Sikkim-Darjeeling

Best time to visit:

October to May

Can be clubbed with:

None

Popular attractions:

• Gangtok
  •  Nathu La Pass:  Located at a height of 14150 feet and quite near Indo-China border, it is a perfect place to enjoy snow and stunning view of mountains
  •  Tsomgo Lake:  Another must visit for travelers famous for snow view and snow activities
  •  Seven Sisters Waterfal:  A mesmerizing view of seven side-by-side waterfalls, a must visit for all photography enthusiasts
  •  Enchey Monastery:  A holy place for Buddhists in the middle of serene and tranquil environment
  •  Ganesh Tok:   Situated on top of a hill, the quaint place has mind-stirring views - the Kanchenjunga hill can be seen in its true form of glory from here and is at its best especially in the morning
  •  Others:   Goecha La Trek (high altitude trek), Rumtek Monastery, Sunset At Tashi Viewpoint, Banjhakri Falls, MG Road, Do Drul Chorten, Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple etc.
• Darjeeling
  •  Tiger Hill:   Famous for its splendid sights of sunrise from where you can see the peaks of Kanchenjunga illuminate before the sun is seen at lower elevations
  •  Himalayan Mountaineering Museum:   Recognized as one of the best mountaineering institutes in the world, this unqiue museum depicts the adventures of mountaineering in all its glory
  •  Darjeeling Zoo:  Rated the best small zoo in India, it is a must visit for all families travelling to Darjeeling
  •  Tea Plantations Darjeeling:  The most famous sights around Darjeeling are the glorious last green tea estate that is bound to enthrall you
  •  Darjeeling Himalayan Railway:  The world famous railway connection provides an experience hardly replicated anywhere else
  •  Others:   Darjeeling Ropeway, Peace Pagoda, Ghoom Monastery, Singalila National Park, Rock Garden etc.
• Pelling
  •  Monasteries:  Pemayangtse Monastery, Sangachoeling Monastery, Tashiding Monastery
  •  Pelling Skywalk:  India's first glass brindged elevated walkway that offers a stunning voew of the himalayas
  •  Nearby places:  Yuksom, Ravangla, Darap Village
  •  Others:  Kanchenjunga Fall, Rabdentse Ruins, Rimbi Waterfall, Sewaro Rock Garden, Singshore Bridge, Khecheopalri Lake etc.
• Kalimpong
  •  View points:   Deolo Hill, Durpin Dara hill, Neora Valley National Park
  •  Monasteries:  Thongsa Gompa, Jang Dog Palriffo Brang Gompa
• Lachung
  •  Yumthang Valley:   Lovely green meadows filled with unique flowers
  •  Others:  Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, Mask Dance at Lachung Monastery, Zero Point, Chopta Valley
• Lachen
  •  Gurudongmar Lake:   Located at 17,800 feet, the crystal blue waters offers a beauty rivalled rarely across the world
  •  Others:  Lachen Monastery, Thangu Valley, Lhonak Valley, Tso Lhamo Lake etc.
• Namchi
  •  Char Dham:   Sprawling temple complex with miniature replica of the original Char Dham temples
  •  Buddha Park:   Located at Ravangla, this park hosts a large Buddha statue and acts as an excellent view point to soak in the natural beauty
  •  Others:  Namchi Ropeway, Ngadak Park, Serdup Choling Monastery etc.