4 places · region guide

South Sikkim: Namchi, Ravangla, Temi Tea Garden and the Borong hot springs

South Sikkim lies between Gangtok and Pelling, so its giant statues, organic tea slopes, cherry blossoms and hot springs fit naturally into a transfer day or a slow two-night stay. Everything sits below 7,000 ft and needs no permit.

18 listed stays from ₹1,119 to ₹ 11,199 per night.

Overnight bases (4)

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Temi Tea Garden

Sikkim's only tea estate — organic slopes, a cherry-blossom avenue in November and a heritage bungalow.

4,800 ft · Oxygen-safe No permit for Indians

Best: October–November and March–May Guide

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Namchi

Char Dham's 108 ft Shiva, the 118 ft Guru Padmasambhava on Samdruptse and wheelchair-friendly courtyards.

5,500 ft · Oxygen-safe No permit for Indians

Best: March–June and October–February Guide

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Borong

Natural sulphur hot springs, birding trails and Mount Pandim views near Ravangla.

5,800 ft · Oxygen-safe No permit for Indians

Best: November–March and April–May Guide

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Ravangla

The 130 ft Buddha Park against Kanchenjunga, Ralang Monastery and Himalayan birding.

7,000 ft · Oxygen-safe No permit for Indians

Best: March–May and October–December Guide

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