State : Sikkim, in the north
eastern state of India.
Best time to Travel : March to late May, October to Mid-December.
Location : Gangtok, the
capital city of Sikkim is 30 km from Singtam in Sikkim, India.
Know Singtam in Sikkim
Singtam town is situated in the East Sikkim District of Sikkim, about 30 km
from the state capital, Gangtok.
This town was developed due to its location as a junction and supply point
for the South District of Sikkim. The Government Fruit Preservation Factory
is located at this place. The major attraction located at Singtam is the
Bermoik Monastery, nearby. Dzongu Valley is easily accessible from Singtam.
Singtam in Sikkim is abundant with the yellow heap of oranges, beside the
road, during the season.
Journey to Singtam in Sikkim
Airport : Nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal( 124
kms.), from where scheduled flights operates to and fro from Kolkata, Delhi,
Guwahati. The Bagdogra
airport is connected to Gangtok by
a helicopter service operating between Gangtok - Bagdogra -
Gangtok.
Railhead : Two nearest railway station are at Siliguri (114
km) and New Jalpaiguri (125 km) stabilizing link to Calcutta, Delhi,
Guwahati, Lucknow and other
important cities in India.
Road Transport : Gangtok is connected with all weather
mettaled road with Siliguri, Kalimpong, Gangtok
etc. Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim is connected by all weather road to
Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri and also to all the District headquarters
within Sikkim.
Private Taxis, Jeeps and Landrovers ply regularly on the
Gangtok Siliguri Highway and are
available for transfer of passengers between Gangtok and Siliguri/ New
Jalpaiguri Junction/ Bagdogra, and also for local sightseeing at fixed rates
and may be reserved through Tourist Bureau, Govt. of West Bengal,
Gangtok.
NOTE : Foreigners need a permit to enter Sikkim (available at
Siliguri).
Staying in Singtam (Sikkim)
Accommodation is easily available in Gangtok,
which is just 30 km form Singtam. You may take your pick from the many
hotels, tourist Lodge, tourist hostel and tourist cottages in
Gangtok. Check out for the hotels
that suits you the most.
Sightseeing in Singtam (Sikkim)
Bermoik Monastery
This monastery was constructed in 1952 and follows the Nyingma sect of
Buddhism. It is situated in South Sikkim above Singtam.
Dzongu Valley
Dzongu Valley is about 70 km north of Gangtok and can be accessed through
Singtam road. This valley is formed by the fast flowing glacier fed rivers
emerged from the Great Himalayas. It comprises of forest and is blesseed
with the important rivers, Teesta and Tolung. Dzongu Valley rests in the
shadow of the beautiful and unique, Mount Kanchenjunga and Mount Siniolchu.
