Top 5 Attractions of Sikkim in 2020

1. Nathu La Pass and the Old Silk Route

If you are planning a trip to Sikkim, don’t miss the adventurous journey from the Old Silk Route to Nathu La. It’s just three hours from Gangtok and is located on the Chinese border. The border consists of a solo snide wire fence, and visitors can enjoy the extraordinary joy of seeing the Chinese soldiers with weapons on the other side of the border. Sadly, only Indians are permitted to trek this distant although only on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. An Authorization Permit should be taken before trekking, that can be obtained through a registered travel agency. Foreign person can go up to Tsomgo Lake, also known in the name of Changu Lake that is just seventeen miles away from Nathu La. This stunning 12,400 feet high-altitude glacier lake remains frozen until the month of May. Yaks are available there for quick ride and get the feel.

2. Flora and Fauna Sanctuaries in Sikkim

Flora and Fauna Sanctuaries : Sikkim is well-known for its astonishing variety of birds, animals and especially the flowers. There are more than 450 kinds of birds along with 400 class of butterflies are present. In addition to that, there are thousands of variety flowers with almost 450 varieties of orchids, and about 40 genus of rhododendron are also available. Deorali Orchid Sanctuary and Kyongnosia Alpine Sanctuary are the most popular Sanctuaries to visit in Sikkim. Deorali Orchid Sanctuary is located in south Gangtok, which presents us a wide variety of Orchids. The best time to visit this place is from March to May and also from October to December. Kyongnosia Alpine Sanctuary is another place that we should not give a miss, as it is just one hour drive from Gangtok and is on the way to Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La. The best time to visit Kyongnosia is from June to October.

3. Teesta River Rafting Sikkim

River rafting is the most recent adventure attraction for those who arrive here for tourism and this Teesta River Rafting presents various world class opportunities in River rafting for them. The major route of River rafting is Makha – Sirwani – Bardang – Rongpo. Grade two to four rapids are mix together with easygoing patches to drift all along, and lots of white sandy seashores exist for all night camping. Tall cliffs and gorges along with bolder-strewn river beds raise the enjoyment as well as the thrill. The Rangeet River, with its additional turbulent waters, also presents superior rafting chances through the route of Sikip – Jorethang – Majitar - Melli. The months from Oct to Dec (Winter Season) and from March to May (Summer Season) are ideal time to visit for River Rafting in Sikkim.

4. Yuksom and the Dzongri Trail

Sikkim is commonly called by the people as trekker's heaven. Among the trekking places, the trek from Yuksom to Dzongri Peak is most famous. And further you can start your trek on to Goecha Peak if you're up for the challenge. It goes all the way through the unharmed forests, superb rhododendron gardens, and huge rivers of Kachenjunga National Park. You should take your permit from the concerned authority of Tourism department before trekking especially the permit is mandatory for foreigners. The Tourism offices are located in Gangtok itself. You can also get the permit from Sikkim House in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.

5. Best Monasteries in Sikkim

We all know that Sikkim is best place for meditation. Due to this, there are a numerous monasteries located in the divine hilltops of the state. As of now, there are more than two best monasteries in sikkim for the purpose of meditation. Some of the most visited and so popular monasteries include Rumtek, Pemayangtse and the Tashiding. Rumtek is located in Gangtok, whereas both Pemayangtse and the Tashiding is located in West Sikkim. Other monasteries that we should not give a miss include Karma Kagyu, Enchey monastery and the Sanga-Choeling monastery. Karma Kagyu located in Phodong ( North Sikkim) has an age of around 200 years in teaching the morals. Enchey monastery is located in Gangtok, whereas the old Sanga-Choeling monastery can be easily arrived on foot from the place Pelling. Some of the popular festivals conducted by these monasteries include Losar in February or March, Tse Chu featuring Buddhist dances held in July at Rumtek and several others. Chaarm festival conducting by Enchey in December or January is another grand festival to watch out.