If you are looking for a hilly destination to celebrate the bond of new matrimonial life, consider the top romantic places in Sikkim. A Sikkim honeymoon tour lets you have quality time with your partner in the most amazing destinations filled with breathing beauty and charm. Walk hand-in-hand in the markets of Sikkim.
Explore the manicured floral gardens with your loved one. Witness the gushing sounds and sights of cascading waterfalls and seek blessings at a Buddhist monastery. There are plenty of destinations in Sikkim that will elevate your holiday experience. And trust that Sikkim will give you a perfect relaxation after a whirlwind of wedding preparations and attending guests.
Best Sikkim Honeymoon Places for Couples
Table of Contents
- MG Marg – Shopping, Cafes, & Restaurants
- Banjhakri Water Falls – A Recreational Centre with a Waterfall
- Zuluk – Hamlet in Sikkim with Hairpin Roads
- Tsomgo Lake – Alpine Lake with Religious Sanctity.
- Pelling – Cultural Landmarks & Breaking Natural Sites
- Solophok Rose Garden (Namchi) – Enjoy a Rendezvous Amidst Floral Blooms
- Temi Tea Garden – Sikkim’s Only Tea Garden
1. MG Marg – Shopping, Cafes, & Restaurants
Gaangtok’s prime attractions and the one without any trip to this city is complete — the MG Marg. There are high chances that your hotel, homestay or resort might be situated around the MG Marg. In fact, the very first activity on most Sikkim itineraries is exploring this clean and well-maintained pedestrian only street.
M.G. Marg or Mahatma Gandhi Marg has multiple souvenir shops where you can pick up items to celebrate your honeymoon. Sip a cup of warm coffee with sweet delicacies at its cute and cosy cafes. Eat to your heart’s content from a steaming plate of momo to friend and crispy sha phaley at one of the best restaurants at MG Road. Oh and the night and day view of this market is quite different. Most tourists visit during the late evening after sunset and enjoy the peaceful and charming vibe of this place.
Timings: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Closed on Tuesdays)
2. Banjhakri Water Falls – A Recreational Centre with a Waterfall
Enjoy the romantic and scenic waterfall at Banjhakri Water Falls and Energy Park with your partner. The place is an ideal destination for dreamers, romantic souls, and photographers. Spread across an area of two acres, Banjhakri Water Falls is laden with paved pathways where you can walk hand-in-hand with your partner. There is a beautiful gazebo under which you can rest and a serene man-made lake and footbridge. You can enjoy a casual stroll or enjoy picnicking at this park. A facility of ziplining is also available at the park which you can try by paying extra.
- Timings: Opens everyday from 8 AM to 6 PM
- Distance from Gangtok: 6.2 km
- Entry Fee: INR 50 per person
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3. Zuluk – Hamlet in Sikkim with Hairpin Roads
More than the hamlet Zuluk itself, it’s the views of the hairpin roadways surrounded with scattered snow that pulls the attention of the visitors. If you plan a honeymoon trip to Sikkim in the Spring season (March to May), you can witness the glorious blooming flowers across the hamlet. These include orchids, rhododendrons, and some wildflowers. Post monsoon-season, around autumn (September to November), you get to enjoy the clear views of the mount Kanchenjunga range, blue skies, and sweeping views of the valleys. So plan your trip accordingly.
Best time to visit Zuluk: March to May and September to November
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4. Tsomgo Lake – Alpine Lake with Religious Sanctity.
Tsomogo lake, locally known as Changgu Lake is a deeply religious and revered lake in Sikkim. This glacial lake can be visited all year around, however, an interesting fact about this lake is that its colours of the lake reflects from blue to light green depending on the season. This place is sacred so bathing or washing hands in the lake is strictly forbidden. When you reach here, enjoy the views of surrounding hills and floral blooms of orchids and peonies around the lake. Sit near the lake, soak in the peace and meditate, your restless mind will immediately feel peaceful. You will also see people enjoying yak safari around this lake.
- Best time to visit Tsomgo Lake: January to March
- Distance from Gangtok: 41.4 km
- Timings: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. (Make sure to return before sunset).
5. Pelling – Cultural Landmarks & Breathtaking Natural Sites
Pelling is a beautiful and serene town in northwestern Sikkim. Couples who like to enjoy nature and adventure will surely love visiting this place. Located at an altitude of 2,150 meters (7,050 ft), you get to see the clear views of Mt Kanchenjunga range. The place is popular for its monasteries, India’s first sky walk, Rabandenstese Ruins, Rimbi River and Rimbi Orange Orchards. Exploring Pelling will be a delightful way to enjoy Sikkim honeymoon vacation, so make sure to add this location in your itinerary.
- Distance from Gangtok: 108 km
- Number of Days Required: 2 to 3 days are enough to explore Gangtok
6. Solophok Rose Garden (Namchi) – Enjoy a Rendezvous Amidst Floral Blooms
Have a romantic date with your partner at Solphok Rose Garden, it’s a haven for nature lovers and especially those who enjoy roses. This landscape garden is laden with pathways where you can take a casual stroll. There are around 50 varieties of roses that grow in the garden. Other than roses, you will find incredible blooms of wisterias, magnolias, and maples growing in this garden. One of the best parts of visiting here is the indoor-outdoor restaurant which serves scrumptious food.
- Timings: 10 AM to 9:30 PM
- Address: Solphok Rose Garden, Below Siddheswar Dham, Namchi, Sikkim 737126
- Distance from Gangtok: 86.3 km
7. Temi Tea Garden – Sikkim’s Only Tea Garden
If there is one unique place in Sikkim that you must add in your Sikkim honeymoon package, it has to be Temi Tea Garden. This tea garden grows a variety of organic tea such as white tea, black tea, green tea and oolong tea. Coming here, it’s not just a casual stroll in the tea estates, visiting Temi Tea Garden is more of an experience. You can do tea tasting and a tea factory tour. Some Sikkim tour operators also arrange activities like ziplining, paragliding, mountain biking around the tea estate.
- Timings: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (for tea garden)
- Distance from Gangtok: 46 km
- Entry Ticket: INR 60/- per person
These are the places that will make your Sikkim honeymoon and extraordinary vacation. Enjoy the natural beauty, enriching experiences and warm hospitality in Sikkim and return home with blissful memories of your honeymoon.
