Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Gangtok, Sikkim
The Handicrafts and Handlooms Centre of Sikkim was established in the year 1957 as a Technical Institute for Training and Production of traditional arts and crafts. The main objective of the centre was to preserve the traditional arts and crafts of the state, encourage the peoples to participate and develop their skills through different up-gradation […]
Kathog Lake, Sikkim
Kathog Lake is regarded as the Holy lake in the state of Sikkim, India. The lake has been blessed by Lama Kathog Kuntu Zangpo and it is said to be the soul lake or Lha-Tsho of Lama Kathog Kuntu Zangpo, one of the three pioneer lamas who conducted the historical coronation of the first Chogyal […]
Himalayan Zoological Park, Gangtok
Himalayan Zoological Park is one of the best places for wildlife lovers. It is a 205-hectare zoo located 3 km from Gangtok, at an altitude of 1,780 meters. It is the first zoo of the state established by the government of Sikkim in the year 1991. The unique feature of the zoo is that the […]
Hanuman Tok, Gangtok, Sikkim
Hanuman Tok is one of the most famous Hindu pilgrimage sites located in Gangtok, it is 9 km from the main town and situated at the elevation of 7200 ft , this temple is specially dedicated to Lord Hanuman, god of good health and strength. According to the legend, Lord Hanuman halted here for a […]
Silk Route Sikkim | Zuluk Silk Route – Photos [ Updated 2021]
The village of Silk Route Sikkim is located in the eastern part of Sikkim and is the site where the famous “old silk route” passes through. Historically, this hamlet was used as a transit camp for the trade between Tibet and India. The Silk Route in Sikkim is an offshoot of an ancient trade route […]
Pemayangtse Monastery, West Sikkim
Pemayangtse Monastery is one of the most famous and beautiful structures in the state of Sikkim, situated near a small town of Pelling, in the Western district of Sikkim. It derives a name from ‘padma yang tse’ or ‘sublime perfect lotus’.Founded by Lama Lhatsun Chempo, who himself planned and designed the monastery in the year […]
Yumthang Valley (Lachung) | Yumthang, Valley of Flowers – Best Time To Visit
Yumthang Valley is known for its spectacular and eye-catching scenery, rejuvenating hot springs and mountain air. Further, it is the abode of snow decked peaks, valley adorned with flowers and the absolute tranquility that contradicts the urban rush. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in the northern part of the state […]
Rohini Picnic Spot – A Tourist Place Near Siliguri
Rohini Picnic Spot, as it is very popular nowadays used to be a very isolated place with a very least development, even though it was not so far from a city of Siliguri and Kurseong, the transportation system was in a poor shape and the people living there had to depend much on horses and […]
A Detailed Story of Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple, Sikkim
Baba Harbhajan Singh – Baba temple is a holy shrine situated at a distance of 60 km from Gangtok towards Nathula Border between China and India. It was constructed to show reverence to Baba Harbhajan Singh, a soldier of an Indian army, who was drowned in a glacier while trying to lead an x_column of […]
3rd Mile Durga Mandir, Kalimpong
A fine and beautiful place of visit for nature lovers. A narrow lane going to the mandir as a long pathway bestows the place with an ethnic beauty and the green trees surrounding it all around give the feeling of it being in a jungle. A mandir that is visited by every theist passing the […]
Khecheopalri – The Mystic Lake, Sikkim
Khecheopalri lake is a holy lake at an altitude: 1799 meters in West Sikkim which was formed by the force of ancient glaciers and took some 3500 years; almost looks like a volcano crater with thick wooded hills on all sides. It seems like a landscape in a fairy-tale. The lake is placed between Gyalshing […]
Banjhakri Falls, Gangtok
Banjhakri Falls in Gangtok is a new sightseeing tourist destination, which is about 6 – 8.5 Kms from M.G. Marg (Landmark- Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Gangtok) on the way to Ranka. It spreads its beauty over an area of 2 acres. The main attraction being the waterfalls wich plunges down with an intense force cascading from […]
A Brief Guide On Gurudongmar Lake: The Lake of Heaven
One of the natural wonders in the Indian state of Sikkim is Gurudongmar lake, Situated at the elevation of 17,800 ft (5,430 m). It is 190 Kms away from Gangtok and the nearest place to stay in Lachen. This is one of the highest lakes in the world. Gurudongmar lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava […]
Ruins of Rabdentse, Sikkim
Ruins of Rabdentse: Sikkim has become one of the most visited tourist destinations in India, it has been blessed in abundance by the nature with the very charming landscapes. It is a landlocked state in the eastern part of India, it _shares its border with Nepal in the west, China in north and east and […]
Teesta Valley Durpin Dara
Darjeeling, the queen of the hills is yet to be explored, there are some beautiful tourist destinations which are still hidden or least visited. Teesta valley durpin dara is amongst them. Situated about 25 kms away from Darjeeling town it is a very beautiful view point. Teesta valley derives its name from mighty river Teesta […]
Science Center, Kalimpong
Kalimpong is the largest of the four sub-divisions of the District of Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council, an autonomous body within the State of West Bengal. It lies between the plains of the Dooars and the hills of Darjeeling – Sikkim Himalayas. It is 50 kms from Darjeeling and 65 kms away from Siliguri. The latest […]
St. Andrew’s Church, Darjeeling
St Andrew’s Church is one of the most beautiful structure you will find in Darjeeling, it is located in the most famous tourist spot, the Mall road or Chowrasta. Constructed by the Britishers during the 18th century it is one of the oldest and pristine churches in Darjeeling Hills .The foundation stone of this church […]
Samtse, Bhutan
The Royal Kingdom of Bhutan is one of the most beautiful country in the world, it is one of the smallest country but it has been adorned by nature with all its beauty. The country has been divided into 20 Dzongkhags or districts of which all 20 of them are worth visiting. One of such […]
Jamuni, Darjeeling
Jamuney has been gaining popularity as one of the new tourist destination, located about 12 km only from Darjeeling town, takes just about an hour drive.One can easily feel the drastic change in weather and plantation while travelling towards the place as Jamuni is much warmer than that of Darjeeling. The journey to Jamuni is […]
Gajoldoba Jalpaiguri – The Beautiful Picnic Spot for Nature Lover
Gajoldoba on Teesta Barrage an hour’s drive from Siliguri through the Baikunthapur forests will take you to Gajoldoba (25 km) an ideal place for bird watchers. A Mega Tourism Project is on the anvil at Gajoldoba. It is situated along the Fulbari Canal and the waterbody enhances the beauty of the area. Baikunthapur forest region in […]
Morgan House, Kalimpong
Morgan house in Kalimpong is a historic bungalow which was built during the British rule. This historic mansion in rinking road is believed to have been founded by George Morgan, who was a jute merchant way back in 1930’s. After his death the keys were handed over to the trustees which was later passed on […]