Tourist Place in West Sikkim
| Location: | West Sikkim, Sikkim, India |
Temperature:
| Summer: 28°C,13°C: Winter:13°C, 0°C |
STD Code:
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| Best Times: | April to Mid-June; Mid September to November |
Attractions:
| Reshi Hot Springs, Legship, Legship, Sanga-Choeling Monastery |
Language:
| Nepali , English, Hindi, Bengali |
Reshi Hot Springs is situated at the distance of 25kms from Geyzing; Reshi is a nice place to explore. Reshi is small town famous for its hot springs. Close to River Rangit, Reshi Hot Springs are generously pouring the waters for the benefit of mankind.
Legship was situated at the banks of Rangit River, and it is known for a Hindu shrine. This shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the month of November, the festival of Bala Chaturdesi is observed here.
Biksthang is a small hamlet in West Sikkim which is situated near pelling. Biksthang is also known by the titles of Chuchen and Mangalbaray. The peaceful, calm, serene and soothing beauty of this place is getting acknowledged by people gradually.
Soreng is a small town in the West Sikkim. The place is famous for its extensive variety of flowers and birds. From Pelling, it is located at an estimated drive of 4 hours. If you are coming from Melli, then it would be a 3 hour journey.
The Sanga-Choling Monastery is situated at the ridge above Pelling. This monastery is one of the oldest monasteries of Sikkim. The literal meaning of 'Sanga Choeling' is 'the island of esoteric teaching'. Sanga-choeling is a spiritual island was built in the year 1697.
Rinchenpong is another important tourist attraction in West Sikkim. The marvelous location of Rinchenpong offers a spectacular view of mountains, sunsets and sun rise. The old Resum Monastery is also sited here. People enjoy coming to this place for its rich flora, fauna and soft trek routes.
This old monastery was built shortly after the coronation ceremony of first Chogyal at Yuksom. Ideal place for meditation, Dubdi Monastery can be reached by a trek of 35 minutes through steep slope.