{"id":7345,"date":"2025-03-11T08:58:55","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T07:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/?page_id=7345"},"modified":"2025-04-15T16:41:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T14:41:41","slug":"sikkim-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/sikkim-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Sikkim"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there is one thing we remember about our visit to Sikkim, it is for being the state \u201cleast similar to the rest of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/india-travel-guide\/\">India<\/a><\/strong>\u201d of those we visited on our 4-month trip through the enormous Asian subcontinent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it\u2019s not only because the population density is exaggeratedly lower than in the rest of the country and almost no one looks at you, or because everything is cleaner, and crowded with Buddhist monasteries, but because the features of the people give you the impression of being in Nepal or Tibet more than in India itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is understandable because it has only been a state in India since 1975. Located in the Himalayan mountain range, it is a mountainous area with the <strong>Kanchenjunga<\/strong> peak, the third highest in the world and the highest in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not surprising, then, that the temperatures in the area were so low that we had to wear gloves and a hat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"fila1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-senff-sticky-block\" data-topspace=\"60\" data-cfa=\"true\" data-minwidth=\"600\" data-maxwidth=\"99999\" data-pushup=\"#sep1\" data-zindex=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/iconos\/antesdeir.png\" alt=\"Information about Sikkim\" class=\"img-menu-content img-menu-content-in\">\n\t<h2 id=\"antes-de-ir\" class=\"menu-seccion\">BEFORE YOU GO<\/h2>\n\t<ul><li><a href=\"#h-the-region-between-mountains\" data-level=\"3\">The Region Between Mountains<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"#h-when-to-go-to-sikkim\" data-level=\"3\">When to Go to Sikkim<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"#h-visa-to-travel-to-india\" data-level=\"3\">Visa to Travel to India<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"#h-travel-insurance\" data-level=\"3\">Travel Insurance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-india-esim-with-internet\" data-level=\"3\">India eSIM with Internet<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"#h-how-to-reach-sikkim\" data-level=\"3\">How to Reach Sikkim?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mb0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading outline\" id=\"h-before-you-go\">BEFORE YOU GO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-0\" id=\"h-the-region-between-mountains\">The Region Between Mountains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sikkim was an independent kingdom ruled by the Namgyal dynasty, and was annexed to <strong>India<\/strong> in 1975. The region has historically been influenced by Tibetan Buddhism and Nepalese culture, which is reflected in its colorful festivals and picturesque monasteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its lush nature and majestic mountains offer an impressive landscape to travelers who visit one of its towns or cities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM.jpg\" alt=\"Welcome to Sikkim\" class=\"wp-image-7795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Welcome to Sikkim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The region combines nature with Tibetan, Nepalese and Indian influences, which positively affects both its cuisine and the character of its people. It is also the gateway to the Nathu La Pass, which acts as a historical border for traders from China and India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-to-go-to-sikkim\">When to Go to Sikkim<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sikkim is located in a mountainous region in northern India, and experiences a high-mountain subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. We\u2019ll tell you what its climate is like in each season so you can select the best time to visit this state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spring (March to May): <\/strong>Spring is one of the best times to visit Sikkim. The climate is mild and pleasant, and the maximum and minimum temperatures range between 15\u00b0 and 25\u00b0 C in the lower areas of the valley. The meadows are in bloom and create colorful landscapes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Summer (June to August): <\/strong>The months of June and July are the rainy season in Sikkim, and some of these storms can cause landslides, so roadblocks are common. Temperatures are mild in the lower areas, between 22\u00ba and 25\u00ba C.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Autumn (September to November):<\/strong> Autumn is the most popular time for visitors to Sikkim, a good time for trekking. The climate is cool and dry, with temperatures ranging from 15\u00ba to 25\u00baC in the lower areas, and clear skies allowing us to observe the majesty of nearby mountains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Winter (December to February)<\/strong>: Being a mountainous area, winters in Sikkim are usually cold, with temperatures ranging from 7\u00baC to 15\u00baC in the lower areas, but reaching 0\u00baC at night in the higher areas. Remember to bring warm, high-mountain clothing if you plan to visit Sikkim during winter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-0\" id=\"h-visa-to-travel-to-india\">Visa to Travel to India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know that the subject of visas can be somewhat confusing, especially for India, where obtaining one is an essential requirement for entry. In the article on how to obtain an Indian visa step by step (coming soon) you have information on how to apply for one online for up to 5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-travel-insurance\">Travel Insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s essential to travel to India with comprehensive insurance. <strong>We were among the first<\/strong> to offer the popular <strong>IATI discount<\/strong>, and you can now get it with <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/heymondo-travel-insurance-discount\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Heymondo Travel Insurance<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find more information about both companies through the links provided above, or you can access the discount directly using the buttons below (in both cases, you\u2019ll see the reduced final price on their website):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bot-new\">\n<li class=\"bot-new-seguro\"><em>IATI Travel Insurance<\/em> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iatitravelinsurance.com\/en\/?r=1419098974388&amp;cmp=pag-EN-sikkim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">discount<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"bot-new-seguro\"><em>Heymondo <\/em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/heymondo.com\/?utm_medium=Afiliado&amp;utm_source=CONMOCHILAEN&amp;utm_campaign=PRINCIPAL&amp;cod_descuento=CONMOCHILAEN&amp;ag_campaign=HOME+ENGLISH&amp;agencia=gyRKk5CeTCciisFnu3vw6wkweIlxr3cYiN0qboD8&amp;redirect=TEMPORAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">discount<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"bot-new-seguro\"><em>Chapka Travel Insurance<\/em> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapkadirect.com\/?app=conmochila\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">discount<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-india-esim-with-internet\">India eSIM with Internet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While many hotels, guesthouses, and restaurants in India offer free Wi-Fi, some travelers prefer or need a constant connection. We\u2019ve included details on obtaining a&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/esim-india-unlimited-data\/\">eSIM India<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;card with unlimited data (from <strong>Holafly<\/strong>) or with fixed data but cheaper (from <strong>Saily<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to get it directly, here\u2019s the link (with a discount) for both companies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bot-new\">\n<li class=\"bot-new-seguro\"><strong>Holafly<\/strong> eSIM with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/holafly.sjv.io\/DyV955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">discount<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"bot-new-seguro\"><strong>Saily<\/strong> eSIM with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/go.saily.site\/aff_c?offer_id=101&amp;aff_id=7418&amp;url_id=635&amp;aff_sub=pag-EN-sikkim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">discount<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-reach-sikkim\">How to Reach Sikkim?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-train\">Train<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike many other places in India, there are no railway stations in Sikkim. The nearest one to Gangtok would be New Jalpaiguri in Siliguri, about 150 km away. To get to Darjeeling or other cities, you can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/trains-in-india-how-to-buy-tickets-online\/\">buy a train ticket<\/a><\/strong> in one of the sleeper classes (3rd class).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bus\">Bus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting to Sikkim by bus is the most common option, with several companies operating different routes. Taking a taxi with a private driver can also be a good option to marvel at the mountains, but you will have to negotiate with the driver beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bot-new\">\n<li class=\"bot-new-minivan\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/train\/siliguri\/gangtok\/?z=14994&amp;sub_id=PAG-EN-Sikkim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Bus from Siliguri to Gangtok<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plane\">Plane<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nearest operational airport from Gangtok is Bagdogra, about 120 km away. You can find cheap flights from the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bot-new\">\n<li class=\"bot-new-avion\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/c\/1195974\/1027991\/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skyscanner.es%2Fvuelos-a%2Fixb%2Fvuelos-baratos-a-bagdogra-aeropuerto.html&amp;partnerpropertyid=1077730\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cheap flights to Bagdora<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity has-text-color has-background has-light-grey-background-color has-light-grey-color\" id=\"sep1\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"fila2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-senff-sticky-block\" data-topspace=\"60\" data-cfa=\"true\" data-minwidth=\"600\" data-maxwidth=\"99999\" data-pushup=\"#sep2\" data-zindex=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/iconos\/ver.png\" alt=\"What to see or do in Sikkim\" class=\"img-menu-content img-menu-content-in\">\n\t<h2 id=\"que-ver-hacer\" class=\"menu-seccion\">WHAT TO SEE \/ DO<\/h2>\n\t<h3 class=\"menu-seccion\"><a href=\"#h-yuksom\" data-level=\"3\">Yuksom<\/a><\/h3>\n\t<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\"><li><a href=\"#h-dubdi-monastery-and-gompa\" data-level=\"3\">Dubdi Monastery and Gompa<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-kathok-wodsalling-gompa\" data-level=\"3\">Kathok Wodsalling Gompa<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-khangchendzonga-falls\" data-level=\"3\">Khangchendzonga Falls<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-tashi-tenka\" data-level=\"3\">Tashi Tenka<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-trekking-goechala-and-dzongi-trek\" data-level=\"3\">Trekking: Goechala and Dzongi trek<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-mani-hall\" data-level=\"3\">Mani Hall<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-norbugang-park\" data-level=\"3\">Norbugang Park<\/a><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<h3 class=\"menu-seccion\"><a href=\"#h-pelling\" data-level=\"3\">Pelling<\/a><\/h3>\n\t<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\">\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-pemayangtse-monastery\" data-level=\"3\">Monasterio Pemayangtse Monastery<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-sanga-choeling\" data-level=\"3\">Sanga Choeling<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-route-of-the-monasteries\" data-level=\"3\">Route of the Monasteries<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-rabdentse-ruins\" data-level=\"3\">Rabdentse Ruins<\/a><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<h3 class=\"menu-seccion\"><a href=\"#h-gangtok\" data-level=\"3\">Gangtok<\/a><\/h3>\n\t<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\">\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-do-drul-stupa\" data-level=\"3\">Do-Drul Stupa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-namgyal-institute-of-tibetology\" data-level=\"3\">Namgyal Institute of Tibetology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-ganesh-tok\" data-level=\"3\">Ganesh Tok<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-rumtek-monastery\" data-level=\"3\">Rumtek Monastery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-tsuklakhang-monastery\" data-level=\"3\">Tsuklakhang Monastery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-enchey-monastery\" data-level=\"3\">Enchey Monastery<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column margin-bottom-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading outline\" id=\"h-what-to-see-do\">WHAT TO SEE \/ DO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-0\" id=\"h-yuksom\">Yuksom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Established in 1642, Yuksom is considered a sacred place and means \u201cthe meeting place of the three monks\u201d, as this is where three monks from Tibet selected the ruler, Chogyal, who would be the first religious king of Sikkim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With around 2,000 inhabitants, it has become the base camp for climbing Mount Kanchenjunga (Khangchendzonga), and most of its inhabitants work in the tourism industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are a few places to visit in Yuksom. You can also take a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Pelling\/Day-Trip-to-Yuksom-Guided-Private-Sightseeing-Tour-from-Pelling\/d50858-205224P175?pid=P00039197&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=EN-post-sikkim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">private full-day tour to Yuksom from Pelling<\/a><\/strong>, visiting monasteries, lakes and local markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-0\" id=\"h-dubdi-monastery-and-gompa\">Dubdi Monastery and Gompa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dubdi Monastery,<\/strong> one of the oldest in Sikkim, is a Buddhist shrine, also called \u201cYuksom Monastery\u201d, which is accessed after a one-hour walk from Yuksom. Dubdi, \u201cThe Retreat\u201d, was built in stone in 1701 during the reign of Chogyal Namgyal, on a hilltop, and contains a number of images, symbols and manuscripts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/guia-sikkim-Dubdi-Monastery.jpg\" alt=\"Dubdi Monastery\" class=\"wp-image-7792\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dubdi Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the top of the roof, there is an ornate bell-shaped golden dome called Gyaltshen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kathok-wodsalling-gompa\">Kathok Wodsalling Gompa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along with the Dubdi and Ngadak Chorling monasteries, the Kathok or <strong>Kartok monastery<\/strong>, named after one of the three monks who crowned the first king of Sikkim, is one of the most important in Yuksom. It is located next to <strong>Kathok Lake<\/strong> and, after climbing a small wooden staircase, you can access the building, which is very striking due to the number of colors, including red as a base and yellow for its ornamentation, a classic Tibetan style.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Khatok-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"Khatok Lake\" class=\"wp-image-7789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Khatok-Lake.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Khatok-Lake-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Khatok Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-khangchendzonga-falls\">Khangchendzonga Falls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Halfway between Yuksom and Pelling are the Khangchendzonga or <strong>Kanchenjunga waterfalls<\/strong>, beautiful waterfalls over granite rock that are fed by the glaciers of Mount Khangchendzonga and delight the sight and senses of any visitor who approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Kanchenjunga-Falls.jpg\" alt=\"Kanchenjunga Falls\" class=\"wp-image-7791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Kanchenjunga-Falls.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Kanchenjunga-Falls-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kanchenjunga Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The falls can be seen from different areas, and you will have to walk a little uphill to get closer to the base. In the surroundings you can also find some monasteries such as the Rabdentse monastery or the Sanga Choeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tashi-tenka\">Tashi Tenka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today it is a collection of ruins, but<strong> Tashi Tenka<\/strong> was a complex built for the delight of the royal family when Yuksom was the capital of the Namgyal reign.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/guia-sikkim-Tashi-Tenka.jpg\" alt=\"Tashi Tenka\" class=\"wp-image-7794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/guia-sikkim-Tashi-Tenka.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/guia-sikkim-Tashi-Tenka-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tashi Tenka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The short walk to the ridge will be worth it as the spectacular views it offers will make you spend a long time looking at the Rabdentse and Peyamangtse monasteries, Yuksom and all its blue and white houses, the Rathong valley with all its mountains in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-trekking-goechala-and-dzongi-trek\">Trekking: Goechala and Dzongi Trek<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once here, the best thing to do is to hike through the mountains surrounding Yuksom and visit the greenest and most impressive ecosystems in the Himalayas. Of course, you must have acclimatized to the altitude for a few days before starting, and be fit enough to be able to walk about 10 km a day in the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Goechala-Dzongri-trek.jpg\" alt=\"Goechala y Dzongri trek\" class=\"wp-image-7790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Goechala-Dzongri-trek.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Goechala-Dzongri-trek-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Goechala and Dzongri trek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most recommended trecks is the <strong>Goechala<\/strong> and <strong>Dzongi<\/strong> <strong>trek<\/strong>, which will take you on a walk among the most impressive mountains in the area, seeing the Kanchenjunga peak of more than 8,500 m, the Talung, or the Rathong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mani-hall\">Mani Hall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the places not to be missed in the center of Yuksom is the <strong>Mani Hall<\/strong> temple, with large glass windows revealing enormous gilded copper cylinders, 18 to be exact, containing prayers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Mani-Hall.jpg\" alt=\"Mani Hall\" class=\"wp-image-7793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Mani-Hall.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Mani-Hall-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mani Hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this case, they are found in two rows, and Tibetan Buddhists rotate them symbolizing the repetition of a prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-norbugang-park\">Norbugang Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Erected after the coronation of the first Chogyal of Sikkim, the four-seat stone throne found in <strong>Norbugang Park<\/strong> is part of the Buddhist pilgrimage as it is a place of great religious and spiritual value.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/guia-sikkim-Norbugang-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Norbugang Park\" class=\"wp-image-7796\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Norbugang Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This small Yuksom garden adorned with colorful flags also has a small temple, plus a stupa (or chorten) said to have been built with water and earth brought from all over Sikkim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pelling\">Pelling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Famous for its views of the Himalayas and Kanchenjunga and situated at an altitude of almost 2000 meters, <strong>Pelling<\/strong> is a small village in western Sikkim. The village itself doesn&#8217;t have much to offer, but it does boast two of the oldest monasteries in the region, as well as waterfalls, forested areas and ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you think that cities are best explored by strolling through their streets and discovering little corners, you might want to take this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Pelling\/Heritage-and-Cultural-Walk-of-Pelling-2-Hours-Guided-Walking-Tour\/d50858-205224P171?pid=P00039197&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=EN-post-sikkim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">walking tour visiting the cultural heritage of Pelling<\/a><\/strong> and its monasteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you like to try the local cuisine? We recommend this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Pelling\/Pelling-Food-Crawl-2-Hours-Guided-Local-Food-Tasting-Tour\/d50858-205224P172?pid=P00039197&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=EN-post-sikkim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">guided tour to taste local dishes in Pelling<\/a><\/strong>. And below are some ideas for visits around Pelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pemayangtse-monastery\">Pemayangtse Monastery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded by Lama Lhatsun Chempo in 1705, <strong>Pemayangtse Monastery<\/strong> was built for pure monks (of Tibetan lineage) and is part of the pilgrimage circuit of monasteries from Yuksom. Located at 2000 meters above sea level, with beautiful snow-capped mountains in the background, it has been rebuilt many times after being destroyed in several earthquakes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"948\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/guia-sikkim-Monasterio-Pemayangtse.jpg\" alt=\"Monasterio Pemayangtse\" class=\"wp-image-7797\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pemayangtse Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside we find paintings of rainbows and angels in the typical colors of these temples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sanga-choeling\">Sanga Choeling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Sanga Choeling Monastery<\/strong>, placed on top of a hill, was our first stop, and from there the views and the silence, which was only interrupted by some bells that rang in response to the touch of the wind, gave us a few minutes of peace. Dozens of flags of different sizes and colors made the moment even more magical.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/guia-sikkim-Monasterio-Sanga-Choeling.jpg\" alt=\"Monasterio Sanga Choeling\" class=\"wp-image-7798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/guia-sikkim-Monasterio-Sanga-Choeling.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/guia-sikkim-Monasterio-Sanga-Choeling-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sanga Choeling Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built by the Lama Lhatsun Chempo in 1697, the walls are decorated with colorful paintings of saints and mythological creatures, as well as 17th-century clay figurines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-route-of-the-monasteries\">Route of the Monasteries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The so-called \u201c<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/route-of-the-monasteries-i-pelling-starting-point\/\">Monastery Route<\/a><\/strong>\u201d is a trail that passes through several villages including Melli, Khecheopalri and its lake to Yuksom. We did it all on our own, stopping at homestays. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/route-of-the-monasteries-i-pelling-starting-point\/\">The day starts in Pelling<\/a><\/strong>, walking up some hills to Melli, where we visited the first of the monasteries and where we saw several monks making crafts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/guia-sikkim-ruta-monasterios.jpg\" alt=\"Ruta de los monasterios\" class=\"wp-image-7799\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ruta de los monasterios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/route-of-the-monasteries-ii-two-days-to-khecheopalri\/\">We reached Khecheopalri<\/a><\/strong>, where we saw a new monastery and the sacred lake. <strong>The end of the trek<\/strong> meant a 2-hour descent to take a jeep to Yuksom, and from there back to Pelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rabdentse-ruins\">Rabdentse Ruins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rabdentse<\/strong>, the former capital of Sikkim until Nepalese troops invaded in the 17th century, is part of the Buddhist pilgrimage along with other monasteries in the area. It is strategically located on a hilltop and offers stunning views of the mountains surrounding Kanchendzonga Peak.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Rabdentse-Ruins.jpg\" alt=\"Rabdentse Ruins\" class=\"wp-image-7801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Rabdentse-Ruins.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Rabdentse-Ruins-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rabdentse Ruins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following a path through a dense forest, we will come across some buildings, such as the three <em>chortens<\/em> that were used by the royal family to offer prayers to their gods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gangtok\">Gangtok<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surrounded by the great mountains of the Himalayas and with a fairly mild temperature throughout the year, <strong>Gangtok<\/strong>, the modern capital of Sikkim, is the largest city in the entire state, with about 100,000 inhabitants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is the main base for tourism in Sikkim, from where many visitors organize their trekkings, and it\u2019s also an important pilgrimage center for Buddhists due to its numerous monasteries. Do you want to visit Gangtok? We leave some ideas below for you, and we also recommend a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/EgCmNc4M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">private full-day visit to see the best places in Gangtok by car<\/a><\/strong>. Or if you are more of those people who prefer to go on foot, you can try this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/kYz34WWH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">cultural walk visiting the historical heritage of Gangtok<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-drul-stupa\">Do-Drul Stupa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built by Trulshik Rinpoche in 1945, the <strong>Do Drul stupa<\/strong> is one of the most important stupas in Sikkim and houses numerous relics of Buddhist holy books and religious objects. The golden-coloured upper part can be seen from various places in Gangtok.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Do-Drul-Chorten.jpg\" alt=\"Do Drul Chorten o estupa\" class=\"wp-image-7800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Do-Drul-Chorten.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Do-Drul-Chorten-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Do Drul Chorten or stupa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the surroundings of the stupa we find more than 100 gilded copper cylinders containing prayers in Tibetan, as well as other small stupas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-namgyal-institute-of-tibetology\">Namgyal Institute of Tibetology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About 5 kilometers south of Gangtok, we find the <strong>Namgyal Institute of Tibetology<\/strong>, one of the few institutes outside Tibet. Opened in 1958, this center houses a museum, a research center and a library, and preserves various writings, works and tapestries used in the practice of Buddhism.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Instituto-Tibetologia-Namgyal.jpg\" alt=\"Namgyal Institute of Tibetology\" class=\"wp-image-7803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Instituto-Tibetologia-Namgyal.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Instituto-Tibetologia-Namgyal-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Namgyal Institute of Tibetology<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ganesh-tok\">Ganesh Tok<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Atop a hill and after climbing numerous steps, stands the small <strong>Ganesh Tok temple<\/strong>, dedicated to Ganesh. The temple itself is quite small, but it is worth the climb to admire the views over Gangtok and the Kanchenjunga peak.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Ganesh-Tok.jpg\" alt=\"Vistas desde Ganesh Tok\" class=\"wp-image-7802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Ganesh-Tok.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Ganesh-Tok-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Views from Ganesh Tok<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Decorated with colorful flags, it has a circular balcony or observatory, from where we can also see the Gangtok television tower. If you go up early in the morning, you will be able to see the devotees and the priest welcoming them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rumtek-monastery\">Rumtek Monastery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also called the Dharma Chakra Centre, <strong>Rumtek Monastery<\/strong> is a gompa or complex built by the Karmapa (highest representative) of the Kagyu Buddhist order in the mid-18th century, although it was rebuilt in the 1960s.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Monasterio-Rumtek.jpg\" alt=\"Monasterio Rumtek\" class=\"wp-image-7804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Monasterio-Rumtek.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Monasterio-Rumtek-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rumtek Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the complex we find the main temple of 4 floors, built in classical Tibetan architecture, several stupas around it, a school, and the rooms of the monks who live here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tsuklakhang-monastery\">Tsuklakhang Monastery <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the gardens of the palace of the ancient kings, the Chogyals of Sikkim, we find the <strong>Tsuklakhang Monastery<\/strong> or Royal Chapel. Built in a traditional architectural style, its interior features walls richly decorated with colorful paintings and images of Buddha and other Buddhist deities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Tsuklakhang-Monastery.jpg\" alt=\"Monasterio Tsuklakhang\" class=\"wp-image-7805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Tsuklakhang-Monastery.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Tsuklakhang-Monastery-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tsuklakhang Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carved columns have witnessed coronations, ceremonies and royal marriages. Various festivals are held throughout the year, some with dancing and masked monks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enchey-monastery\">Enchey Monastery <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Belonging to the Nyingma Buddhist order, <strong>Enchey Monastery<\/strong> (Solitary Monastery) was initially built in the 19th century and rebuilt in Chinese architectural style in 1909. Its sanctity is said to come from two deities who inhabit the monastery.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Enchey-Monastery.jpg\" alt=\"Monasterio Enchey\" class=\"wp-image-7806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Enchey-Monastery.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Enchey-Monastery-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enchey Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, it is home to just under 100 monks who perform the famous Chaam dance in June. To get there, you must cross a coniferous forest and the television tower.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity has-text-color has-background has-light-grey-background-color has-light-grey-color\" id=\"sep2\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"fila3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-senff-sticky-block\" data-topspace=\"60\" data-cfa=\"true\" data-minwidth=\"600\" data-maxwidth=\"99999\" data-pushup=\"#sep3\" data-zindex=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/iconos\/tours.png\" alt=\"Activities in Sikkim\" class=\"img-menu-content img-menu-content-in\">\n\t<h2 id=\"tours\" class=\"menu-seccion\">TOURS<\/h2>\n\t<ul><li><a href=\"#h-visit-buddha-park-from-pelling-on-a-private-tour\" data-level=\"3\">Visit Buddha Park from Pelling on a Private Tour<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-yumthang-valley-and-lachung\" data-level=\"3\">Yumthang Valley and Lachung<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-four-holy-caves\" data-level=\"3\">Four Holy Caves<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-kaluk-and-rinchenpong\" data-level=\"3\">Kaluk and Rinchenpong<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-nathu-la-pass\" data-level=\"3\">Nathu La Pass<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-zuluk\" data-level=\"3\">Zuluk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-khangchendzonga-national-park-and-kanchenjunga-peak\" data-level=\"3\">Khangchendzonga National Park and Kanchenjunga Peak<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-solophok-chardham\" data-level=\"3\">Solophok Chardham<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-gangtok-hill-and-monasteries-tour-from-bagdogra-or-siliguri\" data-level=\"3\">Gangtok Hill and Monasteries Tour from Bagdogra or Siliguri<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading outline\" id=\"h-tours\">TOURS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-visit-buddha-park-from-pelling-on-a-private-tour\">Visit Buddha Park from Pelling on a Private Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the south of Sikkim we find the Buddha Park of Ravangla (about 55 km from Pelling), also called Tathagata Tsal. Built in 2006 on the 2550th anniversary of the birth of Gautama Buddha, the government and the inhabitants of Ravangla decided to create a complex with a giant statue of Sakyamuni Buddha and a beautiful garden surrounding it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Pelling\/Highlights-of-Pelling-with-Budha-Park-Guided-Fullday-Sightseeing-Tour-by-Car\/?pid=P00039197&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=EN-post-sikkim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Visit the city of Pelling and its monasteries, as well as Buddha Park, on this private tour<\/a><\/strong>. It includes transportation in a private vehicle and a visit to local markets, where you can taste traditional dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Buddha-Park-Ravangla.jpg\" alt=\"Buddha Park en Ravangla\" class=\"wp-image-7807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Buddha-Park-Ravangla.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Buddha-Park-Ravangla-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Buddha Park in Ravangla<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As expected, it is part of the important Buddhist pilgrimage circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-yumthang-valley-and-lachung\">Yumthang Valley and Lachung<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the northwest of the state of Sikkim, about 120 km from Gangtok, we find the beautiful <strong>Yumthang Valley<\/strong> or the <strong>Valley of the Flower Sanctuary<\/strong>. As its name suggests, it is a natural sanctuary full of flowers, hot springs and meadows surrounded by mountains, and the best time to see it in bloom is from March to June.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Yumthang-Valley-Lachung.jpg\" alt=\"Yumthang Valley y Lachung\" class=\"wp-image-7808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Yumthang-Valley-Lachung.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Yumthang-Valley-Lachung-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yumthang Valley and Lachung<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At a couple of hours from the sanctuary we will find a small and picturesque town, <strong>Lachung<\/strong>, at almost 3000 meters above sea level and with inhabitants of Lepcha and Tibetan descent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-four-holy-caves\">Four Holy Caves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Hindus, it is very important to make the pilgrimage to the four dhams that indicate the abodes of the gods in the four cardinal directions. In Sikkim, there are <strong>four sacred caves<\/strong> in the indicated positions, so many believers visit the four caves in this order: to the east Sharchog Beyphug, to the south Khadr Sangphug, to the west Nub Dechen Phug and to the east Jhang Lhari Nyingphug.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Holy-Caves.jpg\" alt=\"Holy Caves\" class=\"wp-image-7809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Holy-Caves.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Holy-Caves-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Holy Caves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kaluk-and-rinchenpong\">Kaluk and Rinchenpong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two small villages, <strong>Kaluk<\/strong> and <strong>Rinchenpong<\/strong>, in the eastern Himalayas, offer us a wonderful view of the most imposing mountains on our planet, as well as being a small paradise for those who love botany and nature.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Rinchenpong.jpg\" alt=\"Rinchenpong\" class=\"wp-image-7810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Rinchenpong.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Rinchenpong-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rinchenpong<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a few resorts in Kaluk to stay overnight, and from there you can walk the distance (3 km) to Rinchenpong to see the monastery and be captivated by the tranquility of this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nathu-la-pass\">Nathu La Pass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes connecting the West and the East. <strong>Nathu La Pass<\/strong> was part of the Ancient Silk Road and is one of the three passes connecting the borders between India and China, about 50 km from Gangtok.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Nathula-Pass.jpg\" alt=\"Nathula Pass\" class=\"wp-image-7812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Nathula-Pass.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Nathula-Pass-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nathula Pass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was closed for almost 40 years until it was reopened in 2006, connecting Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zuluk\">Zuluk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 3000 meters above sea level, we find <strong>Zuluk<\/strong> (or Dzuluk), a small village in the eastern part of Sikkim, in the heart of the Himalayas. Stunning views of the Kanchenjunga, virgin forests and green meadows make it an essential visit for those eager to discover part of the ancient silk route from Tibet to India.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Dzuluk-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dzuluk\" class=\"wp-image-7814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Dzuluk-1.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Dzuluk-1-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dzuluk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A special permit is required to enter, and it is best to find a homestay, since the town lacks hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-khangchendzonga-national-park-and-kanchenjunga-peak\">Khangchendzonga National Park and Kanchenjunga Peak<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Declared a World Heritage Site in 2016 for its biodiversity and protection, <strong>Khangchendzonga National Park<\/strong> is home to the world&#8217;s third highest peak, <strong>Kanchenjunga Peak<\/strong>, at 8,586 m. The park borders Nepal and Tibet, and is home to oak, fir and birch forests.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/guia-sikkim-Kanchenjunga.jpg\" alt=\"Pico Kanchenjunga\" class=\"wp-image-7811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/guia-sikkim-Kanchenjunga.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/guia-sikkim-Kanchenjunga-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kanchenjunga Peak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for wildlife, bears, wild dogs, snow leopards and some reptiles inhabit these mountains. There are also several trekking routes that leave from Yuksom, and foreigners need certain permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-solophok-chardham\">Solophok Chardham<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shiva devotees will find in <strong>Solophok Chardham<\/strong> a religious center with an impressive statue of over 26 meters in height in a seated position. It is said that to attain Moksha, believers must make a pilgrimage to the <em>dhams<\/em>, the abodes of the gods in the four directions of India, which is why four replicas of them were created here.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Sholophok-Chardham-Shiva.jpg\" alt=\"Sholophok Chardham Shiva\" class=\"wp-image-7813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Sholophok-Chardham-Shiva.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/SIKKIM-GUIA-DE-VIAJE-Sholophok-Chardham-Shiva-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sholophok Chardham Shiva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This center is part of the state government\u2019s drive to promote religious tourism in Sikkim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gangtok-hill-and-monasteries-tour-from-bagdogra-or-siliguri\">Gangtok Hill and Monasteries Tour from Bagdogra or Siliguri<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Siliguri train station or Bagdogra airport, you can start this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/LjMA26BA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">7-day tour to visit the city of Gangtok and its most famous monasteries<\/a><\/strong>, such as Rumtek Monastery and Enchey Monastery. Transfers are by private car or van.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity has-text-color has-background has-light-grey-background-color has-light-grey-color\" id=\"sep3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"fila4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-senff-sticky-block\" data-topspace=\"60\" data-cfa=\"true\" data-minwidth=\"600\" data-maxwidth=\"99999\" data-pushup=\"#sep4\" data-zindex=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/iconos\/dormir.png\" alt=\"Accommodation in Sikkim\" class=\"img-menu-content img-menu-content-in\">\n\t<h2 id=\"dormir\" class=\"menu-seccion\">SLEEP<\/h2>\n\t<ul><li><a href=\"#h-where-to-sleep-in-sikkim\" data-level=\"3\">Where to Sleep in Sikkim?<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading outline\" id=\"h-sleep\">SLEEP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-0\" id=\"h-where-to-sleep-in-sikkim\">Where to Sleep in Sikkim?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though&nbsp; there are only two streets in Sikkim with several accommodation options to choose from, we decided on the <strong>Kabur hotel<\/strong>. A fireplace, spacious and clean rooms convinced us that it was the right place. In addition, it has beautiful views and a kitchen with delicious Indian dishes, momos, soups and masala poppadoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also take a look at the recommendations we detail below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns gap1 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b148826a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0rem;padding-right:0rem;padding-bottom:0rem;padding-left:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1040533\" alt=\"Mandavya homestay \" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/351751286.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading hoteles event-alojamientos\" id=\"h-mandavya-homestay\">($) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/in\/mandavya-homestay.html?aid=372777&amp;label=pag-EN-sikkim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Mandavya homestay<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1040534\" alt=\"Khi Gha Thang\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/331288522.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading hoteles event-alojamientos\" id=\"h-khi-gha-thang\">($$) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/in\/khi-gha-thang.html?aid=372777&amp;label=pag-EN-sikkim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Khi Gha Thang<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1040535\" alt=\"The Elgin Mount Pandim\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/237050291.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading hoteles event-alojamientos\" id=\"h-the-elgin-mount-pandim-heritage\">($$$) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/in\/the-elgin-mount-pandim.html?aid=372777&amp;label=pag-EN-sikkim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Elgin Mount Pandim &#8211; Heritage<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity has-text-color has-background has-light-grey-background-color has-light-grey-color\" id=\"sep4\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"fila5\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-senff-sticky-block\" data-topspace=\"60\" data-cfa=\"true\" data-minwidth=\"600\" data-maxwidth=\"99999\" data-pushup=\"#final-footer\" data-zindex=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/iconos\/consejos.png\" alt=\"Travel Tips for Sikkim\" class=\"img-menu-content img-menu-content-in\">\n\t<h2 id=\"consejos\" class=\"menu-seccion\">TRAVEL TIPS<\/h2>\n\t<ul><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-get-around-sikkim\" data-level=\"3\">How to Get Around Sikkim<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-map\" data-level=\"3\">Map<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading outline\" id=\"h-tips\">TIPS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-around-sikkim\">How to Get around Sikkim<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to get around Sikkim and between its towns and cities is by <strong>jeep<\/strong> on the road. 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