Photography in West and South Sikkim
The clearest views of Kanchenjunga come between October and December and again in March and April. Tiger Hill, Pelling, Sandakphu and Zuluk are the classic dawn points.
We plan photography routes around light, not checklists, with early starts, unhurried mornings and drivers who will stop when you ask.
Places
Where to go
Kangchenjunga at breakfast, and the old capitals of Sikkim below
A ridge-top village with a rare Buddha and a lake that was poisoned
Shape your own trip Tell us your dates and budget. We draw the route around you. Begin Not sure where to start? We match the valley to your month, your budget and the people travelling with you. Begin Talk to a planner A first route and an itemised price within one working day. No payment to start. BeginJourneys
Routes to start from
Experiences
Hours that fit the style
Stays
Where we would book
A heritage hotel on the ridge just below Pemayangtse Monastery, a short drive from Upper Pelling. It is the quietest Comfort choice in West Sikkim, with …
A long-running resort in Upper Pelling with terraced cottages facing the Kangchenjunga range. It is our usual Value pick when families want space and a view …
Small family-run guesthouses and lodges line the lanes of Upper Pelling, many with rooftop views of Kangchenjunga. They are the cheapest way to stay in Pelling …
A working family farm below Rinchenpong, with rooms in an old farmhouse dating from the 1820s and a newer cottage. It is one of the best-known …
Shape your own trip Tell us your dates and budget. We draw the route around you. Begin Not sure where to start? We match the valley to your month, your budget and the people travelling with you. Begin Talk to a planner A first route and an itemised price within one working day. No payment to start. Begin