sikkim north

Why Sikkim North ?
Your journey to North Sikkim, starts from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Landscape changes rapidly on every curve, as your road winds upwards. With thick smell of wild flowers, mossy trees, streams rushing down, mists coiling up from the deep gorges, sudden flashy flight of colorful birds, huge snow range embossed in the horizon, wide spread valley, deep blue sky, lonely prayer flag waving leisurely at the distant top - you are on your way to an exotic destination.


How to Reach ?
From Gangtok regular Bus service is available.
» Private Vehicles : You can contact us for this, as we are well established with an extensive number of cars and coaches (ranging from luxury to budget and between) for the tourists from all over.


When to Visit ?
April-June and October-November


Where to Stay ?
Gangtok would be the best place here to provide good quality accommodation.


What to Do ?
» Trekking in Sikkim :Tholung Valley Trek: Tholung valley in north Sikkim is the home of the ethnic Lepcha people of Sikkim and is now a protected area. The Lepchas live in small villages amongst the dense forested slopes high above the Tholung Valley. The Tholung monastery houses many relics and antics collected from other monasteries for safe keeping. Many of these relics are displayed on a special day every three years. The trek up this beautifully forested valley leads to the higher Alpine valleys where yaks graze below the snow capped mountains of the Kanchenjunga range.

» Green Lake Trek : Trek to Green Lake and Zemu Glacier at the base of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Meet the Lachenpas the inhibitants of Northern Sikkim and trek to East Base Camp of Mt. Kanchenjunga at Green Lake from the eastern side. Trek through villages, hills and river valleys along the foothills of the great Kanchenjunga Range, Pristine areas and villages visited by a very few westerners till today. Newly opened , Little trekked, area close to the Tibetan border in North Sikkim. Spring/summer treks are of interest to bird watchers and flowering plants. October-November is best for clear weather and good mountain views.


What to See ?
» Yumthang Valley : Yumthang is a valley in the high reaches of Himalayas also known as the valley of flowers. The Yumthang valley is situated at an altitude of 1180 ft ( 35564 m) with a close proximity of Tibet. Yumthang is a beautiful destination, covered with Rhododendron and Primula flowers. It also offers view of a stunning array of peaks with Pauhunri and Shundu Tsenpa. A number of hot springs are scattered in the valley providing an unexpected opportunity to feel the warmth of the water even in freezing temperature. Rich in sulfur these springs are believed to have miraculous healing power. A tributary of the river Teesta flows past the valley and there's the town of Lachung, the nearest inhibited center.
NOTE : Foreigners are allowed to visit the valley only if they procure a permit from the tourism department of Sikkim.


Other Tourist Attractions
» Kabi Longstok
» Phodong Monastery
» Labrang Monastery
» Ruins of Tumlong Palace
» Mangan
» Singhik View point
» Chungthang