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Kathok Lake is situated on the way to Norbugang Throne in Yuksam, west Sikkim there is a beautiful sacred Lake known as ‘Kathok Tsho’ or Kathok Lake. This Lake is regarded as the ‘Lahtsho’ or soul lake of Lama Kathok Kuntu Zangpo, one of the pioneer lamas who introduced Buddhism to this land in...

Khachoedpalri lake is situated in west Sikkim. The approach road to this lake bifurcates from Pelling- Yuksam road. Khachoedpalri now a day became one of the most important visiting places in Sikkim for the pilgrims as well as for tourists. Legend has it that once it was simply a grazing ground...

Tshomgo Lake is situated on the way to Nathula pass at an elevation of 4,045 meters. The original name of the Lake, as per local gentries of the Pathing area, east Sikkim is “Tanyek Tsho”. According to them a saying goes like this:- “SHAH BYITHANG TSHO, NUB - TANGYEK TSHO” ‘Shah Byidang Tsho’...

Tsho Lhamo Lake is located at a place few kilometers away from Guru Dongmar Lake near Donkhyala pass at an elevation of 5,100 meter in North Sikkim. It is worshipped by the Yak Herders as a Goddess Lake. ‘Tsho’-means Lake and ‘Lhamo’ means- Goddess, or the lake of our Lady or Goddess as recorded...

Gurudongmar lake is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Sikkim. Gurudongmar lake is situated at an altitude of 17800 feet above sea level and is an extension of the Tibetian plateau. The stream that leaves Gurudongmar lake later develops into Teesta river which flows through...

Rumtek Monastery is the largest monastery in Sikkim and is located in a beautiful setting with snow capped mountains on one side and a stream on another. Gold relics here that were brought from Tsurphu Monastery in Tibet brings in many devout Buddhists and lots of monks live here to meditate and...

I am planning a trip to Ravangla in Sikkim and would like some recommendations for budget accommodation. I am going to stay two to three weeks so cannot afford to spend more than Rs 1000-1200 per day on accommodation. I don not mind a hotel or home stay or even lodge as long as it is not in the...

I was looking at Sikkim treks and while looking at the map I am wondering if it is possible to do a trek from Zero point to Gurudongmar lake through the Dongkha la pass and also see Cho Lhamu Lake on the way as it looks fairly close to Gurudongmar on the map but dont know if there is a route...

Sikkim is one place that I always wanted to visit. We are planning for a Sikkim tour in the coming days. We will be traveling in a group of 4 and we will have around 5-6 days in hand to explore the best places to visit in Sikkim. Gangtok, Pelling and Ravangla are already in our itinerary, but I...

Uttarey to Varsey trek is one of the most popular long distance trekking trails in India. It has made its own place in the tourism map of Sikkim. Nestled on the Singalila Range of Eastern Himalayas, the trek from Uttarey to Varsey offers impeccable mountain landscapes. Dotted with colorful...