Yumthang

Yumthang Valley

Yumthang Valley is a beautiful valley in northern Sikkim. It is at an altitude of 3,500 meters above sea level and is therefore naturally home to many beautiful Himalayan flowers. It is rightly called the Valley of Flowers, although this name is associated with the Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand. This Valley is extremely picturesque, […]

Pelling

Pelling

Pelling offers tourists endless opportunities to explore Mother Nature. Kanchenjunga is not the only show to be seen in this small hamlet. Near the city are impressive places like Kanchenjunga Falls, Rimbi Falls, Changey Falls, Rock Garden, Sinsore Bridge, Khechipelri Lake, Pemyangse Monastery, and Rabdantse Ruins. While Kanchenjunga Falls amazes visitors with the sight of […]

Lachung

Lachung river flowing through Yumthang valley in North Sikkim, India

Lachung is one of the most beautiful villages in the valleys of North Sikkim. Perched at an elevation of 8,610 feet, it is at a distance of 120 km from Gangtok and is frequented by travelers wishing to visit the Yumthang, Katao, and Yumasamdong areas of North Sikkim’s mountains, dazzling waterfalls, and sparkling streams, Lachung […]

Lachen

Lachen

North Sikkim means laugh-laugh to the majority. These quaint villages, still devoid of tourists, serve as base camps for excursions into the higher elevations of North Sikkim, including spectacular Lake Gurudongmar. You can reach Lachen in the evening from Gangtok or Mangan and acclimate to 9000ft in preparation for your early morning excursion to Lake […]

Gangtok

View of Gangtok The Capital City of Sikkim, India

Sikkim is India’s smallest northeastern state, flanked on all four sides by Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet, and West Bengal. Mount Kangchenjunga, the highest mountain in India, is home to the Himalayas and is located in Sikkim. Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim. Sikkim became part of India in 1975. Formerly an independent monarchy, little is known […]