Ghoom Monastery, also called Yiga Choeling, is below Ghoom railway station at about 2,440 m (8,000 ft). It is the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Darjeeling. Lama Sherab Gyatso, a monk and well-known astrologer, built it in 1850. What to…
Tiger Hill is the highest point in Darjeeling, at about 2,586 m (8,482 ft). It is about 11 km from the town and a little above Ghoom. It is famous around the world for its sunrise over Kanchenjunga. How to…
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the pride of Darjeeling. This narrow-gauge train runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling, about 88 km. It was built between 1879 and 1881. Why it is special It climbs…
Lachen is a small village in the lap of the Himalaya, known for its snow peaks, beautiful scenery and wooden houses. It is the gateway to some of North Sikkim’s most spectacular places. What to see and do The Lachen…
Lachung is where the Lachen and Lachung rivers meet. It is known for clear streams, waterfalls, apple orchards and some of the Eastern Himalaya’s best mountain views. It also has a centuries-old Buddhist monastery and a handicraft centre where you…
Pelling has become the second biggest tourist destination in Sikkim after Gangtok. Situated in the western part of Sikkim at an elevation of 6800 feet, this beautiful small hill town has been alluring the wanderlusts. It is the home to…
Ravangla is a growing hill town in South Sikkim, surrounded by forested hills. It sits on the ridge between the Teesta and Rangit valleys. What to see Buddha Park (Tathagata Tsal): a 130-foot (about 40 m) statue of the Buddha,…
Namchi is a growing centre for religion and culture in Sikkim, with many Buddhist pilgrimage sites: Namchi Monastery, Ralang Monastery and Tendong Hill. What to see A 118-foot (36 m) statue of Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche), the patron saint of…
The Buddhist monasteries lies in the high mountains of Sikkim are so special not only because they are scenic and immersed in the soft aroma of alpine but also because of the great legacy they carry in terms of fine…
Gangtok can be a dream destination for those who love anything and everything about mountains. Gangtok the Capital of the Sikkim is a modern hill resort with ancient spiritual beliefs and an impressive cultural heritage. Perched at a height of…
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