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1. Tourism In Sikkim Name: Dharmendra Pandey STD : FYBA Roll no: Sub: Heritage Tourism College: Elphistone College Year: 2023-24

2. Tsomgo Lake Tsomgo Lake which is located around 38 km away from the capital city of Gangtok. It is one of the most magnificent places that is in Sikkim. We warn you that the place can be really chilling sometimes and requires you to carry some warm clothes along. Key Attractions : Migratory Brahmini duck Yaks ride. Best time to visit April to September When the weather can be pleasant and the lake is partly frozen.

3. Nathula Pass Nathula is the high altitude pass where India with China share borders. The pass, stands at an altitude of around 14,140 ft above sea level and is the route of the heritage silk route that helped carry out age old trade. Key Attractions : Yak ride Border of India and China Army war memorial Best time to visit May to October (For Indians Only)

4. Zuluk One of the best offbeat tourist places within Sikkim, Zuluk is a small hamlet located at a high altitude and was the route where the trades of the Silk Route went from. It has a snaky swirling road that looks heavenly when covered in snow. It provides great views of the snowcapped mountain and is a fabulous place to visit for witnessing snowfall in Sikkim. Key Attractions :Snake Road views. Thambi View Point Best Time to Visit : August and September (for pleasant weather) January to April (for snow)

5. Gangtok Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim and has packed excitements for tourists here. Along with being centrally located to most tourist places it is also filled with exciting options. to do after dark. It is the place that people Step in during their Sikkim visit. Key Attractions : Paragliding, Jhakri Falls , Lively nightlife , Bird eye view from the ropeway, Enchey Monastery Best time to Visit October to June (seasonal time)

6. Ravangla Another most-visited attraction after Gangtok, Pelling is a rich green town that will sweep you from your feet with its lush green forests and beautiful surroundings. As it is a small town, you can easily explore it through a trek across its beautiful points. Key Attractions : Singshore Bridge Rimbi Waterfall Kanchenjunga Fall Best time to visit :February to June

7. Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple Knowing that there is a soldier’s temple in Sikkim should make Indians proud. Just above Changu Lake, there is a shrine dedicated to Indian Army veteran Harbhajan Singh. Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple is easy to reach in the summer.   The troops think that Baba remains present. As a result, one chair is always left vacant in talks with Chinese troops for Baba Harbhajan. Additionally, food and beverages are stored for Baba.

8. Gurudongmar Lake Any time of year, visitors to Sikkim dream of seeing this high-altitude lake. The lake never freezes throughout the winter, not even at zero degrees. The lakes are peaceful and serene in the summer and provide vistas of the mountains covered in winter. Gurudongmar Lake is at a height of 17,800 feet, and the locals consider it to have supernatural power.  The Guru Padmasambhava , who once travelled through this pristine lake on his tour across Tibet, is frequently linked to it. To see the wild, vibrant blooms, this lake in north Sikkim is a must-visit location in the summer with the family.

9. Namchi Namchi, the capital of South Sikkim, has been designated as Sikkim’s cultural capital. It is a natural tourist destination nestled in the Himalayas. The village, which is at a height of around 1315 metres, is engulfed in magnificent splendour. The nicest thing about Namchi is that it sells copies of the four major Hindu shrines. This South Sikkim hamlet draws many tourists due to its religious offerings. Enjoy Namchi’s natural beauty and spirituality if you want to travel to South Sikkim during the summer.

10. Cholamu Lake The Cholamu Lake in North Sikkim is the fourteenth-highest lake in the world and the highest lake in India. It is at an elevation of 18,000 feet above sea level. This modestly small, nearly frozen lake may be seen for the first time as you descend the slope of around 300 feet from Donkia La pass (18,300 feet).   Only a few kilometres separate Cholamu Lake from the Tibetan border, but it is off-limits to regular travellers. To access Cholamu Lake, one needs special permission from the Army and the Sikkim police/administration.

11. Khangchendzonga National Park When you explore this national park, take in the immensity of the natural setting. In 2016, the Khangchendzonga National Park was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is a natural reserve and an ornithologist’s paradise, home to hundreds of rare species of flora and wildlife. The fact that Mt. Khangchendzonga, East Sikkim’s third-highest peak, is located within this national park makes it a must-see location.  Visit if you enjoy hiking to view the 19 mountain peaks and 17 high-altitude lakes. This national park is ideal for tourists to visit East Sikkim since it snows for most of the year.

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