Some Mesmerizing Locations of Sikkim to Cover on Your Solo Trip

Sikkim is a completely organic state of India and is an astonishingly beautiful destination to visit on a solo trip. The best time to visit Sikkim is in December, preferably in the first two weeks. Many solo travelers around the globe book last minute flight tickets to India to visit Sikkim within the first two weeks of December. Sikkim is full of breath-taking views of Northeastern Himalayas, green valleys, monasteries, lakes, waterfalls, and trekking sites. 

If you plan to visit Sikkim on a solo trip, then we have a list of mesmerizing sites that you don’t want to miss. Please do adjust these sites in your itinerary.

Tashi View Point

Tashi View Point is the perfect place, situated 8 km from Gangtok, to enjoy breath-taking views of mountains and valleys. You can also enjoy the view of Gangtok city. This location is also famous for the best sunrise and sunset views. You can also witness the changing colors of the Kanchenjunga and Siniolchu Peaks with the setting sun. You can rent binoculars to enjoy peaking at rare birds and two famous monasteries named Phodang and Labrang Monastery.

Singhik View Point

If you cannot add Tashi View Point of Gangtok in your itinerary, then definitely go for Singhik View Point. Singhik is a small town in Northern Sikkim, and the Singhik View Point lies just beside that town. You can enjoy the magnificent view of Mount Kanchenjunga and Siniolchu.

Seven Sister Waterfalls

Seven Sister Waterfalls lies near the Gangtok-Lachung Highway, 32 kilometers away from Gangtok. The beauty of this waterfall enhances exponentially after rainfall. The view is more mesmerizing during the sunset. It would take a lot of effort to make yourself leave this place and head to other sites.

Chungthang

Chungthang is a town in the northern region of Sikkim, and it lies at the junction of two rivers named Lachen and Lachung. It is said that a Sikkim’s patron saint, Guru Padmasambhava blessed this city. There is a rock preserved which still has the hand and footprints of Saint Padmasambhava.

Pelling

Pelling is a small town in Sikkim that lies at the foothills of Mount Khangchendzonga. This town is a paradise for peace-seekers and trekkers as there are fantastic mountain views. The Pemayangtse Monastery in Pelling has a giant gold-plated statue of Guru Padmasambhava along with beautiful wall paintings and sculptures.

Yumthang Valley

Yumthang Valley is popularly known as Sikkim’s Valley of Flower Sanctuary. It is a peaceful and perfect destination for solo travelers to visit. You will see a river, hot springs, grazing pasture, and yaks in this sanctuary.

Gurudongmar Lake

Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world, which is situated at the height of 5,430 meters above sea level. This lake is considered sacred by three religions: Hindus, Buddhists, and Sikhs. Rare Yaks and blue sheep are also seen here.

If you plan a trip to Sikkim, then make this trip at least a week long. You’ll also enjoy shopping at their local bazaars, getting souvenirs for your loved ones, and tasting out their cuisines like different categories of delicious momos. To make things easy for you, Tripbeam can help you book airline tickets & flight deals to India at affordable rates.

 

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