 Situated
in the west district of Sikkim, you can reach Uttare from
Pelling, Gezing or Dentum. On your way you will pass Singsor
bridge, said to be the second highest bridge in Asia. The
height of Uttare is about 6600ft.
Uttare is famous for its tranquility and
natural beauty. The place provides beautiful view to the Himalayan
mountains and is yet relatively less traveled by tourists.
This allows a more serene atmosphere to be enjoyed. During
winter the mountains around here are covered with snow allowing
heavenly views.
The Kagju Gumpha (Gumpha is the local for
monastery) in Uttare is a highly revered place of worship
for the locals and a good place for sight seeing. The monastery
is set amidst dense forests. The wall paintings in the monastery
might be of interest to you. The Dentam peak and the river
is also visible from the monastery.
Other important tourist spots around Uttare
include the Mainbus Waterfall and the Chewyabhang Pass. This
pass is about 10 km of Uttara and is the gateway to Nepal. |
