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Ecotourism

Sikkim State Government constitutes committees for ensuring scientific management of Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve
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Exotic Holidays
ADVENTURE TOUR TO MUGUTHANG, NORTH SIKKIM
Monalisha Dash, DFO (Territorial), North Sikkim


North Sikkim is the largest and beautiful district of Sikkim. The natural beauty of the place is vast and beyond any explanation. North Sikkim is like a stupendous stairway leading from Western Border of the Tibetan Plateau down to the low lying area of Dikchu. Because of its location, it is decorated with the salubrious forest. Thus North Sikkim is endowed with nature’s bounty.

Muguthang is a small hamlet on the bank of River Naku Chhu...Read More


MAENAM TREKKING TRAIL

The Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the northern comer of South district. The main entry points being, Ravangla, Lingmoo and Ralang. Tourists generally prefer Ravangla since it is easily approachable by road and private tourist lodges exist. Ravangla is 26 km by road from Namchi, South Sikkim and 65 km from Gangtok via Singtam... Read More


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Trekking in Sikkim
TREKKING ROUTES OF SIKKIM
Sl. No. Name of Important Trek Places Covered Suitable Month for Trek
1 Monastic Trek Pemayantse-Sangacholing, Khecheopalri-Dubdi -Sinon-Tashiding - Ralong March-May/Oct-Dec
2 Rhododendron Trek Naya Bazar-Hilley/Soreng
Dentam- Pemayangtse Varsey
March-May
3 Khangchendzonga Trek Yuksom-Bakim-Tsokha- Dzongri- Lamune and Back Mid March-Mid May
Mid Oct to Mid Dec
4 Coronation Trek Rumtek-sang- Yangang
Rabongla-Tashiding-Yuksam
Oct-Dec
5 Areylungchok-Dzongri Trek Labdong-Kasturi Urar- Chamrey- Thangsing- Lamune- Dzongri- Yuksom Mid March-Mid May
Mid Oct to Mid Dec
6 Yambong Singalila Trek Nambu- Chongri- Yambomg- Dzongri- Thangsing- Lamune- Dzongri- Yuksom Mid March-Mid May
Mid Oct to Mid Dec
7 Narsing Himal Trek Borong- Pokhri- Thumki- Phedi Urar- Tin Devanay and Rani Taar Mid March-Mid May
Mid Oct to Mid Dec
8 Tholung - Kishong Trek Bay- Tholung- Tholpe- Dawathang- Shingo- Thepala- Pach Pokhri Mid March-Mid May
Mid Oct to Mid Dec
Source: Sikkim in Brief 2005, DESME
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