About Sikkim
Bagdogra to Sikkim distnce : 140 km
Estimated travel time : 5.5 hours
Bagdogra to Sikkim, A Himalayan wonderland, is very popular route for tourism. Sikkim is known fort its scenic natural beauty, stunning sights, amazing hills, pleasant climate and many more charms.
Sikkim is located in the foothills of eastern Himalayas and is one of most popular tourist destination of India. Nature has blessed this state with scenic beauty, beautiful Kanchenjunga, breathtaking lakes and waterfalls. Sikkim is divided into 4 districts : North, South, East and West. There are 4 district capitals: Gangtok (East Sikkim), Mangan (North Sikkim), Namchi (South Sikkim) & Gyalshing (West Sikkim). Each district has something unique to offer to its visitor. Main attractions of state are Kanchenjunga hill range, Nathula pass, Gangtok and Tsomgo Lake. In north Sikkim main attractions are Lachung and Yumthang Valley. South Sikkim is home to Namchi, famously known as the cultural & religious hub of Sikkim. Two famous tourist sites are the 108 feet statue of Lord Shiva & 118 feet statue of Guru Padmasambhava. West Sikkim adores tourist with small hill town Pelling, monasteries, waterfalls and lakes and above all stunning as well as mesmerizing views of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
Taxi from Bagdogra to Sikkim is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Bagdogra to Sikkim by car is well connected through NH10 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Bagdogra to Sikkim distance is 140 Km and is 5.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Siliguri - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Salugara Monastery, Baba Loknath Temple, Bengal Safari, Tea Garden, Science City
Sevoke - Teesta River, Picnic Spot, Sevoke Hill Forest Waterfall, Coronation Bridge Viewpoint, Sevoke Hill Forest Waterfall
Suntalay - Bhalukhope View Point, Valley Views
Tista Bazar-Chitrey - Teesta River, Mosque, Chitrey Waterfall, Devi Mata Temple
Kalimpong - Teesta Triveni White Water Rafting & Camping, Monastery, Pine Forest
Kitam - Kitam Bird Sanctuary, Watch Tower, Rangeet River
Jorethang - Kali Mata Temple, Shiv Temple, Church, Shree Shree Jholang Mata Shaktipeeth Temple
Sikkip - Rangeet River, Churches
Mayong - Reshi Hotspring, Taato Pani Hotspring & Gummfa Cave, Church
Legship - Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple, Rangeet River, Church
Tashiding-Laso - Monastery, Shiv Temple