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Sikkim The Land Of Peace & Tranquility

Places of interest district wise are given below

East Sikkim ::

The capital city Gangtok is located here and it is the hub of all activities. To top this there are glorious mountain sights including the view of the majestic over 7000 meter high peaks of Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Lhotse. Internationally famous Rumtek Monastery, the Dharma Chakra center and the seat of His Holiness, the Gyalwa Karmapa is located here. It is a replica of the original Kagyurpa Monastery in Tsurphu, Tibet. Some of the places of interest or tourist spots in Gangtok are

Enchay Monastery
Permanent Flower Show
Do-Drul Chorten
Handloom and Handicrafts Centre
Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology
Saramsa Garden
Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre
Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden
Water Garden
Tashi View Point
Ganesh Tok
Sa Ngor Chotshog Centre, etc.

Tours to surrounding areas which originates from Gangtok are the following and covers a day and at present domestic tourist are given permit to visit Nathula 4 days a week (Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday)

Important places are-

Tsomgo Lake.
Baba Harbajan Singh Memorial
Nathula pass

West Sikkim ::

Sikkim perhaps has the most beautiful natural lakes in the world. It is a domain of sky lacquered lakes, glacial valleys and chiseled peaks. You can not only enjoy its tourist spots but also try out many adventure sports, the West District offers adventure activities also. River rafting, trekking, mountaineering etc begin here. Another sight to cherish is the golden glow of the setting sun changing the color of the snow-capped peaks Kanchenjunga and other great Eastern Himalayan peaks to crimson, pink, and shining gold. The rivers Teesta and Rangeet attract white water rafting revelers in large numbers. Some of the places of interest or tourist spot are

Pemayangtse Monastery
Rabdentse Ruins
Sanga Choling Monastery
Khecheopalri Lake
Yuksom
Tashiding Monastery
Varsey
Soreng, etc.

North Sikkim ::

The famous Shingbha Rhododendron sanctuary as well as the Khanchendzonga National Park is located here. For the botanist, an animal and nature lover Darjeeling offers several places of interest. During spring time, the meadows of Yumthang, Lachen, and Lachung abound with wildflowers, which carpet the valley in a riot of colors. The Hot Springs and rich tribal culture and customs are other attractions. Some of the places of interest or tourist spot are:

Phodong Monastery
Phensang Monastery
Singhik
Chungthang
Lachung
Yumthang
Lachen
Guru Dongmar Lake
Katao, etc.

South Sikkim ::

The dense alpine trees, beautiful orchids, panoramic lakes etc. provide the perfect setting for tourism and adventure. Most of the famous monasteries are located here. A 108 ft high image of the patron saint of Sikkim, Guru Padmashambhava is situated near the district headquarters at Namchi. Ravangla offers trekking up to Maenam and Tendong Hill here. Uttarey and Varsey Rhododendrons Sanctuary is also located here. Some of the places of interest or tourist spot are]

Namchi
Temi Tea Garden
Ravangla
Menam Hill
Borong
Dentam
Keochapokhri Lake
Kanchendzonga Fall
Singshore Bridge / Uttarey, etc

" An inviting
Tibetan-themed place
with exceptionally
friendly service and
clean.
- The Lonely Planet"

"Extensive, well-run
hotel with comfortable
airy rooms. Exchange
facilities and credit
cards are accepted
for un-discounted rooms;
there is a cheaper
annexe up the road.
- Roughguides.com"