{"id":53900,"date":"2023-04-04T18:05:50","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T18:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/?p=53900"},"modified":"2023-04-27T09:24:25","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T09:24:25","slug":"here-are-the-best-places-to-visit-in-southern-sikkim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/here-are-the-best-places-to-visit-in-southern-sikkim\/","title":{"rendered":"Here are the Best Places to Visit in Southern 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-6aa191c54e5be\" 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-6aa191c54e5be\"  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-southern-sikkim\/#About_Southern_Sikkim\" >About Southern 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-southern-sikkim\/#Places_to_Visit_in_Southern_Sikkim\" >Places to Visit in Southern 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-southern-sikkim\/#Ravangla\" >Ravangla<\/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-southern-sikkim\/#Temi_Tea_Garden\" >Temi Tea Garden<\/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-southern-sikkim\/#Samdruptse_Hill\" >Samdruptse Hill<\/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-southern-sikkim\/#Tendong_Hill\" >Tendong Hill<\/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-southern-sikkim\/#Maenam_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" >Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Southern_Sikkim\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">About Southern Sikkim<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Southern Sikkim is an ideal destination for adventurists as well as nature lovers and of course for those who are seeking a getaway from tourist-worthy places and bustling city life. The region offers bountiful opportunities for angling, rafting, camping, trekking and wildlife exploration along with obtaining complete peace of mind, body and soul. Indeed, the Southern Sikkim tour can prove to be a healing agent and thus it should go unmissed.<\/p>\n<p>Southern Sikkim is a beautiful region in the Indian state of Sikkim, known for its scenic beauty, lush green forests, majestic mountains, and cultural heritage. Here are some of the must-visit places and things to do in Southern Sikkim:<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Places_to_Visit_in_Southern_Sikkim\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Places to Visit in Southern Sikkim<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ravangla\"><\/span>Ravangla<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53957\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53957\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53957\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ravangla-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Ravangla Sikkim Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ravangla-Sikkim.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ravangla-Sikkim-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ravangla-Sikkim-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ravangla-Sikkim-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ravangla-Sikkim-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53957\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CmfrRglh4_l\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jabir Ahmed<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are mountains and trees all around the little village of Ravangla, which is located at an elevation of 7000 feet. The town&#8217;s tranquil setting and stunning beauty are well-known. The Buddha Park, home to a 130-foot-tall Lord Buddha monument, is this area&#8217;s primary draw.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temi_Tea_Garden\"><\/span>Temi Tea Garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53958\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53958\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Temi-Tea-Garden-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Temi Tea Garden Sikkim \" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Temi-Tea-Garden-Sikkim.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Temi-Tea-Garden-Sikkim-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Temi-Tea-Garden-Sikkim-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Temi-Tea-Garden-Sikkim-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Temi-Tea-Garden-Sikkim-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53958\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CqIWKSrPkf-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The lone tea garden in Sikkim is called Temi Tea Garden, and it&#8217;s close to Ravangla. This region produces high-quality tea that is sold worldwide. The tea garden is open for tours, where you may discover how tea is made.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samdruptse_Hill\"><\/span>Samdruptse Hill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53959\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53959\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Samdruptse-Hill-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Samdruptse Hill Sikkim\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Samdruptse-Hill-Sikkim.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Samdruptse-Hill-Sikkim-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Samdruptse-Hill-Sikkim-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Samdruptse-Hill-Sikkim-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Samdruptse-Hill-Sikkim-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CqhnpLRLENf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KHOJ<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Samdruptse Hill is a revered hill close to Namchi that is well-known for housing a 135-foot monument of Guru Padmasambhava. The summit provides sweeping views of the mountains and lowlands around.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tendong_Hill\"><\/span>Tendong Hill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_53960\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53960\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/274235023_1410639589354340_8977675483578191086_n.jpg\" alt=\"Tendong Hill Sikkim\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/274235023_1410639589354340_8977675483578191086_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/274235023_1410639589354340_8977675483578191086_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/274235023_1410639589354340_8977675483578191086_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/274235023_1410639589354340_8977675483578191086_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/274235023_1410639589354340_8977675483578191086_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/274235023_1410639589354340_8977675483578191086_n-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53960\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CaL-PrcJ_4S\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"_aacl _aaco _aacw _aacx _aad7 _aade\">MY HAPPY HOLIDAYS T&amp;T [Based in Sikkim]<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated close to Ravangla, Tendong Hill is a well-liked hiking location. The hill, which is covered in thick woods, provides breathtaking views of the Himalayan range.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maenam_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span>Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53961\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53961\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53961\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/296903057_640917184061524_5837559205592157457_n.jpg\" alt=\"Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/296903057_640917184061524_5837559205592157457_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/296903057_640917184061524_5837559205592157457_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/296903057_640917184061524_5837559205592157457_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/296903057_640917184061524_5837559205592157457_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/296903057_640917184061524_5837559205592157457_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/296903057_640917184061524_5837559205592157457_n-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cgy2_4Qp1UU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SIKKIM WANDERLUST<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Red pandas, leopards, and black bears may all be found at the Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected region close to Ravangla. Some of the more unusual species may be seen on a group tour of the sanctuary.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>In general, Southern Sikkim is a must-visit location for individuals who value nature, who seek out adventure, and who want to learn more about Sikkim&#8217;s rich cultural legacy.<\/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\/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 Southern Sikkim Southern Sikkim is an ideal destination for adventurists as well as nature lovers and of course for those who are seeking a getaway from tourist-worthy places and bustling city life. 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