NATHULA PASS RAVANGLA
The once a part of the historic 'Silk Road', a visit
to Nathula is a must in any of the Sikkim travel
packages. One of the highest motorable pass in
the world, this amazing pass is located at a
towering height of 4,310 meter above the sea
level and connects Sikkim with Tibet. The pass
is open to Indians; however, one has to obtain
permission from the tourism department in
order to visit this pass. And for the foreign
national, they cannot make it to Nathula. Nestled amidst the Maenam and Tendong Hills,
Ravangla is among the best places to visit in
Sikkim; especially in the southern part of the
state. A scenic town between Gangtok and
Pelling, this hill-town also hosts some of the
most popular treks in Sikkim.
PELLING
If you are an ardent fan of the captivating
Himalayan Range, Pelling is the destination for
you! It is from this Sikkimese town, one can
have the best views of the Himalayas and the
Kangchenjunga Peak, and can experience the
best of their Sikkim holidays, which is located at
a height of 7,200ft above the sea level.
LACHUNG
Lachung has multiple reasons to make you fall
in love with it! While its location at an
enthralling height of 8,610ft makes it a popular
snow-destination in Sikkim, its untouched and
surreal beauty makes it one of the scenic as well
as charming tourist places in Sikkim.
RUMTEK MONASTERY
Counted amongst the largest monasteries in
Sikkim, Rumtek Monastery is also one of the
oldest monasteries in the state. An ode to the
Buddhist cultures and traditions, this monastery
is located near Gangtok and is also known as
the 'Dharma Chakra Center'.
NAMCHI
Translated into the native Tibetan language,
Namchi means the 'top of the sky'. And on a
visit to this magnificent Sikkimese city, this will
be proved! Located around 92km from Gangtok
and at a height of 1,675meter above the sea
level, it is also one of the most gorgeous cities in
the state. More than tourism, Namchi is more
considered as a pilgrimage centre for the
Buddhists. The city also has a 108ft Lord Shiva
statue and is visited a large number of Hindu
devotees as well.