Pakyong district · Theme
Crafts and culture in Pakyong and the Silk Route
Carpets, choktse tables and thangkas
Photo: Kulungshailesh · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
In Pakyong and the Silk Route, crafts and culture works best in Mankhim, Rhenock and Rongli. We have 1 package built around it. The Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom in Gangtok, Lepcha weaving in Dzongu, thangka painters, carpet weavers and woodcarvers. We take you to workshops and take no commission on what you buy.
Sikkim's crafts come from its communities: Bhutia carpets and choktse folding tables, Lepcha cane work and weaving, Nepali metalwork and woodcarving. Many workshops welcome visitors.
Buy from the maker or a government emporium when you can. We do not take commission, so we have no reason to push you anywhere.
Places
Where to go
pilgrimage site
Mankhim1,980M
Mankhim
Kirat Rai temple on a ridge above Aritar
town
Rhenock1,040M
Rhenock
Old crossroads town between Kalimpong and the Silk Route
town
Rongli1,585M
Rongli
Permit town and old market at the foot of the Silk Route
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Value
Top1,980M
Pakyong villages: Aritar, Mankhim and Rolep, 4N
Aritar · Mankhim · Rolep
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Hours that fit the theme
Nature
Sunrise at Mankhim ridge
An early drive from Aritar to the ridge, timed for first light on the snow peaks and the valley below. The temple …
Culture
Visiting Sakewa as a guest
A respectful visit to Mankhim during Sakewa, when the Rai gather for the earth festival. You watch dance and listen to recitation …
Village life
Forest walk from Mankhim down to Aritar
A downhill walk through forest, cardamom plots and farm lanes from the temple ridge to Aritar, with a local guide, avoiding the …
Food
Hill homestay evening near Mankhim
An evening at a Mankhim hill homestay: dinner cooked at home, tea on the veranda and a quiet night above the lake, …
Food
Rhenock bazaar walk and momos
A relaxed walk through the town's market, with tea, momos and shopping for supplies, before heading on to Aritar or Rongli.
Nature
Pedong and Reshi road drive
A scenic drive on the old road via Reshi and Pedong towards Kalimpong, the same corridor Wikipedia describes as the Kalimpong route …
Nature
Local nursery visit
A short stop at the privately owned nursery and museum Wikipedia mentions at Rhenock Bazar, to see flowers and driftwood displays if …
Nature
Day trip from Rhenock to Aritar lake
If you are based in Rhenock, take a short drive to Lampokhari lake at Aritar for a lakeside walk, a boat ride …
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Value
Mankhim hill homestays
Homestays on Mankhim hill above Aritar, near the Kirat Rai temple, at around 1,900–2,000 m. Wide views over the hills to the Kangchenjunga range …
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