Sikkim is called a brother state of Northeast India, home to spectacular tourist attractions. North Sikkim is the most adventurous land of the entire Sikkim, belonging to the Mangan headquarters. If you’re planning a visit here, best to book a tour package for safe, satisfying exploration.
A well-rounded tour package offers you flight ticketing, rail ticketing, car hire, pick-up and transfer, hotel booking, meals, sightseeing tours, recreational activity assistance, etc. Book an affordable North Sikkim package to make your trip secure and delightful.
In order to reach North Sikkim, hire a car in Gangtok. The nearest international airport to Gangtok is Bagdogra (4 hr approx.). And the nearest rail station to Gangtok is NJP (more than 4 hrs). You can stay one or two nights in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, and then head to Northern Sikkim.
Here are the four incredibly amazing locations in Northern Sikkim:
#1 Lachung
Settled at an altitude of 2700 m., Lachung is a soul-satisfying Himalayan hill station in North Sikkim. Gangtok is about 117 km from Lachung, hence you need 4 hrs 30 mins to approach Lachung from Gangtok. You might plan your North Sikkim tour packages from Gangtok.
Lachung receives heavy snowfall during winter, and the temperature tends to drop at -2 to 6 degrees Celcius. Endowed with breath-taking mountain peaks covered with snow, apple orchards, river streams, and waterfalls, Lachung is one of the frequently visited locations in North Sikkim.
#2 Yumthang Valley
Known as the Valley of Flowers, Yumthang Valley is referred to as paradise on earth in northern Sikkim. Picturesquely located at an elevation of 3700 m., Yumthang is some 25 km away from Lachung. February to June is the ideal time for visiting Yumthang Valley.
This destination houses one of the most beautiful places in North Sikkim, namely Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, which is home to over forty gorgeous species of rhododendrons, and it occupies a region of 43 sq. km. In Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, you can also spot Potentillas, Poppies, Primulas, Saxifrages, and Aconite in the range of flora.
#3 Gurudongmar Lake
Gurudongmar Lake is a high-altitude location in North Sikkim, near Lachung. From Lachung, it takes almost a 4-hour taxi ride. This gorgeous lake nestles at an altitude of 5154 m. and is considered one of the highest lakes in the world and India according to the Government of Sikkim. Customize a North Sikkim package and get the best of travel experiences.
Gurudongmar Lake is regarded as holy by Sikkimese people, Buddhists, Hindus, and Sikhs. Lying in the Mangan district, you need special permits since its proximity to international border regions. During winter, Gurudongmar Lake experiences heavy snowfalls. Several times, the passage heading to Gurudongamr Lake remains inaccessible in winter.
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