Nestled amidst the picturesque locality in the lap of the mountain range of the mighty Himalaya, Sikkim is the small and beautiful eastern state of India and is a highly revered tourist destination that attracts thousands of mountain lovers, nature trekkers, explorers and adventure seekers from all over the globe. Sikkim perfectly justifies the old adage that says ‘good things come in small packages’. Even being the second smallest state of India, the vivid and vibrant beauty of the Sikkim enriched with the exotic view of the magical Nature has always been one of the top tourist destinations in India and always drawn nature-loving tourists towards the mesmerizing hilly terrain.
The gateway to the eastern Himalayan mountain range in India, the Sikkim not only attracts the nature lovers but also the adventure seekers. There are many places to visit and many things to do in the enchanting land of the Sikkim. In this piece of tourism information, you will find the four most visited tourism destination in Sikkim. So, if you are planning to set your foot on the breathtaking land of Sikkim, you must consider these places to visit in Sikkim for the ultimate holiday joy.
Gangtok
You will hardly resist yourself to get mesmerized by the alluring natural beauty and appeal of the Gangtok. Nestled in the lap of the Eastern Himalayan mountain range, Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim is the paradise for nature loving tourist. The breathtaking view of the vivid hilly surroundings enriched with immense beauty of greenery draped landscape will rejuvenate your body, mind and soul. The serenity of lush forest, hilly locality and gushing water of the rivers and springs all combined for an enchanting view. The mountain biking, river rafting, cable car riding, hiking, trekking and various other adventurous activities organized in Gangtok are enough to satiate the adventure seeker’s mind.
Tsomgo Lake
The Tsomgo Lake, also known as Changu Lake, is situated around 38 km from the city of Gangtok and at the altitude of 12,400 ft. This is one among the few glacial lakes located in Sikkim located on the north side of the famous Nathu La Pass. As, this beautiful lake is situated in the restricted zone of the Sikkim, which is restricted for the civilians, so Indian nationals need an inner line permit to visit the lake. The foreign nationals are required to get a special permit to visit this lake. With the oval shape and stretched in the 1 km, the lake offers an amazingly breathtaking view. The lake is also considered pious by the local residents 15 meters deep and is considered sacred by the local people. During the winter season, the lake gets covered with the sheet of ice, but its beauty has its charm in the summer season when the blue water of the lake reflects the adjacent White Mountain peaks and sapphire colored sky.
Nathu La Pass
The Nathu La Pass is located at around 55 km from the city of Gangtok and at the altitude of 14450 ft. The road to the Nathula crosses through the famous Tsomgo lake and is one of the highest altitude motorable roads in the world. It takes around 3 hours to reach Nathula from Gangtok. Once this pass was the major passage route, known as the old silk route, connects the India to Tibet before it closed in 1962. Only Indians are permitted to visit till the India-China border at Nathula and that too only 4 days in a week – Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Indians too can visit this place by obtaining a special permit from the designated officials. You can consult any registered travel agency in Sikkim to help you to obtain the permits easily. Foreign nationals are not permitted by any means to visit at the Nathu La pass.
Lachung
The quaint and picturesque village of Lachung is surrounded by the breathtaking mountain range and located at the altitude of 8610 ft. The Lachung village is the wonder of nature’s beauty surrounded with the serene snowy White Mountain peaks, spectacular waterfalls, gleaming water streams along with the large stretch of the apple orchards. It is a perfect holiday destination for tourists looking for a tranquil place amidst the breathtaking view of the Himalayan Mountain range. The village is located on the both banks of the Lachung Chu River and widely famous for orchards of Apples, Apricots and Peaches. There is an old monastery built around 1880 located amidst the apple orchard near the village. However, being an old village is not a problem for an accommodation facility in Lachung as there are many hotels and lodges as well as a Dak Bungalow available at reasonable cost. Though the village of Lachung is a famous tourist destination in Sikkim, the village still preserves its culture and traditions that are the identity of this village.
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