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✨ Sikkim Travel Highlights

📍 Famous Places to Visit

1. Gangtok – Sikkim ki capital, shopping (MG Road), monasteries aur ropeway ke liye famous.

2. Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake) – Barf se ghira ek magical lake, mostly frozen winters me.

3. Nathula Pass – Indo-China border par located, adventure lovers ke liye ek must visit spot.

4. Yumthang Valley (Valley of Flowers) – March–June me khilte rang-birange phool, aur snow peaks ka view.

5. Lachung & Lachen – From here you can visit Gurudongmar Lake (India ke highest lakes me se ek).

6. Pelling – Kanchenjunga mountain ka best view, skywalk aur Pemayangtse Monastery ke liye famous.

7. Ravangla & Namchi – Buddha Park, tea gardens aur monasteries dekhne layak.

🌄 Adventure & Activities

  • Trekking – Goechala Trek (Kanchenjunga ka near view), Dzongri trek.
  • River Rafting – Teesta River me.
  • Cable Car Ride – Gangtok me.
  • Yak Ride – Tsomgo Lake ke paas.

🛕 Culture & Spirituality

  • Buddhism ka strong influence hai, monasteries jaise Rumtek Monastery, Pemayangtse Monastery bahut mashhoor hain.
  • Local festivals jaise Losar (Tibetan New Year), Saga Dawa aur Pang Lhabsol dekhne layak hote hain.

🍲 Local Food

  • Momos & Thukpa – sabse popular dishes.
  • Gundruk soup, Phagshapa (pork dish), Kinema (fermented soybean) – authentic Sikkimese taste.
  • Sikkim Tea – fresh aur aromatic.

🚗 How to Reach

  • Nearest Airport – Pakyong Airport (Gangtok ke paas) ya phir Bagdogra Airport (West Bengal).
  • Nearest Railway Station – New Jalpaiguri (NJP), fir road se Gangtok (approx 4–5 hours).
  • Road – Siliguri/ Darjeeling se easily connected.

🏨 Best Time to Visit

  • March – June → Spring/Summer, flowers aur greenery ke liye best.
  • Sept – Nov → Clear skies aur mountains ke stunning view ke liye perfect.
  • Dec – Feb → Snow lovers ke liye (but thand zyada hoti hai).