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ABOUT SIKKIM
Its richness of culture, monasteries, flora and fauna. Our Packages are managed in such a manner that offer you opportunity of enjoy untouched nature beauty and bask in the glory of all its freshness. Further our guidance will always be there to ensure most pleasant tour for lifetime.
A Himalayan wonderland, Sikkim is nestled in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas and nature has gifted this state with unique beauty. The state is bestowed with a greater variety of vegetation and undisturbed valleys, five climatic zones, total sanitation, peaceful environment, hospitable and humble people and a rich cultural heritage – which is unmatched and would be hard to find anywhere else. Among its mountains is the fabulous Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world. Sikkim is also the least populous state in the Indian union. Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim is situated at a height of over five thousand feet above sea level.
Sikkim was once a remote mountain kingdom, ruled by Chogyals (Kings) until 1975; Sikkim is today opening up and proving to be an enchanting new world of friendly, socialite people, exotic flora and fauna, fabulous vistas and serene monastic settlements. Sikkim Tourism India offers several treks that lead through pine forests and picturesque valleys. The state is also the base for mountaineering expeditions and excellent river rafting. In the past few years the state has become one of the most sought after tourist destination.
Sikkim, abundant in natural beauty and scenic landscapes, is one of the kaleidoscopic tourist destinations in India. This enchanting state observes five seasons; winter, summer, autumn and monsoon. But, it is best visited during summer, between March till June, when the weather is comparatively less colder and seems comfortably pleasant. For your better understanding on which season to visit Sikkim, we have mentioned the all the four seasons separately below.
Summer is considered to be the ideal time to explore this elegant state; Sikkim. During this season, the nature is at its best. This season is great for trekking too. You get a chance to see blooming field of orchids and rhododendrons at the foot of the mountains and also by the side of winding ways going up to the hills. Almost all the visiting places; the lakes, the monasteries and the treks are in their inviting mood.
During monsoon, the state experience heavy rainfall throughout the months. While July be the wettest of all. Travelling by roads become obstructable and dangerous. The season is not much of an ideal time to visit the place but becomes best for bird watching and to visit waterfalls. An analysis of rainfall in Sikkim shows that the annual rainfall is minimum at North-Sikkim and maximum at South-Sikkim. There is a low rainfall region i.e Namchi. Rainfall in this area is about half of that in the other areas. So if plans pops up, one can surely visit North-Sikkim and avail the heavy discounts offered by the hotels to attract tourism.
The winter in Sikkim is extremely cold with never ending snowfalls. Winter temperature in the region averages between 4 °C (39 °F) and 7 °C (45 °F). But it looks mesmerising with snowcapped mountains, rivers and roads. Though travelling might hinder if there is natural disaster, landslides, storm etc, especially in the northern region. Otherwise the place is quite welcoming and beautiful during these months.
Enriched with amazing scenic beauty and traditional charm, Sikkim is one among the top tourism places in North East India. The long stretches of glorious mountains capped with white clouds which makes them partially invisible, the crystal clear lakes surrounded by flowery paddocks, gushing valleys carving its way through the snowy hills and scanty human civilization amidst the lush green fields, are few of its mesmerizing natural attributes that entice tourists to must visit this slice of heaven. Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim is carrying loads of goodies in itself; the snaky roads through the snowy and craggy mountains that leads to the glacial Tsomgo lake and Gurudongmar Lake which is also famous for its religious significance, colorful monasteries such as Enchey Monastery, Rumtek Monastery and Tashiding Monastery tucked amidst nature bestowed with peaceful air, historical stupas at Do Drul Chorten and also very famous hindu deity temple; Hanuman Tok is among the must visit places in Gangtok.
Then there is Yuksom; a historical town which was the first capital of Sikkim is yet another beautiful destination. The town has sparse human population but is fed with all important facilities that a tourist looks for. The town is the entry point of Kanchenjunga National Park So it surely gets passed through by many trekkers and mountaineers every year, only after at least a night halt in this extraordinarily beautiful place. A picturesque mountain village – Lachen, situated in the north of Sikkim, is a vantage point for the panoramic view of the snow-covered peaks and grassy mountains, which inspire the trekkers to go for the challenging trails such as Mt Pandim, Mt Kabru, Mt Simvo, Mt Jopuno, Mt Khangchendzonga and Mt Siniolchu. It also serves itself as the base point for Chopta Valley, Tso Lhamu Lake and Gurudongmar lake. Near to this is another exotic village i.e Lachung which is flourished with wildlife and blessed with colorful rhododendron bloom.
The Yumthang Valley and the Lachung Monastery makes this place extremely popular among the tourism. Equally mesmerizing in beauty and wildlife, Ravangla is considered to be the popular tourist town and a paradise for the nature lovers which offers outstanding mountain views. The Buddha Park situated on the way to Ralong Monastery at the foothills of Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary, holds a beautiful statue of Sakyamuni Buddha. It is visible from any part of South Sikkim, acting as a leading light for Sikkim’s commendable effort to promote pilgrimage tourism.Another among the several must see places in Sikkim is Namchi which is the culture capital of the state. People from all over the country come here to witness its very popular Namchi Mahotsav which is celebrated on the month of October each year. The Temi Tea Garden stretching across 440 acres of sloped land seems stupendously beautiful with Kanchenjunga in its background. In the west of Sikkim.
Adventure enthusiasts keen into skiing must visit Pelling, a very prominent hill station in the west of Sikkim. During winters, its land gets shrouded with the blanket of snow providing the perfect setting for skiing. The place is blessed with scenic view of the grand himalayas, gushing waterfall arising from green vegetation and the very famous Pemayangtse Monastery supplemented with amazing wall paintings, sculptures and the gold plated statue of Guru Padmasambhava. Just about 30 km away from Pelling there is Khecheopalri village, a popular tourist destination because of its very famous Khecheopalri lake, which is considered sacred by the locals. There are few other small villages like Zuluk and Thangu that are also among the top travel destinations in Sikkim, whose epic scenic beauty of the snow-clad mountains, gurgling rivers and alpine vegetation makes them quite popular with the tourists.
Far away from the intricacies of life, this landlocked state bestowed with snow-capped elevated peaks, pristine rivers and ungrazed lands, offers tourists with multitudinous activities to rejuvenate themselves. Starting with the adventure, few of the top things to do in Sikkim include trekking, for which one can choose some spectacular treks Goecha La, Dzongri Lake, Green Lake and Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary. Rafters can also get thrilled with a splash of cold water while rowing their boats in the turbulent waters of Teesta and Rangit. The sky touching peaks of Sikkim offers with great opportunity of Paragliding to have a bird’s eye view of the flowery meadows amidst the ungrazed lands of the sloppy hills, crackling waterfalls emerging from the green vegetation and blue rivers surrounded by mighty mountains. One can also go for Jeep Safaris, to feel the thrill of passing through the dense jungles and striking waterfalls of Sikkim into the remote valleys and serene monasteries prestigiously placed on top of the hills and explore the high spirited culture of the state.
The wildlife enthusiasts has an attractive option to visit the Himalayan Zoological Park to spot the musk deer, snow leopard and various other endangered Himalayan animals in their natural habitat. The unique experience of the adventurous Yak Rides on the colorfully decorated tamed beast near the Dzongri region and Tsomgo Lake is one of the must do things on your visit to Sikkim. Adding to that is the Cable Car Ride from Deorali Bazaar to Tashiling to enjoy the charming view of the city. The fresh monsoon start, invites the birders to indulge into Birdwatching in the dense forest of Kewzingand get lucky by encountering some of the rare species. The Tea as well as the nature lovers can pay a visit to the very popular Temi Tea Garden to get lost in the aroma of freshly made organic tea. Finally you can end the tour by shopping the authentic handicrafts and traditional dresses of Sikkim and stuff your bags with the sweet memories of your visit to Sikkim.
A wonderland, Sikkim certainly knows how to impress and lure visitors with its charming landscape, flawless monasteries, and heartwarming culture. This must visit destination in northeastern part of India promises an experience that is replete with adventure, rejuvenation and a lot of knowledge. The state has countless tourist interest places amongst which monasteries are a major crowd puller. Nonetheless, the capital city Gangtok itself is adorned with a plenty ofmonasterieslike Rumtek, Enchey and Lingdum. Other important monasteries that sanctify the ambience of Sikkim are Pemayangtse, Phodong, Sangachoeling, Dubdi, and Ralong. However, it is not only the monastries that purify the surroundings of Sikkim, there are a few Hindu pilgrimage sites as well. The Solophok Chardham is one of the most important Hindu temples in Sikkim that is thronged by devotees years round.
In a land with pristine beauty comes this amazing wildlife destination, Kanchendzonga National Park. It is a high altitude national park, which is home to species like snow leopard, Himalayan Tah, Tibetan Wild Ass, Himalayan Blue Sheep and several other animals.
The national park alone has 400 species of butterflies. Other must visit wildlife destinations in Sikkim during late spring is the Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary, located in the Singalila Range and Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary near Lachung. Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary in South Sikkim is also a not-to-miss-place while touring in Sikkim.
There are ‘a good many’ other places to see in Sikkim like Yumthang, which is a beautiful valley surrounded by alluring snow-capped peaks; Lachung and Lachen, which are high altitude villages of Tibetan and Bhutia people of the Northern Sikkim; and Zuluk, which is also an attractive village that was once the part of the famous silk route. In Sikkim, River Teesta also make an important place of tourist interest. The river shimmers with the falling of sun rays bringing out the turquoise colour and the beautiful setting of flowers and forests on its bank is something to die for. River is ideal for river rafting activity and also for birdwatching. Apart from the rivers and lakes, Sikkim also boasts some scenic waterfalls like Seven Sisters near Gangtok.
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