Agamlok Sikkim

Located in East Sikkim, Agamlok is a small Sherpa village. On the foothills of the Himalayas, it falls under the iconic Silk Route region. Far away from some of the most popular and overcrowded places of Sikkim, Agamlook is a less-trodden destination blessed with intense natural beauty and offers a sweeping panoramic view of the Singalila range along with the mountains of Buthan and Tibet.

North Bengal Tourism’s Sikkim Tour Packages let you spend a great weekend in this village with complete peace of mind. All these packages are tailor-made and include sightseeing, car, and accommodation.

What to See in Agamlok Sikkim

Agamlok is a soothing village and a real treasure for travellers who are in love with tranquillity. Here are all the things that make it attractive:

• A tantalizing vista of the Himalayan range including the splendid Singalila range.
• A small village monastery is one of the prime attractions in Agamlok.
• The enclosing lush green forest and the panorama of the daunting hills.
• A glorious sunrise looms over the mountain peaks and a crimson sunset.
• Several vibrant Himalayan birds and colourful butterflies.

Activities You Would Love to Enjoy

You will truly love to stay in this village far away from the tourist rush. The following are the activities you will love to do here:

• Enjoy watching the cricket game being played by the children.
• Wander around the village to learn about the local villagers and their way of living.
• Enjoy the sweeping view of the hills and the mountains.
• Enjoy the surrounding lush greenery and the tranquil atmosphere Agamlok has to offer.
• Go for a sightseeing excursion to all the nearly destinations like Rongli, Lingtam, etc.
• Go for adventurous trekking through the challenging trekking routes.
• If you are an avid birdwatcher, go birding in the enclosing forested area to spot numerous Himalayan birds.

Accommodation

You will not be getting any hotels to stay in this village. This Sherpa Village named Agamlok offers only one homestay with only two rooms and is run by a local villager. The heartwarming hospitality of the homestay owner and delicious food add to the comforts of your stay in Agamlok. The foods are organically sourced and come with both veg and non-veg options. You will get all the basic amenities and a view room.

How to Reach This Village

By Road: A private car is available to hire from Siliguri or any other nearby cities of East Sikkim.

By Air: Bagdogra Airport is the nearest one. Several flights are available to this airport from most of the major cities. From this airport, you have to rent a car to reach the village.

By Train: You can get a train to NJP, its nearest railhead. Outside this railway station, you will be able to rent a car to reach Agamlok quite easily.

Best Time to Visit Agamlok Sikkim

Summer is considered to be the best time to visit Agamlok as the weather stays quite pleasant during the months of summer. The sky and visibility of the surroundings will also remain clear so the breathtaking view of the mountains cannot shy away from your eyes.