SIKKIM

 SIKKIM

GANGTOK , the capital of Sikkim is a small hill town with the total area of 19.2km sq

the only place to  visit in Gangtok is Mahatma Gandhi road popularly known as
M.G.Road

PLACES OF TOURIST ATTRACTION  NEAR GANGTOK
  • RAVANGLA


    The Buddha Park of Ravangla, also known as Tathagata Tsal, is situated near Ravangla in South Sikkim district, Sikkim, India. It was constructed between 2006 and 2013 and features a 130-foot (40 m) high statue of the Buddha as its centerpiece. The site was chosen within the larger religious complex of the Rabong Gompa (Monastery), itself a centuries-old place of pilgrimage. Also nearby is Ralang Monastery, a key monastery in Tibetan Buddhism.

  • NATHU LA PASS



    Nathu La is a mountain pass in the Himalayas in East Sikkim district. It connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The pass, at 4,310 m above mean sea level, forms a part of an offshoot of the ancient Tea Horse Road. Nathu means "listening ears" and La means "pass" in Tibetan.

  • ZERO POINT


    Although peace and tranquility prevails throughout the year at Zero Point Sikkim however the best season for visiting Yumthang Valley, Lachung and Zero Point Sikkim starts in late February and continues up to mid-June. That’s the time when thousands of colorful flowers are found blooming, spreading fresh vibes and you can witness the real natural beauty of the place. Rhododendrons also in their full bloom and you would witness beautiful views of the mountain ranges, September – December months would be ideal.

  • LACHUNG



    Sikkim is home to numerous monasteries, among which Lachang and Lachen have earned the highest fame. Lachang monastery in Northeastern India was established in 1880. The name Lachang has been influenced by the Lachen River and the tributaries of the Tista River. It is located in a small village, which is 118 km away from Gangtok, on the North Sikkim highway.


    OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN SIKKIM

    Yuksom
    Tsomgo Lake
    Pelling
    Rumtek Monastery
    Yumthang Valley
    Gurudongmar



    Blog by Kartikeya srivastava

Location: Sikkim, India

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