Sikkim India

Yumthang
Well known for its beauty, this place is located 140 kms away from Gangtok at an altitude of 11,800 ft. It is a heaven for nature lovers with a splendid flora and fauna . "Tsa-Chu" or the hot spring on the left bank of Lachung Chu is popular for its curative and healing power. It look great in the month of May when whole valley is covered with rhododendron shrubs and trees.

Tendong Hill
This hill is situated near Namtse town and is a flat stretch of land at an altitude of 8530ft. Surrounded by dense forest this place was like a monastery for the buddhist Lamas who did meditation in this silent paradise From the top of the Tendong Hill, visitors can see vast landscape, plains of Bengal to the marvelous Himalayan ranges. Trekking can be enjoyed in this hill.

Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden
The garden is 24 kms away from Gangtok and is situated at an altitude ranging between 1800 mtrs. to 2200 mtrs. It was established in 1987 and comprised of temperate forest.

Visitors can see fifty different species of trees here.

Tsomgo Lake
Well known as the 'Source of the Lake', is located 40 kms away from Gangtok.This beautiful lake is situated at an altitude of 3780 metre and is believed to be sacred by the local people. Tourists can see differnt variety of flowers like poppies, primulas etc in the month of May to August giving superb look to the lake. This serene lake remains frozen during the winter months. Visitors can see Red Panda and varied species of birds here.

Temi Tea Garden
One and the only 'tea estate', is spread out in the hill slope of the Tendong Hill. The tea produced here enjoys International repute. Tea here are planted along steep hillsides ranging from 1,200-1,800m, visitors must visit the factory and see the tea processing methods.