North Sikkim · Overnight hub
Singhik
An uninterrupted Kanchenjunga and Siniolchu panorama above the Teesta gorge.
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- Altitude 5,200 ft
- From Gangtok 69 km · 3 hrs
- Best months October–December and March–May
- Stay Overnight hub
1. Why visit Singhik and what to expect
Singhik, 4 km above Mangan, is famous for one of the clearest foreground views of Mt Kanchenjunga and Mt Siniolchu in Sikkim. It is a permit-free viewpoint and a quiet transit stay on the North Sikkim highway, with a tourist bungalow and homestays near the Dzongu bridge.
Top sights
- Singhik Kanchenjunga viewpoint
- Mt Siniolchu panorama
- Dzongu Lepcha reserve bridge
- Passingdang and Tingvong villages
- Teesta gorge overlook
2. Getting there and where you sleep
| Altitude | 5,200 ft |
|---|---|
| From Gangtok | 69 km · 3 hrs |
| Stay | Overnight hub |
| Checkpost / timing rule | No permit for the viewpoint; PAP only if crossing into Dzongu. |
| Monsoon (Jul–Sep) | Possible, watch landslides |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | Open and crisp |
Mountain roads in Sikkim average 20–28 km/h. Google Maps times are optimistic; use ours.
3. Permit, ID and medical checklist
4. Where to stay in Singhik
3 properties from ₹1,500 to ₹1,800 per night for two.
Lazomla Homestay, Singhik
Traditional Homestay · North Sikkim Hwy, Singhik, Sikkim 737116
- Free Parking
- Home-Cooked Lepcha & Sikkimese Meals
- Pet Friendly
₹1,500 / night ≈ ₹750 per person, twin share
Singhik Tourist Bungalow
Heritage Viewpoint Bungalow · North Sikkim Hwy, Singhik, Sikkim 737116
- Direct Mt. Kanchenjunga & Siniolchu View
- Lawn
- Dining
₹1,650 / night ≈ ₹825 per person, twin share
Hotel Kanchan View, Singhik
Mountain View Hotel · Singhik, North Sikkim Hwy, Sikkim 737116
- Rooftop Kanchenjunga Panorama
- Restaurant
- North Sikkim Transit Base
₹1,800 / night ≈ ₹900 per person, twin share
Singhik FAQs
What time is the Kanchenjunga view clearest at Singhik?
Between 6:00 and 9:00 AM, before valley clouds rise. October and November give the highest chance of a clear view.
Is Singhik worth a night or just a stop?
Most travellers stop for 20 minutes on the way to Lachung. A night is worthwhile if you want a dawn view and a gentle acclimatisation stage.
Keep exploring
Continue exploring North Sikkim
Transit stop
Chungthang
Where the Lachen and Lachung rivers meet and the road forks — the Toong checkpost town.
