Little known paradise for peace seekers (North Sikkim)

let the fresh breeze sink in. It’s time for you to relax and make the best out of the remaining time by resting and hogging on good food. If you get your energy back, do go for a walk at the mall road or some local marketplace. It’s great for buying some local products #ShopLocal.

You can spend the entire covering all the beautiful sightseeing points in Pelling. Pelling is a little town in the north-eastern state of Sikkim. It is located at the foot of the Khangchendzonga mountain range. The Buddhist monastery Sanga Choling in the late-17th century has mountain views. The Pemayangtse Monastery contains wall paintings, statues, and a Guru Padmasambhava gold-plated bust.

 The whole ride of five hours would be very relaxing while you admire the panoramic views on both sides of the highway. Gangtok is Sikkim‘s capital known as a land of quietness, adventure, monasteries, and mystical rituals. 

The major sightseeing points in Gangtok are Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir. After a filling breakfast at the hotel, start your day by preparing for a visit to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir. 

Lastly, Gangtok is famous for the great north-eastern delicacies. Do try the food at local restaurants. Now you might be exhausted, so it’s time to return to the hotel and get some sleep.

Tashi View Point

This viewpoint lets your eyes encounter the exotic beauty of snowcapped Mt. Kanchenjunga and nearby valleys. Because it away from the bustling city life, it is a remarkable place for peace seekers. Moreover, this point offers one of the most amazing sunrises as well.

Ropeway & Banjhakri Falls

A place worth visiting, the waterfall is the most famous place among the tourists. With opportunities for adventure activities such as ropeway, boating, etc., Banjhakri Falls is a pleasant site with breathtaking views.

Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom

Established in 1957; the place aims at preserving the art and craft of the people of Gangtok. In this era where modernization is the trend, this place keeps you connected with your roots. Handcrafted folding tables, hand-painted masques, paintings, shawls, etc., are a few of the things that you get here.

Post breakfast, check out from the hotel and leave for Lachen, a tiny hamlet in the North Sikkim. During your journey, from Gangtok to Lachen, you will enjoy a small break at Naga Waterfall, The Confluence of Lachen Chu (River) & Lachung Chu (River) at Chungthang and Bhim Nala Waterfall. 

Follow the nerve wrenching hilly roads and head towards Chopta Valley, a relatively unexplored and untouched region in Northwestern region of Sikkim. After driving for few kilometer from Chopta Valley, you will visit Gurudongmar Lake, which is considered as sacred by both Buddhists and Sikhs. The best about the lake is despite its location it never freezes even in the peak of winter

Post breakfast, drive to Yumthang Valley (12,000 ft), which is also known as the valley of flowers. On your way back to the hotel from Yumthang Valley, you will be visiting a hot spring, which is believed to have some medicinal properties. Head back to the resort for lunch, check out, and head towards Gangtok.

On the way, if the weather is clear you may get to see Mighty Khangchendzonga from Singhik's viewpoint. 

Post breakfast, pack your stuff and you’ll be on your way to either New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) or Bagdogra Airport (IXB) depending on your mode of transportation. Return home with Sikkim nice and affectionate memories.