Martam Village
Martam is a pristine village in the Eastern Part of Sikkim. Far from the city crowd and mostly hidden by the luxuriant forest, Martam is truly a paradise for nature lovers. Ornamented with various flora and fauna, Martam proves to be an ideal holiday destination for those who seek solace amidst the lap of nature.
Tourist Attractions in Martam Village
Martam, the quant hamlet, tucked in the Eastern part of the Sikkim, has a plethora of tourist attractions to lure nature enthusiasts from all around the globe. There is a different kind of plantations surrounding the settlement to observe. The majestic view of the Mount Kanchenjunga along with other mountain peaks makes the trip in the village memorable.
Plenty of Himalayan Birds and Butterflies of different species can be seen flying in the village. Moreover, different kind of flowers is also in abundance in the hamlet. As a result, the tiny hamlet becomes a captivating place to visit for the birds and botany enthusiasts.
Sightseeing places like Rumtek Monastery, Nehru Botanical Park, Sang Monastery are the major tourist attractions near the village. Rumtek is just 6 km away from Martam and other two sightseeing attractions are quite nearby the Rumtek Monastery.
Other tourists attractions near the Martam village include Temi Tea Garden and Gangtok's Ropeway, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Tashi View Point, Enchey Monastery, Ganesh Tok, Chorten Monastery, etc.
Activities to Do in Martam Village
Strolling around the village is one of the best things to do here. While having a nature walk, you will come across with the smiling villagers. From them, you can know their cultures and the plantations which greatly influence their daily lifestyle.
Bird watching and trekking can be done here as the village is connected with many trekking trails. While trekking, you will witness many different species of butterflies flying in the sky.
You can read your favourite books and novel while sipping a cup of tea in hotels like Martam Resort, Rice Valley Resort, Martam Village Resort, Martam Retreat, etc. Moreover, a sunrise looming over the mountain peaks will be a noteworthy and memorable experience.
You can have a short excursion to the religious sites like Rumtek Monastery and Sang Monastery. However, picnicking in the riverbank of the adjacent rivers as well as angling is also going to be a superb activity to do.
Where to Stay in this Village
Martam offers finest accommodation options even though it is an offbeat destination. There are many staying options like Rice Valley Resort, Martam Village resorts, etc. All of these resorts come with most of the modern amenities a traveller usually need such as attached bathrooms, electricity, delicious foods, hot water, etc.
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