Singhik is a sleepy little town in Sikkim which is known for its unmatched natural beauty. It is a paradise away from the crowded city of Sikkim.
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It is the most popular destination which offers the splendid and clear view of the Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Siniolchu. It is just situated 3.5 kilometers away from Mangan and an ideal place for an overnight stop after a tiring North Sikkim day tour. All those who want to skip the crowd of Gangtok can visit Singhik to get refreshed on the last day of their tour. Best time to visit: The ideal time to visit Singhik is between March and May during the summer and September to October during winter. The months of July and August experience heavy rainfall and is considered very risky to visit.
How to reach Singhik:
By Air: The nearest airport to Singhik is Bagdogra Airport and you can reach Mangan from Gangtok by hiring a car rental at Bagdogra airport. From there Singhik is just 4 kilometers by road. By Rail: New Jalpaiguri Railway Station is the nearest railway station which is connected to all other major cities in India to Singhik. By Road: The nearest place to reach Singhik by road is Siliguri. You can avail of the NJP to Gangtok car rent to Mangan. From there you can reach Singhik by a 12 minutes drive or walk.
Where to stay in Singhik?
Singhik is a small village but it has some of the best accommodations to stay and explore this destination. These hotels and bungalows are comfortable and they offer the best-rendered services available to make the tourists live in luxury during the vacation.
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The Planter's home
Address: Dr. Lobzang Tenzing Marg, Mangan, 737116 Contact: 07478181311 Website: www.theplantershome.com
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Hotel Tamarind
Address: North Sikkim Highway, Mangan, Sikkim 73711 Contact: 09434137478
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Singhik Tourist Bungalow
Address: Singhik, Sikkim 737116 Contact: 09635839939
Places to see in Singhik
Enclosed by verdant green hills with the Teesta River graceful below it, Singhik is an immense place to take a small break in before visiting any other place in Sikkim. Let us have a look at all the sightseeing places to visit in Singhik. 1-Dzongu:
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� Aarti Krishnakumar 🐾 (@talesfromaaroo) September 1, 2018
This is a region set aside for Lepchas which is situated 70 kilometers away from Gangtok. This place offers the best of Sikkim which is unexploited and serene. Everything at Dzongu gives a sense of deep and solitude calm. It is an appealing place for the visitors who simply want to enjoy nature. Highlights:
- The beauty of the village
Best time to visit: All time of the year
2- Phodong monastery:
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� Pupul (@Pupulmimi) April 4, 2018
This monastery is one of the significant monasteries in Sikkim. It is located in the North district of Sikkim and is around 30 kilometers away from Singhik. The religious name of the monastery is Karma Tashi Tso Khorling Gumpa which was built in 1723 and later a new monastery was built beside the old one. Highlights:
- 260 monks of the Kagyu lineage
- Beautiful murals, paintings on the walls of the monastery
Best time to visit: March to May October to December
3- Tingchim Monastery:
It is a small village located between the famous Phodong monastery and Mangan in North Sikkim. It is one of the cleanest villages in India. There is a small lake known as Tingchim Lake which is dark black and the rest part of the lake is green in color. This village is tucked on the rugged hills with an eye-catching view of the Teesta River and it is for those who love to discover the unknown. Highlights:
- Tingchim Lake
- The serenity of the village
Best time to visit: All the time of the year
4- Kabi Lungchok:
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� Ayushi Manroa (@ayushimanroa) June 15, 2015
It is a small unexplored village but Kabi has a very important significance in the history of Sikkim where the �blood brotherhood treaty� was signed. Mt. Kanchenjunga was held as a witness to the treaty wherein the two tribes promised to remain as blood brothers and the place where the treaty was signed is still visited in the forests of Kabi. Highlights:
- The beauty of the forest
- The sacred grove
Best time to visit: All the time of the year but especially during the festivals held at the village.
Activities in Singhik:
- A mesmerizing sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga,
- a nature walk along the groves of Singhik
- Trekking or hiking to the nearby attractions,
- Bird watching
- River angling can also be done on the foothills of Singhik other than just gazing from your hotel room's balcony overlooking the slopes of the Himalayas.
A small beauty amidst the mountains of Sikkim You can witness the sun rising slowly above the horizon and reveal the snow-capped mountains while glazing it with a color of orange and making it glitter like precious gems. Hence, if you like to experience such a surreal sunrise over the Himalayan range while spending some quality time amidst the mountainous valley of Sikkim then Singhik is the most preferred destination after Durga Puja.
