Waterfall in Sikkim

Sikkim is primarily a land of sky scraping mountains. The lush green vegetation on the mountain sides presents an eye-soothing view and this sight is made more panoramic by the waterfalls in Sikkim. Mostly perennial in nature, waterfalls abound in Sikkim, specially in the Northern region. The Dzongu area and the road between Lachung and Mangan are blessed with the maximum numbers of waterfalls in Sikkim. Most of the waterfalls of Sikkim are snow fed and ultimately meets either Teesta or Rangeet river.

The local inhabitants of Sikkim consider some of the waterfalls to be sacred. The waterfalls of Sikkim are ideal sites for setting trekking base camps. Since they fall from high altitudes and are perennial in nature, these waterfalls are also conducive for setting up hydro power projects. The important waterfalls in Sikkim are:

Kanchendzonga waterfalls: This is the largest waterfall in Sikkim. It is located 15 km away from Pelling. Water splashes out from granite rocks in plumes of white in Kanchendzonga waterfalls. The sound produced in this voluminous and swift waterfall engulfs all surrounding noises.

Rimbi Waterfalls: Flowing in the outskirts of Pelling, this waterfall forms an important sight scene to the tourists in Pelling.

Naga Waterfalls: Along with Kabi Lungstok and Tashi Viewpoint, this waterfall is a popular tourist spot on way to Lachen from Gangtok.

Rukshyot Waterfalls: Rukshyot waterfalls, in the outskirt of Bay village and in close proximity to Lingzya monastic school, is the highest waterfall in Sikkim.

Bhim Nala Waterfalls: Bhim Nala Waterfalls and the Twin Waterfalls are the other two waterfalls of Sikkim en route to Lachung.