Sikkim Destinations
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Sikkim Tour

The Mountain Wonder!

A short winding drive from the foothills of West Bengal along the gorgeous Teesta River takes you to this long-lost Himalayan Kingdom. Misty Mt. Kanchenjunga, gaping valleys, glacial lakes, verdant woodlands, guzzling rivers, soaring mountain passes and kosher Lamaism- Come, bask in the essence of Sikkim!

Rustic villages, spiritual monasteries, colorful festivals and the welcoming people beckon you for a wonderful holiday in the lap of the Himalayas.

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Major Destinations

Gangtok- The Soul of Sikkim
A cheerful city with its lofty mountains, precarious mountain passes, clear glacial lakes and lush valleys shrouded in mist and beautiful monasteries; Gangtok- the Sikkamese capital is the gateway to this beautiful state.

Major Attractions

Tsomgo Lake
Do Drul Chorten- Buddhist Shrine
Rumtek Monastery
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Hanuman Tok
Tashi View Point
Nathula Pass
Seven Sister Waterfalls
Enchey Monastery

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Pelling- A Monastic Adventure
Majestic Kanchenjunga, cascading waterfalls, rolling hills and ancient monasteries- Pelling is a nature’s wonder and a trekker’s paradise.

Major Attractions

Pemayangtse Monastery
Khangchendzonga Waterfall
Khecheopalri Lake
Rabdentse Ruins
Sewaro Rock Garden
Adventure activities like trekking, skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking and mountain biking.

Yuksom- Royal Legacy
Yuksom, the long-lost capital of the mountain kingdom of Sikkim and the venue for coronation of Chogyal Kings, is the beautiful gateway to Mount Kanchenjunga.

Major Attractions

Tashiding Monastery
Khangchendzonga National Park
Coronation Throne of Norbugang
Kartok Monastery
Tashi Tenka- Ruins of the royal palace.

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Namchi- Up Away in the Clouds!
Literally translating into “top of the sky”, Namchi is Sikkim’s balcony opening to the formidable Himalayas. This beautiful little town offers spellbinding views of the towering Kanchenjunga the gorgeous Rangit Valley sprawled at its feet. ?

Major Attractions

Ngadak Monastery
Samdruptse Hill
Tendong Hill
Doling Gompa
Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary
Solophok Chardham

Other Destinations
Sikkim is home to more beautiful destinations such as Aritar, Lachung, Lachen, Legship, and Geyzing.

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Fairs & Festival in Sikkim

Losar Festival- Tibetan New Year
International Flower Festival
Drupa Teshi- Buddhist Festival
Dasin- Nepalese Festival
Tihar- Festival of Lights
Gangtok Winter Festival

Shopping in Sikkim
Beautiful porcelain cups & teapots painted with traditional motifs, bamboo & cane handicrafts, Tibetan relics, woolen carpets, traditional attire and Sikkim tea- Just take your pick and cherish the beauty of Sikkim!

Food in Sikkim
Sikkamese, Tibetan and Nepali flavors fuse together to form the Sikkimese cuisine.
You may try Momos, Thupka, Phagshapa (tangy pork dish), Sha Phaley, Sael Roti, Sikkim cheese, Gundruk and Sinki( a fermented dish of radish roots) and wash it down with Chaang- Sikkim’s local alcoholic beverage.

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Best Time to Visit
Sikkim is a destination for all seasons but the peak tourist season is in summers from March to June and in winters from October to December.

How to Reach
By Air- The closest airport in Bagdogra, West Bengal, around 124kms from Gangtok, caters to domestic air traffic.
By Rail- The nearest railhead located in New Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, around 117 km away from Gangtok, is connected to major Indian cities.
By Road- Sikkim is connected with major Indian cities through a network of roads & highways.