Yumthang Valley - Valley of Blossoms and Bliss
Yumthang Valley is at a soaring 11,800 feet in North Sikkim’s Lachung region, a spellbinding tapestry of alpine meadows, hot springs, and snow-draped peaks. Known as the “Valley of Flowers,” this pristine haven, 140 kilometers from Gangtok,...
The Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary
Nestled in the heart of North Sikkim’s Yumthang Valley, Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary is a vibrant canvas where nature paints with reckless abandon. Sprawling across 43 square kilometers at altitudes between 3,048 and 4,575 meters, this botanical...
Singhik
Perched at 5,118 feet in the rugged embrace of Mangan District, Singhik is a serene speck of a village in North Sikkim, just four kilometers from the district’s bustling hub, Mangan. A mere 70 kilometers from Gangtok, this offbeat retreat offers a...
Phodong Monastery
Tucked into the emerald folds of North Sikkim, Phodong Monastery rises like a sacred sentinel at 4,500 feet, a mere 38 kilometers from Gangtok’s vibrant pulse. This 18th-century gem, cradled by the Himalayan foothills, hums with the chants of 260...
Lachung
Nestled at a breathtaking 9,600 feet in the heart of Mangan District, Lachung is a hill station in North Sikkim that feels like a secret whispered by the Himalayas. Straddling the banks of the Lachen and Lachung rivers, this charming town, 125...
Chungthang
Nestled at the heart of Mangan District in North Sikkim, Chungthang is a tranquil hamlet where the Lachen and Lachung rivers merge to birth the mighty Teesta, weaving a tapestry of spiritual sanctity and raw natural beauty. At roughly 5,500 feet...
Kabi Longtsok
At about 4,800 feet in North Sikkim, Kabi Longtsok sits quietly among forests and hills, just 17 kilometers north of Gangtok on the North Sikkim Highway. More than a landmark, it is remembered as the ground where alliances shaped Sikkim’s...
Mangan - Gateway to the Highlands
Mangan isn’t just a stop on the way north – it’s a town with its own heartbeat. Sitting at around 3,000 feet, it’s the administrative hub of North Sikkim, but more than that, it’s a place where old Lepcha stories rub shoulders with road-trippers...
West Sikkim
Gyalshing (a.k.a Geyzing) is ocated 117 km from Gangtok at an altitude of 2,085 m, Gyalshing serves as the district headquarters of West Sikkim. It witnessed the birth of a dynasty and the spread of Buddhism in the region. The town offers various...
Norbugang
Norbugang, a historic site located just a 15-minute walk from Yuksam. According to the prophecy of Guru Rimpoche, three learned Lamas gathered here in 1642 and enthroned Chogyal Phuntsog as the first religious king of Sikkim. Today, you can still...