Phadamchen

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Phadamchen is a small mountain village located in east Sikkim. This tiny village is one of the best place to be acclimatized before taking uphill towards high-altitude Nathang Valley. This is another Himalayan foothill village, is situated on the Old Silk Route circuit. Place is surrounded by fertile forest of birds. Tourist has to stay at Phadamchen or Zuluk before visiting Nathang valley and covering Old Silk Route. Phadamchen offers relatively nice staying accommodation than Zuluk.
How to reach:
Siliguri or Bagdogra to Kalimpong or Gangtok; Kalimpong to Phadamchen it takes around 3 hrs, approx 78 Km. Gangtok to Phadamchen is around 82Km, takes around 3 hrs.
Nearby Places to Stay/Visit:
Rolep, Zuluk, Gnathang, Pedong, Sillery Gaon
Things to Enjoy:
Natural beauty, rich variety of birds, fresh and calm hilly village on Old Silk Route circuit, sunrise at Thambi View Point, The zig-zag road
Activity:
Sunrise, bird watching, nature walk
Accommodation:
Forest Guest House and Home Stays. Limited accommodation but rising.
Facility:
Basic and limited as it’s a remote hilly village.
Food and Beverage:
As per order and availability.
Altitude:
Around 7000 feet.
Located:
India -> SIKKIM -> East Sikkim -> Phadamchen
Climate:
Summer 2ºC to 13ºC, winter -4ºC to 11ºC.
Best time to go:
September end to March, January and February very chilly

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