Places To See :
Gangtok
Gangtok the capital city of Sikkim has the perfect blend of traditional and modern things. This beautiful city offers enthralling activities, amazing locations, and delicious food. Gangtok attracts a large number of tourists every year as it is the closest to a lot of beautiful attractions like Bulbule, Tsongmo Lake, Nathula Pass, and the Himalayan Zoological Park among many others. This alluring city has the best accommodations, restaurants, clubs, and views. Travelers can visit many places around this city like the MG Marg, Rumtek Monastery, Saramsha Garden, and Ganesh Tok to name a few. Due to its scenic beauty, amazing ambiance and so many fascinating attractions and activities, Gangtok is a must-visit.
Ravangla
Located at an altitude of 7000 ft Ravangla mesmerizes its visitors with its scenic beauty and cultural diversity. It has snowy mountains, amazing waterfalls, unique villages, old monasteries, and a fresh atmosphere. It is home to the Bonn Monastery, Ralang Monastery's old yet historical market of Kewzing along with mysterious small caves. Ravangla gets a lot of tourist visits every year and is believed to be one of the most beautiful places to visit in Sikkim. Full of panoramic landscapes and amazing activities this beautiful town has an enchanting aura and is perfect for a vacation.
Pelling
Located in the West District of Sikkim, Pelling is the second biggest tourist destination of Sikkim. Home to the Pemgmayangste Monastery this joyful town offers a breathtaking sight of the Kanchenjunga and the neighboring peaks. It offers its visitors some enthralling activities like mountain biking, rock climbing, village tours, meditations, and much more. This scenic town offers compelling monasteries, temples, and landscapes. It is covered with thick forests which are home to diverse flora and fauna and this town has a holy and peaceful environment. Pelling is a hub for tourists due to its natural beauty and amazing attractions which demand a visit.
Lachung
Lachung is one of the most beautiful hill stations in all of the Himalayan region and is also famous among travelers for its compelling beauty. Lachung is filled with flower valleys, snowy mountains, and natural beauty. Lachung is also very close to the beautiful valley of flowers the Yumthang Valley. Lachung is the most beautiful during winter as a thick layer of snow makes this beautiful destination an unparalleled one. It has beautiful rivers, and snow-capped mountains and offers amazing activities. Travelers can also visit the beautiful Yumthang Valley and the alluring Zero Point from Lachung.
Himalayan Zoological Park
At an altitude of 1780 meters and about 5 km away from Gangtok is The Himalayan Zoological Park located. This amazing zoo is one of the most unique places to visit in Sikkim full of exotic wildlife conserved in their natural habitats. The endangered Red Pandas are the top attractions of the zoo while visitors can also spot a variety of birds like the Golden Pheasant, Silver Pheasant, Kalij, and Satyr Tragopan among many others. The Park also contains Himalayan Black Bears, Clouded Leopards, Snow Leopards, Tibetan Wolves, Porcupines, and many more fascinating animals. The Himalayan Zoological Park also has several souvenir shops, cafes, and restaurants for visitors to sit in.
Tsongmo Lake
Located about 40 km away from Gangtok, the beauty of this lake is unparalleled. At an elevation of 3735 meters, the beauty of this lake is enhanced by the alpine forests and the rhododendron flowers that surround the oval lake. During summer the lake is formed by the melting of snow-capped Himalayan peaks and glaciers around it. During winter the lake freezes over due to snowfall and creates an amazing view. Visitors can ride on decorated Yaks and try a variety of traditional foods and drinks. Tsongmo Lake is immensely popular among tourists and is seen as one of the best places Sikkim has to offer.
