Sikkim’s Peaceful Mountain Retreats

Gangtok is a city, municipality, the capital and the largest town of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is also the headquarters of the East Sikkim district. Gangtok is located in the eastern Himalayan range, at an elevation of 1,650 m (5,410 ft). Its name means hill-top, and it is considered one of the most beautiful hill stations in the country. Gangtok is a blend of cultural identities and urbanisation, making it a breathing and dynamic bit of paradise of the northeast.

Jewel of West Sikkim, Yuksom is the most enchanting of all the tourist places in Sikkim.  Rustic yet sublime here beauty laughs in the scenic villages, serenity gazes at you far from the old monasteries and Crispy breeze of the mountains whispers in your ears the tales of delightful peace.

Tsomgo Lake, also known as Changu Lake is a glacial lake in Sikkim and located at an altitude of 12,310 feet. The name Tsomgo means ‘Source of water’. It’s located 40kms from Gangtok town and on the steep route known as Jawaharlal Nehru Road which leads all the way to Nathula Pass.

In case you are a nature lover, snow covered mountains, cascading waterfall, crispy mountain breeze, tranquil Tsomgo Lake and flower-scented meadows of Nathula Pass will definitely please your soul. It is one of the popular tourist spots in Sikkim.

Pelling is a perfect place for you if you want to enjoy some quiet time amidst the drop-dead gorgeous setting of majestic mountains and delightful greenery. Mesmerizing waterfalls will respond to your heart’s lovely wild. It is also a great place to enjoy the thrill of adventure activities like Kayaking, trekking, rafting and Mountain Biking. A beautiful amalgamation simplicity and sublimity which makes Pelling one of the best places to visit in Sikkim.

It is one of the top visiting places in Sikkim and one of the great places to rejuvenate your soul. The scenic village of Lachung is a humble yet beautiful paradise of greenery.  Apple Orchards, majestic mountains, varieties of flora and fauna hot springs enchanting forests and cascading waterfalls adorn this small village of Lachung.

Ravangla is another pretty mountainous village in South Sikkim where you will be amused by watching the jaw-dropping views of the Himalayas and the alpine forests from afar. It’s a place from where people can take a glimpse of some major peaks of the Himalayas including Kanchenjunga.

Located 22 Km from Gangtok near Rumtek Monastery, Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden is a treasure trove of exquisite variety of flora maintained by the Forest Department of the government of Sikkim. It is one of the most popular places to visit in Sikkim.