Rabdentse
High on a ridge above Pelling, with the snow-clad Khanchenjunga in the distance, Rabdentse sits quietly in ruin. Once the proud capital of Sikkim, it’s now a place of mossy stones, broken walls, and silences that feel heavy with memory. Walking here...
Reshi Hot Springs in West Sikkim
Reshi Hot Springs by the banks of the Rangeet River, just about an hour’s drive (27 km) from Pelling, this little pocket of warmth has been drawing travelers for centuries.
Rinchenpong - Valley of West Sikkim
Tucked away in the folds of West Sikkim’s Gyalshing district, Rinchenpong has that quiet kind of beauty that doesn’t shout for attention. It’s the sort of place where mist drifts lazily over ridges, forests breathe slowly, and the Himalayas stand...
Sanga Choeling Monastery
High on a forested ridge above Pelling, Sanghak Choeling Monastery sits quietly, looking out over the Himalayas. Built in the late 1600s, it’s one of Sikkim’s oldest monasteries, known to locals as the “place of secret spells.” Getting there takes a...
Legship
Legship town is on the banks of the Rangeet River in West Sikkim, this quiet little town feels more like a whisper - one filled with old legends, temple bells, and the steam rising from natural hot springs. Travelers usually pass through on the way...
Biksthang, the Hidden Serenity
Tucked into the emerald folds of West Sikkim, Biksthang whispers its presence only to those who seek true stillness. At around 4,100 feet, this little hamlet - also known as Chuchen or Mangalbaray - offers a rare balance of solitude and...
Tashiding - Spiritual Heartbeat
How does a hilltop turn into a sacred destination? In Tashiding’s case, the story begins in 1641. Ngadak Sempa Chenpo Phunshok Rigzing - one of the three lamas who crowned Sikkim’s first Chogyal (king) at Yuksom - built a small temple here. A few...
Yuksom
Nestled in the far western corner of Sikkim lies Yuksam (a.k.a Yuksom), a quaint village that serves as the gateway to the mythical realm of Shangri-La, also known as Ney-Pemathang. Surrounded by towering mountains cloaked in...
Khecheopalri Lake
Discover the serene beauty of Khecheopalri Lake, affectionately known as the"wishing lake."Surrounded by lush green forests, this tranquil lake holds sacred significance for both Buddhists and Hindus in Sikkim. Visitors are reminded that only...
Pemayangtse Monastery
Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche consecrated three spots in west Sikkim, leading to the construction of Dubdi, Tashiding, Pemayangtse, and Sangachoeling monasteries. Pemayangtse was exclusively reserved for"ta-sang"lamas, monks of pure Tibetan...