Located in the foot hills of the Himalayas, Sikkim is a marvellous landscape rich in history, culture, and natural resources. Dotted with high altitude lakes, rolling green mountains, Snow-capped, colourful rhododendron groves, azure rivers, milky waterfalls, beautiful monasteries, the beauty of Sikkim is absolutely breathtaking. The tourist places in Sikkim are outspread in four divisions of the state which are North, South, East, and West, each of which has its own elegance. The magnificent mountain ranges, serene lakes, scenic valleys, orchards, quaint villages and beautiful ancient Monasteries of the North. The majestic forests, pleasant weather, heritage and historical place of the South. The rich greenery, entrancing valleys, delightful lakes, numerous old monasteries and temples of the East. The radiant view of the calming hills and valleys with flattery prayer flags and green forests, Pemayangtse Monastery the oldest and the most sacred Buddhist monastery, majestic view of the Kanchenjunga range of the West. Sikkim has the richness of both the nature and the man-made. Sikkim has many beautiful tourist destinations which attracts many tourists from different parts of the world, thus making Sikkim one of the most famous tourist places of the north east India.
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is fondly called as the “Toy Train”. This toy train ride of Darjeeling is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and this popular ride connects Darjeeling with Siliguri. It is one of a kind experience and is one of the famous narrow 2 feet gauge trains. This amazing toy train runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling and it also passes through one of the highest stations in the world that is Ghum. This station is nestled at an altitude of 2258 meters and offers a spectacular aura filled with natural bliss.
Watching the sun rise from Tiger Hill, witnessing the panoramic view of the Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga together, the golden rays over the horizon symbolises a new beginning full of hope and faith is one the best experiences in Darjeeling. Also, after the mesmerizing view of the sun rise and the mountains form the view point, the blessing of the Sincheal Singh Devi Dham ( a Hindu temple ) awaits with the peaceful environment of the Sinchel forest