Places To Visit in North Sikkim
North Sikkim, situated in India’s eastern Himalayan region, boasts incredible natural beauty that spans snowcapped mountain peaks to lush forests, rivers and lakes – it offers something special for nature enthusiasts of any kind! No matter if your taste runs towards adventure travel or relaxation in hot springs; North Sikkim has something to offer everyone; from unspoiled wilderness walks through to relaxing hot spring baths to enjoying tranquil mountain getaways, North Sikkim offers something memorable! In this post we explore some of its greatest hidden gems such as Gurudongmar Lake or charming Lachen village (Lachen.org). Lachen
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Places To Visit in North Sikkim
Gurudongmar Lake
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Gurudongmar Lake in Lachen in North Sikkim should not be forgotten when planning your travel itinerary. Situated 17100 feet above sea level and offering breathtaking views of snow-clad mountains as well as crystal-clear waters, Gurudongmar is considered an unforgettable lake that should not be forgotten when planning trips abroad. Not only does its breathtaking setting boast stunning mountainous vistas from every direction and clear waters but this lake also holds great religious importance to locals; locals believe its waters contain healing properties while its vicinity houses popular worship spots across faiths – making Gurudongmar an exceptional spiritual destination worth exploring! Be sure to enjoy an evening stroll before exploring this spectacular lake!
Yumthang Valley
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Yumthang Valley, known by some as “Valley of Flowers”, is widely recognized as an essential destination in North Sikkim located 140 kilometers north of Gangtok. This idyllic place beckons with rivers, hot springs and lush meadows adorned with Rhododendron flowers – the national flower. Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary features 24 varieties of Rhododendron flowers that attract visitors every February until mid June. As Yumthang Valley remains closed from December through March due to heavy snowfall, tourists can still take advantage of its healing properties through hot springs all year long. Along with beautiful waterfalls and scenic gushing streams that flow into Pauhunri and Shundu Tsenpa Peaks; Yumthang Valley makes any journey that much more breathtaking!
Lachen
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Lachen, situated near the border between North Sikkim and Bhutan, is an idyllic town known for its gorgeous natural surroundings and tranquil vegetation as well as for hosting Lachung monastery – two popular tourist spots. As it serves as the entrance to Gurudongmar and Tso Lhamu lakes, making an excellent destination for Buddhist travelers and pilgrims. Lachen boasts lush landscapes of grasslands, trees and apple orchards among pine-lined valleys and snowy white mountains in the Eastern Himalayas. Lachen serves as an idyllic starting point for treks through Green Lake National Park and Kanchenjunga National Park as well as expeditions leading to Cho-Lamu Valley, Gurudongmar Lake and Shinghba Rhododendron Sanctuary which makes Lachen an absolute must-visit destination. For nature enthusiasts!
Cholamu Lake
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Cholamu Lake, India’s 14th-largest and one of the world’s most stunning waters, stands out as being an amazing sight at 18,000 feet near Tibet, needing special permits from visitors in order to access. Trekking is currently required due to treacherous mountain terrain preventing travel companies from offering transportation there; its breathtaking beauty can’t be rivaled though its stunning mountains reaching 24,000 feet tall providing shadows over its surface while creating shadowy mountainsides looming over it, along with towering mountains reaching 24,000-foot mountains creating shadowed shadowed walls of beauty make this destination worth seeing whenever possible!
Thangu Valley
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Thangu is an inviting town at 3900m that makes an excellent base from which to explore Gurugongmar Lake, Muguthang or Cho Lhamu Lakes. Offering beautiful panoramic views across and the Tibetan Plateau while boasting vibrant alpine blooms during May-June months; hiking trails leading to Chopta Valley and Muguthang add further character while winter snows cover these blooms for months between October-March encasing these blooms within their covers – yet Thangu still hosts an important military base due to its closeness from both sides of China/India bordering area!
Chopta Valley
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Chopta Valley in North Sikkim is an extremely vibrant tourist attraction known for its vivid range of colours. Commonly referred to as the Valley of Flowers, visitors flock there in summer time. Yet despite this fame and accessibility issues, very few visitors visit. If wildlife and nature enthusiasts would enjoy coming here then Chopta is certainly worth experiencing; here you may get to witness several animals, plants and birds species you never knew existed!
Mt Katao
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Mt Katao lies in Sikkim’s Northern region and boasts amazing beauty that lies 144km from Gangtok and 28km away from Lachung, providing adventure enthusiasts with plenty of ski, snow tubing and snowboarding opportunities during winter months. However, access is granted via military permit; its vegetation includes poppy, rhododendron and primula providing plenty of adventure sport opportunities at its base area as well as 15000ft-high peak which features snow cover year-round providing spectacular panoramas at its summit point offering spectacular panoramic panoramas throughout winter months!
Chungthang
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Chungthang is an idyllic town situated near the junction of Lachen and Lachung rivers at an elevation of 1790m approximately 95 kilometers south-west from Gangtok, making an important base for Indian army operations as well as hosting medical facilities. This town is said to have been blessed by Guru Padmasambhava himself; visitors can find rocks with his footprints and handprints embedded within. Additionally, an area home to paddy fields believed to have also received this bountiful gift is accessible within this village. Chungthang may have also been frequented by Guru Nanak Dev ji, as evidenced by him planting trees there. Chungthang’s stunning valley hosts diverse species of flora and fauna – making the town an excellent location for photographers capturing images of nature or wildlife photography. Chungthang offers visitors an ideal and tranquil stopover before venturing deeper into Lachen, Lachung or Yumthang Valleys.
Top Attractions in North Sikkim
- Yumthang Valley
- Yume Samdong (Zero Point)
- Chopta Valley
- Naga Falls
- Bhim Nala Falls
- Lachung Monastery
- Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary
- Thangu Valley
- Lachung River
- Labrang Monastery
- Confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu
Places to visit in East Sikkim
Top 7 Places To Visit In East Sikkim:
- Gangtok
- Tsomgo Lake
- Nathu La Pass
- Jelep La
- Tashi View Points
- Zuluk
- Nathang Valley
Places to visit in South Sikkim
Top 8 Places To Visit In South Sikkim:
- Namchi
- Ravangla
- Sikip
- Rabong
- Borong
- Tendong Hill
- Maenam Hill
- Solophok
North Sikkim Hotels
Top 10 Hotels In North Sikkim:
- The Lachung Inn
- Le Coxy Resort Lachung
- Summit Panghen Metok
- Ourguest Camp Lachung
- The Country House
- KhenKhim Regency, Lachen with Heater
- Summit Khangri Karpo Retreat & Spa
- Magellan’s The Grand Lachen
- Tenzing Retreat, Lachung
- Kitsel Homestay
Places to visit in West Sikkim
Top 5 Places To Visit In West Sikkim:
- Kanchenjunga National Park
- Khecheopalri Lake
- Pelling
- Yuksom
- Goecha La
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Conclusion:
North Sikkim is truly an exquisite experience for visitors of any kind – its varied culture, peaceful landscape and breathtaking views make this a destination that cannot be missed! Chungthang’s peaceful city to Mt Katao’s surreal mountains to Chopta Valley’s vibrant colors have many attractions for those seeking tranquil vacations or adrenaline-pumping adventure all await in North Sikkim – so grab your luggage and experience what the Himalayan paradise can bring you!
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