Best Places To Visit In Sikkim

About Best Places To Visit In Sikkim

1. Mahatma Gandhi Marg Gangtok

About Mahatma Gandhi Marg

Mahatma Gandhi Marg the best place to visit in Sikkim

Mahatma Gandhi Marg is the Mahatma Gandhi Road in Gangtok. Also known as MG Road. All Indians know that this road is important in any city or township, which is named after Mahatma Gandhi. Gangtok is no exception and this road is the town center and is one of the best places to visit in Sikkim.

The road and area has transformed over the years. Now it is more like an avenue square where locals and tourists take leisure walks or just sit on benches laid along the middle and both sides of the road to enjoy the ambiance. The road is having shops, restaurants, cafes and bars on either side. The annual Gangtok Food and culture festival is held here in the month of December.

Mahatma Gandhi Marg Timings

8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Tuesday Holiday.

Mahatma Gandhi Marg Address:

MG Marg, Gangtok, Sikkim 737101.

How to reach Mahatma Gandhi Marg:

Gangtok Railway Station to MG Road – 2 KM.

Gangtok Bus Station to MG Road – 3 KM.

Pakyong Airport to MG Road – 34 KM.

2. Banjhakri Falls And Energy Park

About Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park

Ban Jhakri means Jungle Priest or Jungle Magician and is the best places to visit in Sikkim. According to Nepali Mathology Jharki obtains the power of mastering the spiritual evil of the Gods. The entire park is themed on Shaman culture and you can see Sikkimese architecture visible all across the park.

This is the 100-foot waterfall located in the Landscaped park with the forested area of about 7KM from Gangtok town.

There is also a manmade lake here with a dragon at the center. You can do paddle boating at the lake. The entire park is themed on Shaman culture and you can see Sikkimese architecture visible all across the park. There are Belvedere at several points where you can relax while enjoying the view of the flowing stream that forms at the bottom of the waterfall and the greenery all around.

Banjhakri Falls the best places to visit in Sikkim

Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park Timings:

8:00 AM- 6:00 PM.

Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park Entry Fee:

Rs 50 per person.

Car Parking and Camera charges based on the seasons.

Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park Address:

Ban Jhakri Falls Park, Gangtok, Sikkim 737101.

How to Reach Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park:

Pakyong Airport to the Fall – 30 KM.

Gangtok railway Station to the Fall – 7 KM.

Gangtok Bus Station to the Fall – 7 KM.

3. Mount Pandim

About Mount Pandim Sikkim

Mount Pandim the best places to visit in Sikkim

Mount Pandim is located at an altitude of 6691 meters, very close to Mount Kanchenjunga. It can be seen on the way during the Goecha La Pass trek. This is also visible from Tsoka.

Mount Pandim Sikkim Entry Fee:

Free entry.

Best Thing To Do:

Trekking.

Mount Pandim Sikkim Timings:

9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Time To Be Spent:

1-2 Hours.

Mount Pandim Sikkim Address:

Mount Pandim, Sikkim 737113.

4. Singshore Bridge Sikkim

Singshore Bridge is located at a distance of 5 KM from Pelling. It is laid by connecting 2 hills 16 years ago. It is the highest bridge of Sikkim and is the 2^nd highest bridge in Asia. The bridge is located at a distance of 25 Kms from Pemayangtse Monastery. Bungee Jumping is the main attraction of this place.

Timings of Singshore Bridge:

6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Singshore Bridge Entry Fee:

Free Entry.

Photograph:

Allowed.

Address:

Near Uttarey Village, 5 km from Pelling, Sikkim.

How to Reach Singshore Bridge:

Pakyong Airport to Singshore – 132KM.

Sikkim Railway Station to Singshore – 139KM.

Sikkim Bus Station to Singshore – 139KM.

5. Samdruptse Hill Namchi

About Samdruptse Gangtok

Samdruptse is situated at an altitude of 7000 Ft. The “wish-fulfilling hill” is just 7Km from Namchi. This epic hill is with a giant statue of the Guru Padmasambhava also known as the Guru Rinpoche. The sponsor saint of Sikkim has been showering its blessings since 1200 years.

The statue is 45m tall, overlooking the whole city. The statue is silded with gold that glitters when the sunlight falls over it.

The repository within the premises of the statue has a profound collection of historical photographs of Sikkim also including the fading photos of Mahatma Gandhi, come as a delight for the history buffs.

The foundation stone for the statue was laid by Dalai Lama in the year 1997.

Samdruptse Sikkim Timings:

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Time To Be Spent:

1-2 Hours.

Samdruptse Sikkim Entry Fee:

Rs. 30 per person

Best Time To Visit:

February to May.

September to Mid December.

Samdruptse Sikkim Address:

Samdruptse, Namchi, Sikkim 737126.

How to Reach Samdruptse Sikkim:

Gangtok Bus Stand to Samdruptse – 86 KM.

Gangtok Railway Station to Samdruptse – 86 KM.

Pakyong Airport to Samdruptse – 68 KM.

6. Tso Lhamo Lake

Tso Lhamo Lake is the gorgeous lake situated in North Sikkim. This Lake is one of the best places to visit in Sikkim. The Lake is also called as Chh Lhamo, Cholamu Lake or Cholamoo Lake. This is one of the highest lakes in the world which is situated at an altitude of 5330 m. The lake is surrounded by the snow-covered mountains and is one of the sources of River Teesta.

The visit to this lake requires a special army permits. This is still one of the most astoundingly beautiful lake that tops the list of Sikkim’s visit.

The lake explores the beauty of Chopta valley, Thangu Valley and Gurudongmar Lake on its way.

Best Time To Visit:

October – November.

Tso Lhamo Lake Entry Fee And Timings:

Entry time and Timings will be provided by the travel agent once getting the permits.

Permits:

One needs special permits, from Army and Sikkim police/administration to visit the Cholamu Lake.

It is difficult to get permission to visit this Tso Lhamo Lake and it is advisable not to visit this place in monsoons or winters. If you are on a family trip avoid visiting Cholamu Lake and visit the Gurudongmar Lake instead. However, if weather permits, and you get a permit easily then opt for Cholamu Lake. Since mostly no travel agencies risk their vehicles and driver in this risky terrain you can trek up to this stunning lake.

Lake Address:

Tso Lhamo Lake, Sikkim 737120.

How to Reach the Lake:

Pakyong Airport to Lake – 212 KM

Gangtok Railway Station to Lake- 181KM

Gangtok Bus Station to the Lake- 181KM.

7. Jelep La Sikkim

About Jelep La Sikkim

Jelep Pass also known as Jelep La lies at an elevation of about 14390 Ft above the Sea level, in Dongkya Range of Eastern Himalayas. The road includes lots of hairpin turns. Most of the time during the year, it is not accessible to the civilians.

Jelep La is a Tibetan name which means “The Lovely Level Pass”, hence this place is regarded as one of the best places to visit in Sikkim. It is the easiest and most level of all the passes between Tibet and Sikkim. The route is scenic with forests of rhododendrons blooming in spring. Numerous junctures are scattered in the surrounding areas.

Jelep La Sikkim History:

In 1947, after Independence, Sikkim is the Monarchy. During this time, Sikkim was granted a special dependency status and India owned the status of dominion nation. From then the defense and foreign affairs of Sikkim are handled by India. After the Sino-Indian War in 1962, The Jelep La Pass was closed permanently. In the early phase of 1975, Sikkim became a part of India. Again with the recent development in the relation between India and China, there are possibilities in reopening the Jelep La Pass. There is a huge expectation that the opening of the pass, will lead to an economic boom in this region.

How to Reach Jelep La Sikkim:

Gangtok Bus Station to Jelep La – 60 KM.

Gangtok Railway Station to Jelep La – 60 KM.

Pakyong Airport to Jelep La – 87 KM.

Jelep La Sikkim Address:

Near Menmecho Lake, Lava, India.