8 Best Romantic Places to Explore in Sikkim

by nashreenkhatoon
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Places to Explore in Sikkim

Sikkim is beautiful and romantic destination that has always attracted couples to visit. Around Sikkim, there are many destinations, each offering you different experiences and memories to be collected. Many newlywed couples also select Sikkim due to the majestic views and cool temperature.

The stunning views of Mount Kanchenjunga offers a feast to the eyes, especially during the time of sunrise and sunset. Each season in Sikkim offers unique colorful environment and ambience. Autumn month is considered to be the most pleasant season, which is between October and November. The weather remains pleasant and the temperature is moderate, offering the tourists with satisfying experience.

Below we have mentioned few of the best honeymoon destinations in Sikkim, So, don’t forget to have a look into it, also don’t forget to bookmark this article and share with your loved ones and take them to the amazing Romantic Places to Explore in Sikkim

Here are the Top 8 Romantic Places to explore in Sikkim:

  1. Gangtok
  2. Tsomgo Lake
  3. Pelling
  4. Yuksom
  5. Lachung
  6. Ravangla
  7. Namchi
  8. Yumthang Valley

8 Best Romantic Places to Explore in Sikkim

Gangtok

Gangtok
Gangtok

Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim and is also a must visit destination. The hill station offers panoramic vistas that attracts tourists around different parts of India. Gangtok is an ideal location for romantic getaways as there are numerous hotels and resorts located here.       

Things to Do

In Gangtok, there are number of activities to do such as horse riding, photography, trekking and camping. You can also taste the local dishes as there are number of restaurants and stalls that offers local cuisines like Momo, thukpa and others.   

How to Reach

You can travel to Gangtok either by flight or train or any road transport. New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) is the nearest railway station that is located at a distance of 116 km and may take around 4 hours to reach, If you are travelling via flight, then  Bagdogra International Airport (IXB) is the nearest airport located at a distance of 123 km that will take around 4 hours and 15 minutes. You can travel from Siliguri to Gangtok by renting a car that will require and 4 hours and 30 minutes to travel a distance of 114 km.      

Famous Restaurant

Gangtok offers a wide array of cuisines to cater to the taste of your preferences. Some of the popular food joints in Gangtok includes Nimtho, Parivar restaurant, Shuffle momos, Lhasa Newar and others. 

Tsomgo Lake

Tsomgo Lake
Tsomgo Lake

Tsomgo lake is another Romantic Places to Explore in Sikkim , This spectacular lake is surrounded with snow capped mountains. This lake is also called Changu lake that offers picturesque scenario. 

Things to Do

In Tsomgo lake you can enjoy the yak ride and capture photographs of the surrounding area.                                                                                                                                              

How to Reach

Majority of the tourists firsts halt at Gangtok and then they travel to Tsomgo lake the next day. Hence, after reaching Siliguri using either flight or train, you can travel to Gangtok using private of shareable taxi. Tsomgo lake is situated at a distance of 41.6 km that may take around 1 hour and 10 minutes to reach that place.  

Famous Restaurant

Some of the famous restaurant that are located near Tsomgo lake and helps in serving the appetite of the visitors include Himalayan Restaurant, Tsomgo lunch home and Changu Lake view Cafeteria. 

Also read: Best Buddhist Monasteries in Sikkim

Pelling

Pelling
Pelling

Pelling is a small town surrounded with a number of tourist attractions that are preferred by couples to visit. This beautiful and serene location also has a rich cultural and historical importance that can be witnessed by visiting the monasteries.   

Things to Do

You can visit the waterfall, skywalk and capture pictures in different places of interest in Pelling. 

How to Reach

The nearest airport to Pelling is Bagdogra International Airport (IXB) which is situated at a distance of 137 km and may take a travel time of 4 hours and 20 minutes. The nearest railway station is  New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) that is 130 km far from Pelling and may require a travel time of 4 hours and 15 minutes. After travelling by flight or train and reaching Siliguri, you may opt for bus or taxi service to travel to Pelling. 

Famous Restaurant

Some of the popular restaurants in Pelling in terms of offering quality foods to their customers consists of Big Bite Restaurant, Crassula Kitchen,K-Kitchen and Lounge and others. 

Yuksom

Yuksom
Yuksom

Yuksom is an exquisite location that offers picturesque scenario, adventurous trekking path and a peaceful ambience away from the bustling crowd. It is a romantic place when you visit with your partner, as the solitude of this place helps in spending time away from prying eyes. There are a number of tourists attractions 

Things to Do

In Yuksom there are number of activities that can be enjoyed be the visitors such as photography, trekking or visiting monastery. You can also try the local cuisines and experience their authentic cooking and taste of the ingredients used.   

How to Reach

The nearest airport to Yuksom is Bagdogra International Airport (IXB) that is located at a distance of 155 km. The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) that is at a distance of 150 km. Both the flight and train connect Siliguri with different cities located around India. After reaching by flight or train you may hire a private taxi or shareable car that will take around 5 hours and 22 minutes to reach. 

Famous Restaurant

Some of the renowned restaurants in Yuksom are Traditional Inn restaurant, Gupta Restaurant and Hotel Samuna. Here you can enjoy a number of different cuisines to satisfy your taste buds. 

Also read: Tourist Places around Sikkim

Lachung

Lachung
Lachung

Lachung is a small village of Sikkim where couples travel to spend their honeymoon. The amazing views of the surrounding places mesmerizes the tourists and allow them to spend some romantic time while strolling along the streets.   

Things to Do

In Lachung there are number of things to be enjoyed with your loved ones, such as capturing pictures of the majestic hills, enjoying the local dishes and doing yak rides. 

How to Reach

The nearest railway station to Lachung is  New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) that is located at a distance of 189 km and will take travel time of 6 hours and 20 minutes (approx.). On the other hand, if you are planning to travel using flight, then Bagdogra International Airport (IXB) is the nearest airport to travel to Lachung, as the airport is 195 km away from Lachung and may take around 6 hours an 22 minutes to travel.      

Famous Restaurant

In Lachung, there are some popular restaurants that serves delicious cuisines to their customers, namely Bridge cafe, Dun Khang fast food and others. 

Ravangla

Ravangla
Ravangla

Ravangla is an incredibly gorgeous destination to be visited in Sikkim as it holds some of the popular tourists attractions of Sikkim. Ravangla is located on a ridge in between Tendong hill and Maenam, offering panoramic vistas to be captured by the visitors.

Things to Do

If you are visiting Ravangla, then there are number of activities such as photography, buying handmade paper and enjoying natural hot springs.

How to Reach

The nearest railway station to Ravangla is New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) that is located at a distance of 120 km and is requires a travel time of 3 hours and 45 minutes (Approx.) Again, the nearest airport is Bagdogra International Airport (IXB) that is located at a distance of 126 km and requires a travel time of around 3 hours and 50 minutes.   

Famous Restaurant

Some of the famous restaurants to be visited by tourists at Ravangla are Taste of Ravangla Restaurant, Mom’s Kitchen, Kookay restaurant and others. 

Also read: Vegetarian Indian Restaurants in Sikkim

Namchi

Namchi
Namchi

Namchi offers some of the picturesque views among the other town in Sikkim and is a must visit place for couples. The town a rich flora and are surrounded by beautiful rock gardens, tea gardens and snow capped mountains. 

Things to Do

You can explore the ta gardens and capture photographs of the amazing panoramic vistas. You can also visit monasteries and shrines to get acquainted with the cultural significance of Namchi. 

How to Reach

The Bagdogra International Airport (IXB) is the nearest airport to Namchi at a distance of 101 km and a travelling time of 3 hours (approx.). The nearest railway station is  New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) that is situated at a distance of 94.6 km with a traveling time of around 2 hours and 50 minutes. 

Famous Restaurant

Some of the restaurants you must visit include Dine Asian, Flavors Restaurant, Valhalla- the rooftop restaurant and others. 

Yumthang Valley

Yumthang Valley
Yumthang Valley

Yumthang valley is also called the valley of flowers that offers a stunning scenario when the flower in the valley blooms. This site is a must visit for couples, as the wide area of flowers attracts a number of tourists from different parts of the country. During the summer season, one must visit this place to witness the diverse collection of Rhododendrons species.   

Things to Do

You can explore the Rhodendronsanctuary, walk by the mesmerizing collection of rhododendrons down the valley as well as do photography to capture the special moments with your loved ones. 

How to Reach

In order to visit Yumthang valley, one must first obtain the necessary permits, either online or offline. After reaching Siliguri, either using flight or train service, you need to reach Gangtok. After staying for a day you then need to reach Lachung the next day, which is at a distance of 116 km and may take travel time around 4 hours and 40 minutes. After reaching Lachung, you can visit Yumthang valley, situated at a distance of 25.8 km that will require a drive time of around an hour.   

Famous Restaurant

The popular restaurats near Yumthang valley is Yumthang Cafeteria cum resort and camping, which is the only restaurant present near the site,  

Read more: Must Visit Tourist Places in Namchi

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