About Sikkim
Darjeeling to Sikkim distnce : 74 km
Estimated travel time : 3.7 hours
Darjeeling to Sikkim, A Himalayan wonderland, is a very popular route for tourism. Sikkim is known for its scenic natural beauty, stunning sights, amazing hills, pleasant climate, and many more charms.
Sikkim is located in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in 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. The main attractions of the state are the Kanchenjunga hill range, Nathula pass, Gangtok, and Tsomgo Lake. In north Sikkim, the 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 tourists with small hill town Pelling, monasteries, waterfalls, and lakes, and above all stunning as well as mesmerizing views of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
Taxi from Darjeeling to Sikkim is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Darjeeling to Sikkim by car is well connected through Darjeeling - Jorethang Road and Nayabazar - Legship - Reshi Road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Darjeeling to Sikkim distance is 74 Km and is 3.7 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Pattabong Tea Garden Village - Scenic Spot
Barnesbeg Tea Garden - Shiv Temple, Love Hill View Point, Churches
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
Tourist Attractions
Gangtok Nathula pass Pelling Tsomgo Lake Lachung Lachen Gurudongmar Lake Yumthang Valley Yuksom Kanchenjunga range Zuluk Namchi Kanchenjunga National Park Pemayangtse Monastery Ravangla The Rumtek Monastery South Sikkim North Sikkim Thangu Valley Chopta Valley Cholamu Lake Geyzing