paragraph on sikkim tourist places
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1. Lachung
This beautiful mountain village is encircled by apple orchards and houses the 19th-century Lachung Monastery.
The prime attraction of Lachung is Yumthang Valley or Valley of Flowers. This valley is famous for its treasure of waterfalls, hot springs, rivers, blooming flowers, verdant meadow pastures, dense forests of pine and silver fir walled by the wondrous Himalayan mountains. Yumthang Valley is a paradise on earth and skipping this place would result in a grave regret.
Yumthang Valley is also home to the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary having forty rhododendron species and birds belonging to hoary-throated brewing and wood-snipe species.
2. Lachen, North Sikkim
This town is not much populated and this is why the natural beauty here is unspoiled and worth praising. The major attractions here are Gurudongmar Lake,Tso Lhamo Lake, and Thangu Valley.
3. Gurudongmar Lake, North Sikkim
Positioned at an altitude of 17,800 ft, Gurudongmar Lake includes its name in the list of the highest lakes of the world. Along with its breathtaking scenic beauty, this lake also imparts religious significance, as the water of this lake is believed to possess healing powers. This lake also provides you with a beautiful view of Kanchenjunga that you’d cherish.
4. Tsomgo Lake/ Changu Lake
This is a glacial lake in East Sikkim and one of the popular tourist destinations.