West Sikkim

West Sikkim
District of India

West Sikkim is a district in Indian state Sikkim. Gyalshing or Geyzing is the capital of the district.
Best time to visit: April to May.

How to Reach West Sikkim

By Air: The nearest airport of West Sikkim is Bagdogra in Siliguri.
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Shared Jeep Rates:
Jorethang to Pelling 85 Rupee.
Jorethang to Yuksom 130-150 Rupee.
Jorethang to Gayzing 70 Rupee.
Gayzing to Yuksom 100 Rupee.

Hotels in West Sikkim

There are few hotels in West Sikkim. Most popular staying place in west Sikkim is Pelling.
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Tourist Places in West Sikkim

Day-1:

Geyzing

City

The capital city of the West Sikkim District at an altitude of 6,500 feet. Mountains of the Himalayan range surrounding the city.

Yangtey

Village

Yangtey is a small village at an altitude of 6000 feet. This village is famous for the amazing views of Mt. Kanchenjungha.


Day-2:

Pemayangtse Monastery

Buddhist Monastery

It was established in 1705.

Pelling

Town

Pelling is a small town at the foothills of Mount Khangchendzonga.


Day-3:

Sanghak Choeling Monastery

Buddhist Monastery

It was established in the 17th century.

Rimbi Water Falls

Waterfalls

How to go: 5 Km from Darap Village.

Kanchenjunga Falls

Waterfalls

How to go: It is about 25-28 km from Pelling and about 18 km ahead from Rambi.

Khecheopalri Lake

Lake

Also known as Kha-Chot-Palri.
How to go: It is located 34 km from Pelling.

Yuksom

Town

It was the first capital of Sikkim. It is the base camp for trekking to Mt. Khangchendzonga and gateway for visiting Khangchendzonga National Park.

Dubdi Monastery

Buddhist Monastery

The first monastery in Sikkim established in 1701.


Day-4:

Khangchendzonga National Park

Natural Park

A UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.
The entrance of National Park is 2 kilometers away from the Yuksom village, but you have to get your entry permit and camera permit from Khangchendzonga National Park (KNP) check post in Yuksom market. Required documents are Passport sized photographs and photocopies of identity proof such as passport and visa photocopy. You must have to book a Forest Department Guide. There are restriction on number of visitor entry per day in the park. So avoid Govt. Holidays.

Entry Fee:
For Indian Nationals:
Rs.350 per head for the first 7 days.
Rs.40 per head per day for additional days.
For Foreign Nationals:
Rs.560 per head for the first 7 days.
Rs.80 per head -per day for additional days.
For Students (Indian Nationals):
Rs.80 per head for the first 7 days
Rs.20 per head per day for additional days.
For Local Guides and Porters with the Team: Rs.10 per head per day
Tent Pitching Charge: Rs.50 per tent per day
Bed Charges in Log Hut: Rs.100 per bed per day
Camera Operating Fee:
Still Camera: Rs.30
Video Camera: Rs.1000
Movie Camera: Rs.35000


For your round trip tour in Sikkim, your next destination will be North Sikkim. For that you have to go to Gangtok first.

Or select another destination from below.

South Sikkim

Darjeeling




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