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Places in Sikkim you Must Spot Once

North East India is one of the raw beauties of the country since always. Sikkim, a slice of the northeast is blessed with all the one can ever ask for a soothing mountainous vacation. The immense beauty of the place includes massive mountains, lush greenery, sparkling waterfalls, and some stunning landscapes. You can book one of the pocket-friendly Sikkim packages for your next vacation for a wonderful experience. Some of the major attractions include the following:-

Zero Point – Nestled at an elevation of 4,724 meters, Zero Point is far away from civilization. Also locally known as Yume Samdong, Zero Point offers snow-capped valleys and clear blue skies.

Gurudongmar Lake – This is the world’s highest lake featuring an elevation of 17,800 feet. It is conveniently nestled on Sikkim’s highest plateau region. The lake generally freezes during the winter months. The backdrop of the lake boasts massive snow-capped mountains which look stunning. Also, what might interest you more are the wild animals including blue sheep and yaks that one can spot in the surroundings.

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Gangtok – The capital city of Sikkim is Gangtok and is one place where major tourists begin their Sikkim exploration tour. The place is quite commercialized lately and the locals are extremely hospitable.

Tsomgo lake – Nestled merely 38 kilometers away from Gangtok is the extremely beautiful Tsomgo Lake. The way from Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake is quite an adventure-filled one. A car ride through rugged topography amidst rocky mountains takes you to the spot.

Zuluk – Zuluk is an ancient village nestled in Sikkim. This village is an excellent place where one can witness snowfall and enjoy the marvelous mountainous views. Some of the major attractions here include the Thambi View Point, the ancient Nag Temple, and Mount Kanchenjungha.

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Nathula Pass – Nathula Pass connects Tibet and India and is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Sikkim. It lies at an elevation of 4,310 meters. One gets to witness the China India border gate while visiting the Nathula Pass. Another popular attraction here includes an ancient war memorial and Mount Chomolhari that you might interest you.