Located in the beautiful town of Legship on the banks of the Rangeet river, Kirateshwar Mahadev Mandir is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is said to have been in existence for thousands of years. As per local legends and Hindu mythology, it is believed to be the site where Arjuna worshipped Lord Shiva to get blessed with success in the Mahabharata War. Since then, it has been a major sacred place in the region. Apart from learning about the history of the temple, you can also savour the beauty of the pristine Rangeet river.

It is located in the West Sikkim district at a distance of about 125 km from Gangtok and is known as a base camp for mountaineers. It is a historical town and boasts of several ancient sites. The most prominent amongst them is the marvellous Dubdi Monastery, which is said to be the first-ever monastery built in Sikkim by the Chogyals, the monarchs of the state. The presence of lush greenery around the monastery adds to its existing charm and prominence.

It is said to be one of the oldest monasteries in Northeast India and is located in the close proximity of Pelling at a distance of about 110 km from Gangtok. It is a site of great historical as well as religious importance. Therefore, it is visited by both pilgrims and history lovers. Surrounded by beautiful hills and mountains and harbouring a serene atmosphere, this age-old site is all set to soothe your nerves.

It is settled at an elevation of more than 4000 ft and is located in the South Sikkim district at a distance of about 80 km from Gangtok. It is generally popular for housing the world's largest statue of Padmasambhava, a Buddhist guru of the 8th century. However, it is also home to several other highly revered ancient religious sites such as Siddheswara Dham and Namchi Monastery.

Located in the West Sikkim district, Rabdentse served as a capital of the Sikkim kingdom from the late 17th century until the early 19th century. It is about 130 km from Gangtok, in the vicinity of Pelling. It is one place where you can enjoy the panoramic beauty of Sikkim and where you can indulge in learning about the bygone period. The ruins here include Rabdentse Palace and the Three Chortens, where the royal family used to worship their god.