Pemayangtse
Situated about 120 km from Gangtok at an altitude of 7,000 feet, Pemayangtse offers a picturesque view of the Mt. Khangchendzonga, Pandim, Siniolchu and other ranges. At the hillock, is situated the Pemayangtse Monastery, the chief monastery of the Nyingmapa sect.

Rabdentse Ruins
This was the second capital of the erstwhile Kingdom of Sikkim after Yuksom and till the year 1814 AD, the Kings of Sikkim had ruled the State from this place. Today, the ruins lie hidden from the main road at a walking distance from the Pemayangtse Monastery. The scenic view from the top of the ruins scanning across the deep valley to the mystic heights of Khangchendzonga ranges is something to be cherished and etched in memory.

Sanga-Choling Monastery
This monastery is situated on a ridge above Pelling and the famous Pemayangtse Monastery. Built in 1697 AD, it is considered to be one of the oldest monasteries in the State. In order to reach this Monastery one has to be prepared to spend at least 40 minutes walking up the steep hilly slope which leads through rich forest covers

Khecheoparli Lake
Located at a distance of about 33 km from Pemayangtse, the sacred Khecheoparli Lake is surrounded by verdant forests.

Tashiding
Situated on the top of a conical hill, 16 km from Yuksom is the Tashiding Monastery, looked upon as the most sacred monastery of Sikkim. Legend has it that pilgrims are cleansed of all their sins if they only contemplate the great sacred chorten (Thongwa-RangDot) of Tashiding.

Varsey
It lies at an elevation of 10,000 ft. and has a motorable road access upto Hilley. An easy 4 kms trek from there takes one up to the Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary. One can also trek from Soreng or Dentam in West Sikkim. The place provides a magnificent view of the mountains. Visitors can halt at 'Guras Kunj' trekkers' hut.