West
and South Sikkim |
Pelling |
Pelling in West Sikkim is about 133km
away from Siliguri and 125 km from Gangtok and well connected
by bus and jeep services. Pelling is among the top tourist
destinations in Sikkim apart from Gangtok and North Sikkim.
Placid Pelling pulls most of the visitors for its representative
status in history, nature and culture of the state. more
on Pelling |
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Varsey |
Versey is a tourist spot situated in West
Sikkim. The height of Versey is about 10500ft. From here you
can see the Kanchenjunga and various mountain peaks. In the
forest of Versey you can see the various types of flower like
magnolia, hemlock, orchid etc. more on
Varsey |
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Legship |
On the way to Pelling, Legship is a small
but important town of West Sikkim. There is a famous temple
of lord shiv besides river Rangit which flows by the town.
Boating, kayaking, kaynoying activity can be enjoyed in the
river. A Water Theme Park is also situated here which is popular
among locals and tourists. |
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Biksthang |
A short distance from Pelling is the
small hamlet of Biksthang. The place is also known as Chunchen
or Mongalbaria. It is a new and upcoming tourist destination
in West Sikkim. The mountainous picks of Kanchenjunga range
is well visible from Biksthang. Nature is the main attraction
of Bisthang. There is a nice
accommodation serving guests to the region. |
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Dzongri |
At an altitude of 4,200
m Dzongri is among the best trekking destinations in India
today. The sights of the milky white peaks all around Dzongri
are bound to keep you gazing. The awesome presence of the
great mountains thrusting their snowy peaks deciphers the
strength of the Tethys Sea bulging its muscles to reach this
towering height. No less than 14 of them soar majestically
to 20,000 ft. plus. The centre of attraction of course remain
the Kanchenjunga. more on Dzongri
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Ravangla |
This is a relatively new tourist spot
in south Sikkim. Situated at an elevation of 8000 ft the small
picturesque semi town on the Gangtok-Gaysiling highway, Ravangla
is becoming a hot destination for its breathtaking landscape
and tranquility. more on Ravangla |
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Uttare |
Situated in the west district of Sikkim,
you can reach Uttare from Pelling, Gezing or Dentum. The height
of Uttare is about 6600ft. Uttare is famous for its tranquility
and natural beauty. more on Uttare |
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Rinchingpong |
At an altitude of about 5576ft, Rinchingpong
is the latest addition to the tourist map of West Sikkim.
The place is famous for the beautiful view of the Kanchenjunga
range of mountains. more on Rinchingpong |
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