{"id":53896,"date":"2023-04-02T20:07:58","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T20:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/?p=53896"},"modified":"2023-04-04T17:44:55","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T17:44:55","slug":"best-places-to-visit-in-northern-sikkim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-northern-sikkim\/","title":{"rendered":"Here are the Best Places to Visit in Northern Sikkim"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sikkim is renowned for its biodiversity with more than 5,000 different varieties of blooming plants and 600 different bird species. The state is home to several national parks and animal sanctuaries, including Khangchendzonga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Northeastern India&#8217;s Sikkim state shares borders with Tibet to the north, Bhutan to the east, Nepal to the west, and West Bengal to the south. It is renowned for its stunning landscape, which includes snow-capped mountains, thick forests, and picturesque valleys. Before becoming the 22nd state of India in 1975, Sikkim was a Himalayan monarchy. Nepali, English, and Sikkimese are the state&#8217;s official languages.<\/p>\n<p>The state is home to several well-known tourist attractions, including the city centre of Gangtok, which is renowned for its thriving culture and gorgeous surroundings. Sikkim&#8217;s Yumthang Valley, Nathula Pass, Pelling, and Tsomgo Lake are a few of the state&#8217;s other well-known tourist destinations.<\/p>\n<p>Beautiful and mostly untouched, Northern Sikkim is a part of Sikkim, an Indian state. It is renowned for its breathtaking natural splendour, which includes snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, and high-altitude lakes. The followings are some locations and activities to try when touring Northern Sikkim:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa189b93fd82\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa189b93fd82\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-northern-sikkim\/#Places_to_Visit_in_Northern_Sikkim\" >Places to Visit in Northern Sikkim<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-northern-sikkim\/#Gurudongmar_Lake\" >Gurudongmar Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-northern-sikkim\/#Yumthang_Valley\" >Yumthang Valley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-northern-sikkim\/#Lachung\" >Lachung<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-northern-sikkim\/#Zero_Point\" >Zero Point<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-northern-sikkim\/#Phodong_Monastery\" >Phodong Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-northern-sikkim\/#Kabi_Lungchok\" >Kabi Lungchok<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-northern-sikkim\/#Seven_Sisters_Waterfall\" >Seven Sisters Waterfall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-northern-sikkim\/#Lachen\" >Lachen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-northern-sikkim\/#Thangu_Valley\" >Thangu Valley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-northern-sikkim\/#Green_Lake\" >Green Lake<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Places_to_Visit_in_Northern_Sikkim\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Places to Visit in Northern Sikkim<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gurudongmar_Lake\"><\/span><strong>Gurudongmar Lake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53935\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53935\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gurudongmar-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"Gurudongmar Lake Sikkim Plan the Unplanned\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gurudongmar-Lake.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gurudongmar-Lake-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gurudongmar-Lake-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gurudongmar-Lake-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gurudongmar-Lake-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53935\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CoxchZVh98e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashutosh Pani<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At 17,800 feet above sea level, Gurudongmar Lake is among the world&#8217;s highest lakes. Both Buddhists and Sikhs regard it as a holy lake, and it is noted for its ice-blue water.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yumthang_Valley\"><\/span><strong>Yumthang Valley<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53936\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53936\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Yumthang-Valley-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Yumthang Valley Sikkim Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Yumthang-Valley-Sikkim.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Yumthang-Valley-Sikkim-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Yumthang-Valley-Sikkim-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Yumthang-Valley-Sikkim-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Yumthang-Valley-Sikkim-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53936\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CqhOGHqPUrp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dhaneshwar Sahu<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located at an elevation of 11,693 feet, Yumthang Valley is a stunning valley. It is well-known for both its hot springs and its vibrant blooms. It is a well-liked location for trekking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lachung\"><\/span>Lachung<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53937\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53937\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lachung-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Lachung Sikkim Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lachung-Sikkim.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lachung-Sikkim-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lachung-Sikkim-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lachung-Sikkim-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lachung-Sikkim-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53937\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cqe99K5jTU1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">K S<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Located at an elevation of 8,610 feet, Lachung is a tiny community. Apple orchards and stunning mountain views are among its top attractions. In the winter, skiing and snowboarding are popular activities there.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zero_Point\"><\/span><strong>Zero Point<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53938\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53938\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53938\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Zero-Point-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Zero Point Sikkim Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Zero-Point-Sikkim.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Zero-Point-Sikkim-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Zero-Point-Sikkim-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Zero-Point-Sikkim-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Zero-Point-Sikkim-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53938\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CoEoYEHKPrN\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abir A Hapzu<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated at a height of 15,300 feet, Zero Point is a prominent high-altitude viewpoint. It is a popular location for photography and provides spectacular views of the snow-covered mountains.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phodong_Monastery\"><\/span>Phodong Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53939\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53939\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53939\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Phodong-Monastery-Sikkim-1.jpg\" alt=\"Phodong Monastery Sikkim Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"1080\" height=\"778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Phodong-Monastery-Sikkim-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Phodong-Monastery-Sikkim-1-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Phodong-Monastery-Sikkim-1-1024x738.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Phodong-Monastery-Sikkim-1-150x108.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Phodong-Monastery-Sikkim-1-768x553.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BdL6IPjDHFf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vimal Konduri<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The village of Phodong is home to the Buddhist monastery known as Phodong Monastery. It was constructed in the 18th century, and people value it for its stunning architectural and spiritual importance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kabi_Lungchok\"><\/span>Kabi Lungchok<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"x9f619 xjbqb8w x78zum5 x168nmei x13lgxp2 x5pf9jr xo71vjh x1n2onr6 x1plvlek xryxfnj x1c4vz4f x2lah0s xdt5ytf xqjyukv x1qjc9v5 x1oa3qoh x1nhvcw1\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_53941\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53941\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53941\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Kabi-Lungchok-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Kabi Lungchok Sikkim Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Kabi-Lungchok-Sikkim.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Kabi-Lungchok-Sikkim-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Kabi-Lungchok-Sikkim-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Kabi-Lungchok-Sikkim-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Kabi-Lungchok-Sikkim-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Kabi-Lungchok-Sikkim-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CHA9nFOH7ga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rahul Rai<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The historical site of Kabi Lungchok lies just outside the city of Mangan. It was here in the 14th century that the Lepcha and Bhutia tribes formed a pact of friendship.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seven_Sisters_Waterfall\"><\/span>Seven Sisters Waterfall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53942\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53942\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53942\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-Sisters-Waterfall-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Seven Sisters Waterfall Sikkim Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-Sisters-Waterfall-Sikkim.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-Sisters-Waterfall-Sikkim-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-Sisters-Waterfall-Sikkim-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-Sisters-Waterfall-Sikkim-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-Sisters-Waterfall-Sikkim-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53942\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BmCKtQuh0M1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jili &amp; Eoghan<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lovely waterfall known as Seven Sisters Waterfall is situated close to Mangan. Its name refers to the seven distinct streams that combine to form the waterfall.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lachen\"><\/span>Lachen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53943\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53943\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lachen-Sikkim-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lachen Sikkim PTU\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lachen-Sikkim-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lachen-Sikkim-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lachen-Sikkim-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lachen-Sikkim-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lachen-Sikkim-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53943\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CpzqoMKrjqE\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pathak Pixels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Lachen is a little settlement at 9,000 metres above sea level. It is a well-liked location for trekking and is well-known for its stunning mountain landscape.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thangu_Valley\"><\/span>Thangu Valley<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53944\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53944\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53944\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Thangu-Valley-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Thangu-Valley-Sikkim.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Thangu-Valley-Sikkim-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Thangu-Valley-Sikkim-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Thangu-Valley-Sikkim-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Thangu-Valley-Sikkim-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53944\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CpNuRAJSLaU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sheetal<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At a height of 13,500 feet, Thangu Valley is a valley at a high elevation. It is a well-liked location for camping and trekking and is well-known for its stunning mountain landscape.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_Lake\"><\/span>Green Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53945\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53945\" style=\"width: 1072px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53945\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Green-Lake-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1072\" height=\"1072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Green-Lake-Sikkim.jpg 1072w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Green-Lake-Sikkim-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Green-Lake-Sikkim-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Green-Lake-Sikkim-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Green-Lake-Sikkim-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Green-Lake-Sikkim-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1072px) 100vw, 1072px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53945\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CCxTGEoDosZ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SIKKIM | TRUST THE LOCALS<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Green Lake is a high-altitude lake that is situated at a height of 16,900 feet. It is well-known for both its gorgeous alpine landscape and its pristine water. It is a well-liked location for camping and hiking.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>It&#8217;s crucial to keep in mind that Northern Sikkim is quite isolated and needs specific authorization to access while travelling there. Also, it&#8217;s critical to be ready for the extreme cold and high altitude, particularly in the winter.<\/p>\n<p>To book your Sikkim tour, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/backpacking\/sikkim-backpacking-tour\/\">click here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read our blogs-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/here-are-5-monastries-you-must-visit-when-youre-in-sikkim\/\">Here are 5 Monasteries you must visit when you&#8217;re in Sikkim!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-sikkim-for-11-nights-10-days\/\">Ultimate Guide to Exploring Sikkim for 11 Nights, 10 Days.\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/experience-some-of-the-unique-festivals-celebrated-in-sikkim\/\">Experience Some Of The Unique Festivals celebrated in Sikkim<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We hope you liked reading this article as much as we loved penning it down. 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