The North offers an exquisite experience for the lover of nature and alpine scenery. It is Perhaps the most beautiful of the district.
Places of Interest
KABI LUNGCHOK
This is the place where the historic treaty of blood brotherhood between the Lepcha Chief Te- Kung-Tek and the Bhutia chief Khey-Bum-Sa was signed ritually. Kabi Lungchok is
17 kms fom Gangtok on the North sikkim Highway.
This monastery, under the Nyingmapa Buddhist Order, was built in 1721 during the time of Jigmo Pawo.It was rebuilt in 1948 through the efforts of the Lamas after it was gutted
by fire in 1947. It has one of the best landscapes in this region.
PHODONGH MONASTERY
One of the six major monasteries in Sikkim. It is located in the North approximately 38kms from Gangtok, 4kms beyond Phodong is the recently renovated Labrang Monastery unique in its architectural design.
SINGHIK
Singhik offers one of the most spectacular and closest views of Mt Khan-chen-Dzonga and its ranges. A well located Tourist lodge provides accommodation for the visitors.
CHUNGTHANG
A Bhutia village with a unique local self governing body called the Zumsa which substitutes the Panchayat. Lachung has emerged as a tourist destination with the soaring popularity of Yumthang Valley which is just 25kms from Lachung.
LACHUNG
A Bhutia village with a unique local self governing body called the Zumsa which substitutes the Panchayat. Lachung has emerged as a tourist destination with the soaring popularity of Yumthang Valley which is just 25kms from Lachung.
LACHEN
Lachen is situated at an altitude of 2750mtrs and about 6hrs drive from Gangtok. The Lachen Monastery located on a top of the village commands a panoramic view of the surrounding hills and country side.Resorts, Hotels and Lodges are available for accommodation.
YUMTHANG
Yumthung at an elevation of 11,800ft and 140kms from Gangtok is a paradise for nature lovers with a fascinating blend of flora and fauna and breathtaking scenic grandeur.The valley is also the home of Shingbha Rhododendron Sanctuary with 24 species of rhododendron. ‘Tsa-Chu’ or the hot spring of the left bank of Lachung Chu is immensely popular for its creative properties and healing power.
Thangu is at an altitude of 14,000ft. ( plus ) and 3 hrs. drive from Lachen. A small village where the visitors usually acclimatize before they proceed to Guru- Dongmar Lake or Muguthang.
GURU-DONGMAR LAKE
This lake is considered as one of the sacred lakes of this State both by the Buddhist and the Hindus.The lake remains milky throughout and it is believed that Guru Padmasambhava had touched the lake when he visited Tibet from this area.