About Kyongnosla Waterfall
Kyongnosla Waterfall is a high-altitude cascade located on Jawaharlal Nehru Road near Kyongnosla in Gangtok District, Sikkim, within the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary area. Situated about 31 km east of Gangtok en route to Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La, it is fed by snowmelt and monsoon runoff. The waterfall is a popular roadside stop for tourists traveling the Nathu La corridor, noted for its scenic alpine setting and seasonal flow variations.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a roadside alpine waterfall viewed from Jawaharlal Nehru Road, surrounded by steep forested slopes and rhododendron-covered hills of the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary. The waterfall cascades down rocky cliffs beside the highway and is typically viewed from the roadside parking area without a long trek. The site offers photo opportunities, cool mountain air, and views of the high-altitude landscape en route to Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La. Flow is strongest during summer monsoon and snowmelt season.
Key highlights
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High-altitude cascade on the Gangtok to Nathu La highway
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Located adjacent to Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary
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Roadside viewpoint requiring no trekking
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Seasonal variation with strongest flow during monsoon and snowmelt
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Scenic stop between Gangtok and Tsomgo Lake
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Pakyong Airport near Gangtok, with Bagdogra Airport as the major alternative; onward road travel to Kyongnosla |
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| By train | Nearest major railhead is New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP) in West Bengal, then road journey to Gangtok and onward to Kyongnosla |
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