Visit to Temi Tea Garden
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1 Days
Temi Tea Garden is one of the best tea gardens in country. Activities here include tea tasting, zip lining over the luscious green tea garden, taking a tea factory tour, biking, and more. You can sip on the estate teas while gazing at picturesque views of lined up cherry blossom trees at the edge of the road. Best time to visit Temi Tea Garden Estate in Sikkim is between Apr-Jun and Oct-Dec.
Azing's Farm
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1 Days
Amidst a peaceful village near Rinchenpong in Sikkim is the popular Azing’s farm; an example of a progressive farming in Sikkim. Spread across 5 acres, it includes piggery, poultry, bee-keeping and fisheries apart from agriculture and horticulture. Best time to visit Azing’s Farm in Sikkim is throughout the year.
Visit to Tsomgo Lake
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1 Days
Surrounded by rugged mountains and located at an altitude of 12,000 ft is the scenic Tsomgo Lake aka Changu Lake in Sikkim. The lake totally freezes in winter and remains calm during other seasons. Some of the best things to do at Tsomgo Lake are riding the cable car and taking a yak safari. Best time to visit Tsomgo Lake in Sikkim is between Oct-Mar.
Learn bamboo weaving in Parakha Village
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1 Days
Parakha Village in East Sikkim is known for bamboo handicrafts. From bamboo-woven mats and baskets to decor items, visitors are welcome to try their hand at weaving. A small room in one of the homes has been converted into a tiny museum where handicraft samples have been exhibited. Best time to visit is throughout the year.
Take a therapeutic soak in Yumthang Hot Spring
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1 Days
The Yumthang hot spring is known for its therapeutic properties. High in sulphur content, the water here is believed to have medicinal properties. The hot spring is a few kilometers away from Yumthang village. The best time to visit Yumthang, Sikkim, is between Nov-Feb.
Culinary experience in Gangtok
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1 Days
Sikkim is not only famous for momos & thukpa but also different types of local cuisine. Take a culinary tour around MG Marg and other places nearby with a TourGenie guide to taste some interesting local dishes that will pleasantly arouse your taste buds and sometimes confuse your palate in an inquisitive way. From Newari cuisine to even Bhutanese cuisine, get ready for a mouth-watering experience.
Spot unique Himalayan animals at the National Zoological Park
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1 Days
Best known for red pandas, the Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park is located amidst the misty mountains of Gangtok. The zoo also houses other rare Himalayan animals such as Snow Leopard, Himalayan Gaur Red Panda, Blue Sheep, Yak, and Himalayan Thar as well as unique birds. The best time to visit the zoological park in Sikkim is between Feb-May and Sep-Dec.
Take a yak ride at Tsomgo Lake
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1 Days
Apart from the glacial lake and scenic surroundings, yak rides are another reason for the popularity of Tsomgo Lake. The leisurely ride on a yak ornamented with woollen weaves and jewellery is unlike anything you might experience. The course takes you around Tsomgo Lake, pleasing your eyes with the fantastic views of the lake and the landscape. The best time to visit Tsomgo Lake in Sikkim for a yak ride is from Mar-Apr and Nov-Dec.
Helicopter joy ride in Gangtok
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Easy
1 Days
There cannot be a more premium and fascinating medium to explore the beauty of Gangtok than this. The 15-min helicopter ride takes you on a tour around Gangtok, giving you a birds-eye view of the city and the nearby mountains, including the mighty Mt. Khangchendzonga if lucky. The best time to visit Sikkim to enjoy the helicopter ride is between Oct-Dec.