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Pelling
Pelling is a beautiful town located in the western district of West Bengal and is the second most popular tourist destination after Gangtok. Located at a distance of 160 km from the capital city of Sikkim the place offers scenic views of the snowcapped mountains and beautiful valleys along with a wide range of activities to try on one of which is the skywalk.
Gangtok
Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim as is the most populated city of Gangtok that inhabits diverse communities living together happily with honesty and transparency. The city of Gangtok is abundant in natural beauty with rich flora and fauna along with popular tourist destinations like Tashi Viewpoint, Tsomgo Lake, Rumtek Monastery, and many more.
Gurudongmar Lake
Nestled in the northern part of Sikkim, Gurudongmar is the highly suggested place to visit that is one of the most sacred places for the people of Sikkim. The lake is located at a distance of 174 km from the city of Gangtok which offers scenic beauty and serene vibes. The majority of the lake is frozen during the winter which attracts nature lovers from all over the world.
Zuluk
Situated at an elevation of 11,200 feet, The Zuluk is a majestic place surrounded by snow-capped mountains and offers a panoramic view of the entire Himalayan range. Zuluk is famous for its zigzag roads known as the Silk Route is a hot spot for adventure seekers and is an ideal destination for mountain bikers. Thambi viewpoint is located on the top hill of the Zuluk which offers stunning Himalayan scenery.
Ravangla
Nestle in the eastern Himalayan range of South Sikkim, Ravangla is a popular tourist destination with beautiful scenery and peaceful environments. Being located at an elevation of 8,000 meters the valley offers the finest view of Kanchenjunga and other Himalayan ranges like Kabru, Pandim, and many more. Temi Tea Garden, Ralang Monastery, and Rayong Sunrise Viewpoint are among the common tourist sites of Ravangla.
Tsomgo Lake
Regarded as the most visited site of Sikkim, Tsomgo Lake is situated at an elevation of 12,310 feet and is among the most favored places of Sikkim It lies 38 km from the city of Gangtok that lies on the route to the Nathula Pass. It is among the highest-altitude lakes and is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and hills.
Sikkim is the home to diverse communities that live happily with each other maintaining the rich tradition of Sikkim. Lepcha, Bhutia, and Nepali are three of the most common communities in the state. Hinduism and Buddhism are among the most followed religions followed by Christianity. The people of Sikkim are friendly, calm, and honest with agriculture and tourism being the primary source of livelihood in the rural areas.
Sikkim is widely known for its rich culture and traditions that partially resemble Tibetan culture. The state shares its boundary with West Bengal and therefore most of the festivals and rituals are common among both the states. Dasai and Losar are the most popular festivals which are celebrated with music and dance forms. The people of Sikkim are known for their hospitality and friendly gestures that highly affect the tourism industry of the state.
The rich cuisine and delicacies of Sikkim attracts food lovers from all over the world and offers unique taste and dishes made from organic vegetable and ingredients. Rice, noodles, and soups are the staple diet of the people of Sikkim with most of the dishes prepared with high amounts of spices and chilies. Thukpa, Momo, Shaphaley, and Churpi, are common foods of the state along with a variety of chilies some of which are dale Khorasani and Jire Khorasani.
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking is among the most popular activities in Sikkim that attracts adventure seekers and bikers from all over the country. Zuluk is one of the ideal places for mountain biking as it offers a hairpin road along with various other biking trails making it an exciting activity to try on.
Helicopter Ride
The helicopter ride is one of the most popular activities to try on in Sikkim. It lets you have a bird's view of the entire valley along with the surrounding forest and mountains.
River Rafting
Among various activities to try on river rafting is among the most popular activity sport that lets you indulge in a thrilling activity. The activity lets you glide along the rapids of the Teesta River while navigating through the dense forests and valleys of Sikkim.
Dzongri Trek
Dzongri Trek is among the most challenging and thrilling activities to try on in Sikkim. The 7-day trek includes a 50km trek starting from the valley of Yuksom to the Dzongri valley. The trek offers you a glimpse of Himalayan scenery and forests along the journey.
Hot Springs
Apart from thrilling activities and Himalayan scenery Sikkim is also home to various type of Hot Springs that attracts tourist and also hold a religious significance. Reshi Hot Spring is one such spring that is believed to have medicinal properties in it.
Yak Ride
Yak is among the unique experience that takes you on a short safari along Tsomgo Lake. Yak is a main source of livelihood and taking is ride in it is a must-to-do activity in Sikkim.
Air : Airway is the best mode of transportation to reach Sikkim with a direct flight to Pakyong Airport that can be boarded from any area of the country.
Train : There is no major railway station in the Sikkim. New Jalpaiguri is the nearest railway station located at a distance of 118km from the city of Gangtok.
Road : Traveling to Sikkim via road is one of the most preferred modes of transportation that allows you to reach Sikkim while enjoying the scenic views of the valley and mountains. NH 31 connects Sikkim to the other states of Sikkim.