{"id":53898,"date":"2023-04-04T19:10:12","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T19:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/?p=53898"},"modified":"2023-04-27T09:20:32","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T09:20:32","slug":"here-are-the-best-places-to-visit-in-western-sikkim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/here-are-the-best-places-to-visit-in-western-sikkim\/","title":{"rendered":"Here are the Best Places to Visit in Western Sikkim"},"content":{"rendered":"<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-6aa189b8c5d59\" 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-6aa189b8c5d59\"  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\/here-are-the-best-places-to-visit-in-western-sikkim\/#About_Western_Sikkim\" >About Western Sikkim<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/here-are-the-best-places-to-visit-in-western-sikkim\/#Places_to_Visit_in_Western_Sikkim\" >Places to Visit in Western 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/here-are-the-best-places-to-visit-in-western-sikkim\/#Yuksom\" >Yuksom<\/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\/here-are-the-best-places-to-visit-in-western-sikkim\/#Khecheopalri_Lake\" >Khecheopalri Lake<\/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\/here-are-the-best-places-to-visit-in-western-sikkim\/#Khangchendzonga_National_Park\" >Khangchendzonga National Park<\/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\/here-are-the-best-places-to-visit-in-western-sikkim\/#Rinchenpong\" >Rinchenpong<\/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\/here-are-the-best-places-to-visit-in-western-sikkim\/#Singshore_Bridge\" >Singshore Bridge<\/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\/here-are-the-best-places-to-visit-in-western-sikkim\/#Tashiding_Monastery\" >Tashiding Monastery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Western_Sikkim\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">About Western Sikkim<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The eastern Himalayas may be seen majestically from West Sikkim, which is populated with picturesque hamlets. This Western Sikkim guidebook offers you a taste of the different locations you may explore in West Sikkim; some of them are well-known tourist hotspots while others are genuinely off the beaten path.<\/p>\n<p>Western Sikkim is a beautiful and relatively unexplored part of the state of Sikkim in India. Here are some places you can visit and things you can do in Western Sikkim:<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Places_to_Visit_in_Western_Sikkim\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Places to Visit in Western Sikkim<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yuksom\"><\/span>Yuksom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53964\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53964\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/334590352_760478718827626_4439220538856832001_n.jpg\" alt=\"Yuksom Sikkim\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/334590352_760478718827626_4439220538856832001_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/334590352_760478718827626_4439220538856832001_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/334590352_760478718827626_4439220538856832001_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/334590352_760478718827626_4439220538856832001_n-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/334590352_760478718827626_4439220538856832001_n-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CpzbGaZLsSv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mindful Mountain<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Yuksom was Sikkim&#8217;s first capital and is a historical town. When in Yuksom, you may go to the Coronation Throne, Norbugang Park, and the Dubdi Monastery<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Khecheopalri_Lake\"><\/span>Khecheopalri Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53965\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53965\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53965\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Khecheopalri-Lake-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Khecheopalri Lake Sikkim\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Khecheopalri-Lake-Sikkim.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Khecheopalri-Lake-Sikkim-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Khecheopalri-Lake-Sikkim-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Khecheopalri-Lake-Sikkim-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Khecheopalri-Lake-Sikkim-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53965\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CMZY6BCsSyw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover India<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Known as one of Sikkim&#8217;s holiest lakes, Khecheopalri Lake is located in the Himalayas. It is a well-liked location for picnics and hiking because of the surrounding verdant woodlands.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Khangchendzonga_National_Park\"><\/span>Khangchendzonga National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53966\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53966\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53966\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Khangchendzonga-National-Park-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Khangchendzonga National Park Sikkim\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Khangchendzonga-National-Park-Sikkim.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Khangchendzonga-National-Park-Sikkim-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Khangchendzonga-National-Park-Sikkim-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Khangchendzonga-National-Park-Sikkim-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Khangchendzonga-National-Park-Sikkim-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53966\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ClqlwdQSUpt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soul Trails<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Khangchendzonga National Park is home to a varied mix of vegetation and species. Red pandas, Himalayan black bears, and musk deer may all be seen on hikes and treks in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rinchenpong\"><\/span>Rinchenpong<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53967\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53967\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53967\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/300852619_2174781219369023_4759669144168107838_n.jpg\" alt=\"Rinchenpong Sikkim\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/300852619_2174781219369023_4759669144168107838_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/300852619_2174781219369023_4759669144168107838_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/300852619_2174781219369023_4759669144168107838_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/300852619_2174781219369023_4759669144168107838_n-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/300852619_2174781219369023_4759669144168107838_n-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ChoFqVqvtxT\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel Rinchenpong Nest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Himalayas can be seen magnificently from the little settlement of Rinchenpong. You may go to adjacent villages and see the Rinchenpong Monastery.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Singshore_Bridge\"><\/span>Singshore Bridge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53968\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53968\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/337284679_1440597276688744_4180516365871368177_n.jpg\" alt=\"Singshore Bridge Sikkim\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/337284679_1440597276688744_4180516365871368177_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/337284679_1440597276688744_4180516365871368177_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/337284679_1440597276688744_4180516365871368177_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/337284679_1440597276688744_4180516365871368177_n-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/337284679_1440597276688744_4180516365871368177_n-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53968\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CqBIqHZSpBw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aritri Ghosh Chowdhury<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Singshore Bridge, the tallest suspension bridge in Sikkim, provides breathtaking views of the valleys and mountains in the area.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tashiding_Monastery\"><\/span>Tashiding Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53969\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53969\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/296781525_611656943627397_5434327895391063904_n.jpg\" alt=\"Sazan Sangpang Sikkim\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/296781525_611656943627397_5434327895391063904_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/296781525_611656943627397_5434327895391063904_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/296781525_611656943627397_5434327895391063904_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/296781525_611656943627397_5434327895391063904_n-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/296781525_611656943627397_5434327895391063904_n-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cgypw_pvUcH\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sazan Sangpang<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of Sikkim&#8217;s most revered monasteries, the Tashiding Monastery dates back to the 17th century. It provides breathtaking views of the nearby mountains and valleys.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>Together with visiting these locations, you may also walk and trek around Western Sikkim to discover the area&#8217;s stunning natural environs.<\/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-the-best-places-to-visit-in-southern-sikkim\/\">Here are the Best Places to Visit in Southern 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\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-northern-sikkim\/\">Here are the Best Places to Visit in Northern Sikkim<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We hope you liked reading this article as much as we loved penning it down. Go live with the experiences we&#8217;ve curated in this article and let us know if we&#8217;re missing anything. If you have any other doubts or have any information that can be useful to readers, write in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Western Sikkim The eastern Himalayas may be seen majestically from West Sikkim, which is populated with picturesque hamlets. This Western Sikkim guidebook offers you a taste of the different locations you may explore in West Sikkim; some of them are well-known tourist hotspots while others are genuinely off the beaten path. 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