Gangtok district, Sikkim, India

Places to visit near Singtam

Singtam is a town in Gangtok district, Sikkim, India, home to about 6,133 people. Within 50 km by road there are 167 places to visit — 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 waterfalls and 23 buddhist sites. The must-see places are Rumtek Monastery (11 km), Pal Karma Zurmang Shedup Chokhor Ling Lingdum Monastery (Ranka Monastery) (16 km) and Barpipal Dara (17 km).

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Singtam, Sikkim
Singtam, Gangtok district, Sikkim, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Singtam at a glance

Location
Gangtok district, Sikkim, India
Population
about 6,133
Coordinates
27.2347° N, 88.5017° E
Places within 50 km
167 (48 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens
Nearest city
Gangtok, 19 km
Railway station
Darjeeling (DJ), 40 km
Airport
Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 80 km

Top places to visit near Singtam

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Singtam: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Singtam

99 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Singtam. The closest is Shanti Viewpoint (13 km); the best-known is Lovers Meet View Point (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Singtam

39 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Singtam. The closest is Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden (11 km); the best-known is Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Singtam

33 waterfalls within 100 km of Singtam. The closest is Butterfly Waterfalls (20 km); the best-known is Ban Jhakri Falls Park (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Buddhist sites near Singtam

27 buddhist sites within 100 km of Singtam. The closest is Rumtek Monastery (11 km); the best-known is Pal Karma Zurmang Shedup Chokhor Ling Lingdum Monastery (Ranka Monastery) (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Singtam

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Singtam. The closest is Aritar Lake (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Temples near Singtam

18 temples within 100 km of Singtam. The closest is Shree Viswa Vinayaka Mandir (18 km); the best-known is Ganesh Tok (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Singtam

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 109 km on the road.

  1. Start in Singtam
  2. 17 km Black Cat Museum · museum, Gangtok
  3. 5 km Ban Jhakri Falls Park · waterfall, Gangtok
  4. 4 km Pal Karma Zurmang Shedup Chokhor Ling Lingdum Monastery (Ranka Monastery) · monastery, Gangtok
  5. 27 km Buddha Park · Buddhist site, Namchi
  6. 36 km Delo Park · park, Kalimpong
  7. 20 km Back to Singtam

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How to reach Singtam

  • By train: Darjeeling (DJ) — about 40 km from the centre
  • By train: New Jalpaiguri (NJP) — about 77 km from the centre
  • By air: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), Siliguri — about 80 km by road
  • By road from Gangtok: about 19 km · directions
  • By road from Kalimpong: about 25 km · directions
  • By road from Pelling: about 34 km · directions

All places near Singtam by distance

Within 15 km of Singtam

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Singtam by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints3899Shanti Viewpoint (13 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens2339Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden (11 km)
Waterfalls2133Butterfly Waterfalls (20 km)
Buddhist sites2327Rumtek Monastery (11 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1421Aritar Lake (22 km)
Temples1218Shree Viswa Vinayaka Mandir (18 km)
Forts & heritage812Mahatma Gandhi Statue (19 km)
Other attractions1111Do-drul Chorten (17 km)
Museums1011Black Cat Museum (17 km)
Parks57Barpipal Dara (17 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves12Yelbong River Camp (42 km)
Churches11Union Church (40 km)

Singtam: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Singtam?

Samdruptse (attraction, about 17 km), Pal Karma Zurmang Shedup Chokhor Ling Lingdum Monastery (Ranka Monastery) (monastery, about 16 km), Black Cat Museum (museum, about 17 km), Delo Park (park, about 20 km), Buddha Park (Buddhist site, about 20 km), Ban Jhakri Falls Park (waterfall, about 20 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Singtam?

167 places on Spotwander: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 waterfalls, 23 buddhist sites, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Singtam?

Shanti Viewpoint, about 13 km by road; Silent Valley (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Singtam?

Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden, about 11 km by road; Saramsa Garden (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Singtam?

Butterfly Waterfalls, about 20 km by road; Ban Jhakri Falls Park (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Singtam?

Start in Singtam, visit Black Cat Museum, then Ban Jhakri Falls Park, then Pal Karma Zurmang Shedup Chokhor Ling Lingdum Monastery (Ranka Monastery), then Buddha Park, then Delo Park, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Singtam?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

How do I reach Singtam?

By train: Darjeeling (DJ), about 40 km away. By air: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 80 km by road. By road: 19 km from Gangtok.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Singtam’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Singtam on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.