Lingdum gompa : The gompa has a 15 m brass statue of Sakyamuni and the Kagyed chaam dance is 2 days before Losoong (Sikkimese New year, Dec/Jan). Share jeeps leave from Lal Bazaar jeep stand (Rs 20, 20 km, 1 hour). Ask about the last return jeep timing.

Tsomgo (Changu) lake : The lake is at 3780 m, 39 km from Gangtok, on the Nathula road. The near hilltop hike gives a spectacular views of the lake and mountains. Yak ride around the lake is at Rs 80.

Nathula (India-China border at 14,200 ft) is open only for Indian nationals on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. It is 56 km from Gangtok. The visitors have to get the permit to visit the place by applying to the Tourism Department through a registered Travel Agency.

Namchi has a 45 m high Padmasambhava statue covered in shimmering bronze paint. It is 3 hour by bus from Gangtok (Rs 55).