How to Plan Sikkim Tour in December

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How to Plan Sikkim Tour in December
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INTRODUCTION

• Sikkim is beautiful in both December and January.
  However, you will have more weather issues in
  December than in January. In addition, Sikkim
  became the center of a festival in December.
  Sikkim is an important destination for a hill
  station, one of the safest and most secure states
  in India

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1. Tsomgo Lake

• At 12,000 feet above sea level, Tsomgo Lake, also
  known as Changu Lake is an icy lake in Sikkim. In
  December, the lake freezes, forming a perfect
  backdrop for the snow-capped mountain s and
  surrounding white areas.

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2. Yumthang Valley

• At 8,800 feet above sea level, Yumthang is
  located in North Sikkim. Also known as the Valley
  of Flowers, Yumthang is one of the most beautiful
  places in the state. During the winter, the
  entire valley is covered in deep white sheets of
  snow, which brings the viewer closer.

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3. Yuksom

• Yuksom, the ancient capital of Sikkim, is a
  historic city. Although December is a very cold
  month, Yuksom is located at an altitude of 5,900
  which makes it cold here. When you visit this
  city with your family in December, you can not
  only enjoy the pleasant cold, but also see
  Kanchenjunga Falls, the Sanga Choeling Monastery
  and much more.

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4. Tashiding

• Tashiding, a small Himalayan village on a hill in
  western Sikkim, is one of Sikkim's most famous
  religious sites. According to a popular legend,
  the village is the center of sacred sites in the
  state.

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5. Rabdentse

• Here and there in the former capital, excellent
  views of the Kanchendzonga range can be seen. The
  Archaeological Survey of India has identified the
  monument as of national importance.

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6. Kaluk

• At an altitude of 1620 feet in the foothills of
  the Himalayas in West Sikkim, there is a pleasant
  town called Kaluk, which is famous for its
  splendor. It is a place of wind in Sikkim and is
  famous for places like Durga Mandir, Rinchenpong
  Monastery and Megi Dara.

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7. Dzongri Trek

• Dzongri is about 15,000 feet above sea level.
  This trek will allow you to experience some
  interesting and impressive peaks in the
  Himalayas. The trek is a very memorable
  experience, especially in the month of December.

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8. Teesta River

• The Teesta Barrage Dam helps in irrigating the
  plains of Upper Padma and Jamuna. The Teesta
  water dispute is a contentious issue between
  India and Bangladesh. Before the Teesta River
  enters Bangladesh, it flows through Lake Tso
  Lhamo in the Himalayan, Sikkim, and West Bengal
  states.

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9. Yume Samdon Hot Spring

• The hot spring is located at Yume Samdon, about
  24 km from Yumthang Valley, and is close to the
  Indo-China border. If you are going to this site
  in December, you can expect much more snow than
  you can see with your own eyes as it has an
  altitude of 15,200 km.

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10. Kecholpheri

• If you want to find distant destinations, you can
  visit Kecholpheri which is not known to many
  tourists going to Sikkim. Widely popular among
  patch packers and photographers, Kecholpheri is a
  great place to see in Sikkim in December.