• Mulkharka Lake (Wishing Lake / Manokamana Lake):

•  Distance: ~1.5 km uphill hike (~45 min – 1 hour walk)  

•  Highlights: Sacred natural alpine lake surrounded by silent pine and rhododendron forests. On a clear morning, it reflects a stunning mirror image of Mt. Kanchenjunga on its tranquil wat

• Tagathang & Servang Waterfalls:

•  Distance: ~2–3 km down/up local trails

•  Highlights: Cascading mountain waterfalls hidden in the dense Neora Valley forest trails. Ideal for morning nature walks and photography

• Neora Valley Forest Edges:

•  Highlights: The surrounding forest canopy is home to rare species like the Red Panda, Himalayan monal, laughing thrushes, and rare orchids. Perfect for birdwatching and gentle forest bathing.

• Aritar Lake (Lamphokhari Lake)

• Distance: 12km

• Why visit?

• One of the oldest lake in sikkim; offers passle boating surrounded by lush green pine forests.

• Mankhim Viewpoint

• Distance: 14km

• Why visit?

• A hilltop vantage point above Aritar lake offering panoramic 360 views of the kanchenjunga range and surrounding valley

• Lingsey  Villege & Heritage Sites

• Distance: 8km

• Why visit?

• A cultural hamlet featuring the historical Hareshwar Shivalaya Mandir, traditional Lepcha house built without nails, and local monasteries.

The Old Silk Route Circuit (Full-Day Car Trips)

Because Munal Homestay is situated near the gateway to East Sikkim, guests can take a thrilling day trip up the historic Silk Route:

Nathang Valley & Lungthung (~13,500 ft): High-altitude scenic valley often called the "Ladakh of East Sikkim".

Kupup Lake (Elephant Lake) & Old Baba Mandir: A high-altitude, elephant-shaped natural lake and the historic shrine dedicated to Indian Army soldier Baba Harbhajan Singh.