do any one know any offbeaten place near Gangtok

SUMANA.D

can any one let us know any offbeaten place suitable for a short vacation?

shahronakm

Around 4 - 5 hrs. drive from Gangtok is Lachung & Yumthang valley.

Ronak.

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mousourik

Rinchenpong, Hee, Uttarey and of course, Pelling.

HiSuman

1. Singhik(North Sikkim)- For the wonderful view of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Govt. accomodation available.
2. Biksthang(West Sikkim)- Again, for the great Mt. K. A luxuru\ious resort provides a good accomodation.
3. Yangtey(West Sikkim)- Just 1 km from Geyzing, 10 km from pelling. Same view as Pelling minus the noise.
4. Tukla- A new destiantion on the way to Nathula pass, provides a greta view of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
5. Tsolamu lake(North Sikkim)- Beyond the Gurudongmar lake..the source of the Teesta.
6. Borong- Nestling among the shades of dense woods, provides good view of the Pandim peak.

These are few 'yet to be explored' destinations I know. If someone can add to the list..it will be a delight.

SUMANA.D

hi Suman,

I asked for a short trip . though I know Tukla can be acessible that time and my given time period,I dnt think Tsolamo is possible . But if u have any clear idea about Borong and Yangtey then please do let me know. I ned to know the details of travelling and accomodation over there. Specially in Borong.thanks

HiSuman

All of these are accessible by road.
Singhik is directly accessible from Gangtok by share Tata Sumo. You can also make a break journey - Gangtok to Mangan and then to Singhik.

The destinations in West Sikkim(Biksthang, Yangtey) are too connectted by road. To reach Yangtey, the best option is to reach Geyzing(accessible from all major places in Sikkim, like Ravangla, Gangtok, or Jorthang.). Yangtey is just a km away from Geyzing(by road). To reach Biksthang, the best option is to go to Jorthang(a major car hub) and book a car.
Borong too, is accessible by car but you wont get a share jep kind of a thing. You need to book your transport. Its not far away from Ravangla, so booking it from Ravangla would be wise.

One offtrack place i know also:

1) memencho lake- approx 50 km from tsongo lake, u have to take right after baba mandir. left goes to nathula pass. this place is not accessible to tourist. best is take the driver and at the last checkpost near tukla falls speak to officers, bribe and move on. but thats some risk and fun too...

Regarding Accomodation, I will let you know asap.

cutiepie

You can think about pelling,rabangla and uttarey. Ideal for short vacation.

sagarneel

You can also look into the thread called Offbeat destinations in Sikkim.

shahronakm

Here's the link
Off beat destinations in Sikkim

Ronak.