Best Things to do in Sikkim, India
Gangtok apart from others has more resources, a population, diverse cultures, and vast facilities for tourists. Other districts, such as Manag, Soyoug, etc. have versatile cultures, festivals, and animal life.
Gangtok, Sikkim’s capital, is situated on a cloudy ridge 5,413 feet above sea level. When the clouds clear, it’s possible to see all the way to Khangchendzonga’s peaks—at 28,169 feet (8,586 meters), it’s the world’s third-highest mountain
Sikkim isn’t the most accessible area to visit, but it is filled with gorgeous gems that adventurous travelers won’t want to miss.
So, There are a lot of things to do in Sikkim. If you are an adventure type, you can do paragliding, hand-gliding, mountain biking, camping, trekking.
Sikkim is a land of mountains and rivers, where you can enjoy snowfall and sunny days at the same time; where the traditions, cuisine, festivals, and cultures vary from district to district, from religion to religion. Here is the list of all the
Things to do in Sikkim:
- Gondola Ride – Gangtok
- River Rafting at Teesta River
- Seven Sisters Waterfall – Gangtok
- M.G. Marg for Local Cuisine – Gangtok
- Tashi View Point – Gangtok
- Rumtek Monastery – Gangtok
- Pemayangtse Monastery – Gangtok
- Ranka Monastery – Gangtok
- Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary – Yumthang
- Hand Gliding/Skiing – Yumthang
- Mt Brumkhangse for hiking – Yumthang
- Paragliding – Gangtok
- Mahatma Gandhi Marg
- Himalayan Zoological park
- Yumesamdong
- Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve
- Menmecho Lake
- Chombu – Yumthang
- Zero Point Adventures – Yumthang Valley
- Dzongri Trek – Base Camp Yuksom
- Kanchenjunga Mountains – Pelling
- Kichipudi Lake – Wishing Lake
- Char Dham in Namchi, Ravangla
- Mountain Biking Tour – Gangtok
- Singalila Trek – Darjeeling
- North Lha-Ri-Nying Phu
- Hot Spring – Yumthang
- The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
- Valley of Flowers – Yumthang
- Do Drul Chorten – Gangtok
- Bird Watching – Kewzing
- Tsuk La Khang Monastery – Gangtok
- Buddha park – south Sikkim
The area is certainly one of the most energetic and soothing to the soul with its mountainous beauty and ancient Tibetan Buddhist culture. Don’t miss the top attractions in Sikkim, from monasteries galore to giant Buddha statues, river rafting adventures, wildlife sanctuaries, and plenty more.
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