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Ravangla, Sikkim – A natural tourist retreat, offering majestic snow view

Located at an altitude of 7000 ft., this small town in Sikkim has lately developed as a natural tourist retreat, offering majestic snow view. It rests in South Sikkim District and is ideal for village tourism. The snowy mountains, exotic flora and fauna, scenic tea gardens, age-old monasteries and the welcoming villages, make the place […]

Tashiding, Sikkim – The serene hamlet at the Eastern Himalayas

The serene hamlet of Tashding is perching amidst the Eastern Himalayas. The village derives its name from the deity – Tashiding and is most famous for its monastery founded in 1641 AD, which is highly esteemed by people of the Buddhist faith. It has been a legend that even a casual glimpse of this monastery […]

Namchi, Sikkim – This quaint place is a popular tourist destination

Located at an altitude of 1675 m, Namchi is 78 km from Gangtok. The word Namchi means ‘sky high’ in Bhutia. This quaint place is slowly emerging as a popular tourist destination. The prime attraction of the place is the 135 feet statue of Guru Padmasambhava in Samdruptse monastery, the eternally beautiful Mt.Kanchenjungha and upcoming […]

Kitam, Sikkim – A refuge to more than 200 species of birds and butterflies

Situated between 1200 feet and 3200 feet above sea level, Kitam rests within a thick temperate vegetation of shrub land and Sal-chir and pine forests. This place is a refuge to more than 200 species of birds and butterflies. The beautiful village of Sumbuk and its gladiolas fields, few age-old temples and the emerald green […]

Cherry Resort, Sikkim – An ideal retreat for fashionable relaxation

Want to experience the charm of Sikkim in all its delicacies then Cherry resort is an idyllic tourist sanctuary. It rests on the slopes of the lush green carpeted base of Temi tea Garden in South Sikkim and this makes the resort undoubtedly the most perfect hotel setting. The snow-covered Mt. Kanchenjungha, the floating clouds […]