5 Offbeat Places to Visit in Sikkim

Namchi, Nathula Pass, Tsomgo Lake, and Yumthung are the most crowded places of Sikkim, Gangtok. Backpackers traveling to Sikkim love to visit these places as they are the most popular tourist attractions of Gangtok. But what about the offbeat destinations? Every state has something in their secret pocket that only get revealed when you show extra interest. That's something magical. 

Even I was unaware of the offbeat destinations that are lying in the outskirts of Gangtok, Sikkim, when I traveled for the first time. Interacting with the locals, browsing over the web, and following the best travel vloggers on YouTube helped me to learn about these places.

Are you interested to know about the offbeat places of Sikkim? Read through the following.

1. Heritage Tourism Bermiok: Have you heard about this? Probably, not. The destination is positioned in the West district of Sikkim, above the sea level. The place remains less-crowded and so it is more clean and tidy, unlike the other destinations of Sikkim. If you are a nature lover then the flora and fauna of this place will attract you the most. Besides natural beauty, different cultures and a few tribal villages will compel you to set a break in your path. Above all, the destination will remain unforgettable when you witness the beauty of Kanchenjunga, Kabru, Koktang, Kumbhkarna, Rathong, and many more in a single glance.

2. Borong: If you want to spend some time with nature, then a few kilometers away from the crowded city life there is a destination called Borong, positioned 5800ft above the sea level. Completely a fascinating view of nature where you can learn about different unknown or migratory birds along with the enticing snow-capped Kanchenjunga, Pandim, and Narsing. Just visit this place once and you will be bound to exclaim “what a view!”.

3. Chayatal: Another offbeat place that the top travel motivators of India recommend is Chayatal. The place is situated at a distance of 35km from Peiling, 6000ft above the sea level of West Sikkim. As it is an offbeat destination, you will find this place less crowded with a minimum number of tourists and hotels as well. But this is what creates life within yourself. The only sound that you may hear is the sound of nature. Birds chirping, river water bubbling and so on. Such a peaceful place is sometimes much needed if you are really looking for a mental refreshment, something away from the city life.

4. Dzongu: Next, is the place called Dzongu. This particular place is officially reserved for the local Lepcha community. The region is encased by Chu River and Teesta River, offering a tempting view of the village. Colorful flowers, rhododendrons, cinnamon fields, etc are something to enjoy. You can even experience fishing at River Teesta and share your memories with your loved ones.

5. Uttarey Village: Nature will never bore you, but yes, if you want to learn about the tradition and culture of the place, you have to interact with the locals out there. The best place for this is Uttarey Village. It is a small and quiet village encompassed with high mountains, situated at an altitude of 7600ft above the sea level. A place with natural beauty and heritage is worth to visit. Not just that, the village located at the West Sikkim district offers a great trekking route to Sandakphu via Chia Bhanjyang, Phuktedara, Singalila top, and Phalut. That is the reason why the top travel motivators in India prefer this place for both trekking and mind refreshments. 

All these places might be less crowded than the top tourist destinations but have their own beauty and aesthetics to exhibit. If you have a zeal to learn more about them, you can easily subscribe to the channels of the best travel vloggers on YouTube and follow them.