​Tsomgo lake which means the source of the lake in Bhutia is a glacial lake in the Eastern part of Sikkim. Get mesmerised by the ever changing colours of the crystal clear lake while admiring scarlet rhododendron blooms in the distance! If you’re feeling a bit touristy, mount a decorated yak for a ride around the lake. Indian and foreign nationals require permits to visit it.

​Rumtek monastery or the Dharma Chakra Center, surrounded by the lush greens and situated at a height of 5000 feet is one of the largest monasteries in Sikkim. This is the home of a community of monks who belong to the Kargyu sect of Buddhists, originated in Tibet in the 12th century, and a place where the monks perform rituals and practices of the Karma Kagyu lineage. The main house of the monastery has some of the rarest Buddhish religious artworks in the form of wall murals and scrolls.

Visit for the serenity and peace that the place offers and to take a sneak peak into the lives of the monks here.

Foreign nationals will require a permit to visit the monastery which can be obtained from the Government office in either Sikkim or Siliguri.

Lachung, which means a small pass, is a small hill station in North Sikkim. It’s strategically located a the confluence of the rivers Lachen and Lachung, gushing tributaries of the Teesta river. This picturesque village is a visual treat with its snow capped mountains, waterfalls in the distance, sparkling streams and apple orchards!

​Gurudongmar lake located in North Sikkim is one of the highest lakes in the world! Legend has it that the lake remained frozen most of the year thereby not able to provide drinking water to the locals who appealed to Guru Padmasambhava when he was on his way back from Tibet. The guru obliged by blessing a part of the lake. That part of the lake remains unfrozen through the year and acts as a source of drinking water to the people of the area!

Visit this wonder when you’re in Sikkim while saying hello to yaks and blue sheep that inhabit the region. Get lost in the unpolluted colours of blue and white while soaking in the panoramic vistas of the mountains around.

The region is frequented by landslides and snow covered roads. Make sure you check weather conditions before you head out.

Roads lined with cherry blossom trees lead up to ​Temi Tea Garden in South Sikkim - the state’s sole tea garden producing tea that enjoys international repute and commanding premium prices in the world auctions! Schedule a visit here to wade through the gardens, visit the factory, join the workers and take back some fabulous tea!