Places To Visit In Sikkm
Gangtok (East Sikkim)
The capital of Sikkim, Gangtok (which means 'hilltop'), sprawls down the west side of a long ridge flanking the Ranipul River. The scenery is spectacular and there are excellent views of the entire Kanchenjunga Range from many points in the environs of the city.
Many people expect Gangtok to be a smaller version of Kathmandu. It's not, but it is not a bad place to spend a couple of days. Gangtok only became the capital in the mid-19th century (previous capitals were at Yuksom and Rabdentse) and the town has undergone a rapid and rather unattractive modernisation in recent years.
Pemayangtse ( West Sikkim)
The 115 km drive from Gangtok to the Pemayangtse Monastery plunges down into the hot, humid valley of the Teesta river where broad-leafed tropical plants thrive and then rises to a 2,085 m high ridge. Here in the 17th century, a Buddhist sage set up a hermitage which grew into Pemayangtse Monastery. Excellent murals brighten this ancient shrine’s walls and ceiling and there is a wooden model of a heavenly palace as revealed in a dream to the founder of this monastery, Lhatsun Chempo.
Yumthang (North Sikkim)
Yumthang in North Sikkim situ
ated at an alt. of 12,000 feet is about 140 km from Gangtok, the state’s capital. This paradise for nature lovers has a fascinating blend of breathtaking scenic view with hot springs and alpine environment.
In May-June, the whole hillside erupts into a riot of colours with rhododendron-ablaze in fiery red, hues of pink, yellow, purple and white. On the way to this beautiful natural paradise, one can see the magnificent Khang-Chen-Dzonga range in all its splendour from Singhik village and pass through lush green Lachung. The steep rugged mountain terrains, the cascading water falls particularly the ones at Beema and Lachung makes the Yumthang trip interesting and enchanting. [Read more on North Sikkim]
Jorethang (South Sikkim)
Jorethang in Sikkim is a major business centre in the South Sikkim District, on the West Bengal border, 30 km from Darjeeling. The Maghe Mela in Jorethang in South Sikkim is an annual event. It lasts for about three days starting on the 14th of January.The festival attracts village folk from all of South and West District by dint of the right climate. It is celebrated just after all the tasks related to harvesting and replanting winter crops are complete. This is time to celebrate and enjoy. It is also the place which divides Sikkim with West Bengal.[ Read more..
