-May.
Namchi is situated at an altitude of 1,675 m (5,500 ft) above sea level. It is situated at a distance of 92 kms from the state capital Gangtok and 90 kms from the town of Siliguri, the nearest railhead and airport. Namchi commands panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains and vast stretches of valley. It is also headquarters of South Sikkim district. The area is fast growing into a tourist destination with its enormous potential for all round tourist activities.
Namchi is fast becoming a major tourist spot and pilgrimage centre. The Namchi Monastery, Ralong Monastery and Tendong Hill are important Buddhist pilgrimage centres.
The world’s largest statue (at 118 ft) of the Buddhist Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, the patron saint of Sikkim, is on the Samdruptse hill (8 kms from Namchi).
Siddhesvara Dhaam is a unique pilgrimage project developed as “Pilgrim cum Cultural Centre” having a 100 ft statue of Lord Shiva and replicas of four Dhaams of the country the Hindus Jagannath, Dwarika, Rameshawaram, Badrinath in a hilltop called Solophok Hill overlooking Namchi town.
Ravangla is a small tourist town situated at an elevation of 7,000 ft in South Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is connected by state highway to other major towns in the state and lies between Pelling and Gangtok.
It acts as the starting point for the trek to Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary.
Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Pandim, Mt. Siniolchu, Mt. Kabru are just a few of the major peaks that are clearly visible from Ravangla. Ralang Monastery, a Buddhist monastery of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism is located six kilometres from Ravangla.
Ravangla attracts a lot of Himalayan birds and is a bird watcher’s paradise. Birds like verditer flycatchers, blue-fronted redstarts, grey bushchats, dark-throated thrush, blue whistling-thrush, green-backed tit and white-browed fantails can be easily spotted.
The forests around Ravangla have other birds like laughingthrushes, babblers, cuckoos and hill partridges. The rare satyr tragopan can also be spotted in Ravangla.
The Temi Tea Garden in Ravangla, established in 1969 by the Government of Sikkim, is located in South Sikkim in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. It is the only tea garden in Sikkim and considered one of the best in India and in the world.
Top quality tea is produced, which is in demand in the international market. The garden is laid over a gradually sloping hill. The tea produced in this garden is also partly marketed under the trade name “Temi Tea”.
The Tea Board of India awarded the ‘All India Quality Award’ to the Temi Tea Garden for two consecutive years of 1994 and 1995.
Pelling is a small town in West Sikkim. Pelling is nestled at an altitude of around 7,200 ft. The town is located at a distance of 10 kms from the district headquarters of Geyzing. With the influx of tourists over the years , the region is undergoing a metamorphosis, with the roads being repaired and hotels being set up.
The Himalayas and the Kanchenjunga may be viewed at close quarters from Pelling. Pelling also forms the base from where trekkers and other peripatetic adventurers undertake the strenuous and arduous treks in West Sikkim. The land around Pelling is still a virgin territory and is bathed with alpine vegetation, with numerous waterfalls lining the hillside.
Pelling is around 135 kms from the state capital Gangtok and about 150 kms from Siliguri, the nearest railhead and airport. Regular jeeps connect Pelling to the towns of Jorethang, Kalimpong and Namchi. The nearest airport is Bagdogra airport.
Places to visit in and around Pelling include the Local Monastery, the Rock Garden and Waterfall at nearby Rimbi, the imposing double-pronged Kanchenjunga Falls, the archaic quaint Singshore Bridge, the Changey Waterfall, the Khecheopalri Lake holy to Buddhists and the ancient Pemayangtse Monastery.
Yuksom is a historical town in Geyzing subdivision of West Sikkim district in the Northeast Indian state of Sikkim. It was the first capital of Sikkim established in 1642 AD by Phuntsog Namgyal who was the first Chogyal (temporal and religious king) of Sikkim.
Yuksom is where there is the Norbugang Chorten near the Norbugang throne, the place Namgyal was crowned and several monasteries and a lake. The dynastic rule of the Chogyals lasted for 333 years.
The Chogyal established the first monastery at Yuksom in Sikkim known as the Dubdi Monastery in 1701, which is part of Buddhist religious pilgrimage circuit involving the Norbugang Chorten, Pemayangtse Monastery, the Rabdentse ruins, the Sanga Choeling Monastery, the Khecheopalri Lake, and the Tashiding Monastery.
The Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Dubdi Monastery, is located in the area and also the smaller Mallu Monastery. Established in 1701, Dubdi Monastery professes to be the oldest monastery in Sikkim and is located at the top of a hill about an hour’s walk from Yuksom. It was also known as the Hermit’s Cell after its reclusive founder Lhatsun Namkha Jigme.
Kaluk is the small village located in the Himalayan foothills of West Sikkim, near the West Sikkim capital of Gyalshing in North India. It is a tourist destination due to the natural beauty of the village and its surroundings, such as the town of Rinchenpong.
Kangchenjunga, the world’s third highest peak, is visible from Kaluk
It is one of the windiest places in Sikkim and noted for destinations like the Durga Mandir, Rinchenpong Gumba and Megi Dara. The people of this area are dependent on agriculture and horticulture for their livelihood. Of late, tourism is playing a role in this region and many are now dependent on tourism.
Rinchenpong is a town in West Sikkim, India. It is situated in West Sikkim, about 40 km west of Gangtok, 10 km due south of Gyalshing, close to the village of Kaluk. It sits at an altitude of 5,576 ft (1,700 m) above sea level amidst a heavily forested area. It is famous for the Rigsum Monastery and trekking routes.
