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8 Mind-blowing Places of Sikkim to Visit on a Solo Trip

  • Posted on March 9, 2022
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8 Mind-blowing Places of Sikkim to Visit on a Solo Trip

The best time to travel to Sikkim is during the winter. Many solo travelers book last minute flight tickets to India to explore Sikkim within the first two weeks of December. Sikkim is a beautiful state that lies in the north-eastern region of India and is also a completely organic Indian state. To explore all the exciting locations of Sikkim, you need to make at least a week-long tour plan. Sikkim is full of awe-inspiring sights of the Himalayas and mouth-watering cuisines.

If you wish to visit Sikkim on a solo trip, then don’t miss out on these destinations. You’ll be glad if you add these locations to your itinerary.

Gangtok

Gangtok

Gangtok is the capital city of Sikkim, and also the most-visited destination of Sikkim. Gangtok is a lovely destination with enormous green valleys, clean roads, and different flowers. You can explore sites like Ganesh Tok, Enchey Monastery, and Do Drul Chorten Rumtek Monastery during your visit to Gangtok. 

Also, visit Tash View Point, 8 km away from Gangtok. Tashi viewpoint offers breathtaking views of peaks of Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Siniolcu, diverse green valleys, and also of the city Gangtok. You can rent binoculars to gaze at these natural beauties and some rare birds.

Seven Sister Waterfalls

Seven Sister Waterfalls

Seven sister waterfalls have been a center of attraction for many decades. You can witness these falls from the Gangtok-Lachung Highway 32 km from Gangtok. The view of these falls becomes more mesmerizing after rainfall. You can enjoy a long photography session here in the evening as the setting sun makes the place look magical.

Tsomgo Lake

Tsomgo Lake

Tsomgo Lake is a stunning glacier lake that lies 40 km from Gangtok City. It has gigantic snow-capped mountains surrounding it and offers a view of beautiful clouds. Reach this site as early as possible in the morning to enjoy the best view. You can also see some rare breeds of ponies and yaks.

Singhik View Point

Singhik View Point

You can add Singhik View Point to your itinerary, it won’t take much of your time. Singhik View Point lies beside the town Singhik, and it offers stunning views of Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Siniolchu. The scenery from this point is worth catching a break here.

Gurudongmar Lake

Gurudongmar Lake

Gurudongmar Lake is the highest lake in India, and also one of the highest in the world. It lies 5,430 m above sea level. You can also witness rare yaks and blue sheep on this site. This lake is considered sacred by three religions, Hindu, Buddhists, and Sikhs.

Pelling

Pelling

Pelling is a small town of Sikkim, at the foothills of Mt. Khangchendzonga. This place is a heaven for trekkers and meditators. The Pemayangtse Monastery in Pelling has a giant gold-plated statue of Guru Padmasambhava, a Patreon saint of Sikkim. They also have striking wall paintings and sculptures.

Chungthang

Chungthang

Chungthang is a town in the northern region of Sikkim. Chugthang is located at the junction of the rivers Lachung Chu and Lachen Chu. The locals here believe that Guru Padmasambhava blessed this city himself. They have also preserved a rock with Guru Padmasambhava’s hands and footprints.

Yumthang Valley

Yumthang Valley

Yumthang Valley is popularly referred to as Sikkim Valley of Flowers sanctuary. It is a perfect destination for those looking for peace and those who love attractive flowers. This sanctuary has a beautiful river, rejuvenating hot springs, and majestic yaks.

Sikkim is a place you’ll make beautiful memories and get beautiful souvenirs for yourself and your loved ones. If you are thinking about the expenses, then Tripbeam can help you with affordable flights from Canada to India. Check out all the offers and start planning your itinerary to explore Sikkim.

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