Sikkim
Wondering what will be your next holiday destination? Take a look at the incredible natural beauty that Sikkim has to offer. From the snow-capped Himalayan mountains to the misty valleys, waterfalls, lakes, rolling meadows, and high-altitude pastures, Sikkim has all the gorgeous beauty that you can imagine. Buddhist monasteries lend a mystic charm to the landscape of Sikkim and Tibetan culture to the people of Sikkim. This mountain kingdom boasts of the towering Kanchenjunga Peak. Himalayan wildlife thrives here in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Adventure activities, honeymoon destinations, quaint hamlets, and much more are packed in this small state of Sikkim. Prepare to explore Sikkim through our Sikkim Tour Packages and you will have a trip of a lifetime.
Sikkim is a haven for trekkers and campers who love to pitch a tent into the great wilderness. Some of these treks require you to train in handling mountaineering tools and are best for trained mountaineers. Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is one such trek, which brings you close to the third highest mountain peak in the world, Mount Kanchenjunga. Some treks are very popular and they are relatively easy grade treks. You can do camping here and do many other activities like white water rafting, mountain biking, kayaking, yak safari, paragliding, and more.
Hill stations are the first thing that strikes us when we mention Sikkim. Gangtok is the most famous hill station in Sikkim. Gangtok is a honeymoon destination and honeymoon couples can find so many things to do here. You can explore Tibetan monasteries, ride a cable car, walk through tea gardens and taste aromatic tea, shop in famous bazaars, dine in cafes, spot Himalayan wildlife, besides a lot more things. The scenic viewpoints, waterfalls, biking trails, helicopter rides, and yak safari are some special attractions in Gangtok. You can also go for one-day trips from Gangtok to nearby places and return to Gangtok after spending 2-3 days in sublime mountain beauty.
The lakes in Sikkim are some of the purest lakes in India. Tsomgo Lake, Gurudongmar Lake, Karthok Lake, and Green Lake are hidden gems in Sikkim. They are tucked deep into the Himalayan mountains. The banks of these lakes are green with grass and shepherds come here with their yaks and other cattle to graze. Yak ride is the best thing to do in these lakes. These lakes are also best for camping and are the finest trekking destinations in Sikkim.
Sikkim is an abode of the Tibetan culture and the Buddhist monasteries here are some of the oldest in India. Rumtek Monastery, Phodong Monastery, Pemayangtse Monastery, and many others are seats of Buddhist teachings. They are fascinating places with Tibetan architecture, wooden décor, paintings, prayer rooms, and religious shrines called chortens. If you are visiting these monasteries in around December, you can participate in the Cham Dance and other traditional rituals of the Buddhist monks.
Sikkim is a kaleidoscope of Himalayan landscapes and sublime beauty. Much of the landscapes that you can view in your tour of Sikkim are small villages, valleys, mountain peaks, high-altitude mountain passes, flowing river streams, and small hamlets. Hill stations like Pelling are little-known, but incredibly scenic hill stations. Yuksom Valley, Yumthang Valley, Lachung, and Ravangla are little gems where you can go trekking and watch the lofty Himalayan mountain peaks show their enormity. The landscapes here are fit to capture in your camera lens and remind you of the irresistible beauty of Sikkim.
High mountain passes like Nathu La Pass connect Sikkim to Tibet. This mountain pass is famous as the pilgrims who pass through Sikkim use Nathu La Pass to cross over to Tibet during their Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Sikkim is home to one of the best national parks in India, the Khangchendzonga National Park. This national park ranks among the very scenic UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. You can go on many trekking trails, and watch amazing Himalayan landscapes, and rare animals like the snow leopard, Tibetan Wild Ass, and Red Panda.
This is the best time to visit Sikkim. Sikkim is more than just sightseeing in Gangtok. There are so many virgin mountain peaks and sublime landscapes that are waiting to be discovered in Sikkim. Embark on a tour of this high mountain kingdom that is also the gateway to the North East India tourist places. You can explore all our Sikkim Holiday Packages and get an idea of all the Sikkim tour itineraries that we have to offer. There is no place like Sikkim. It is where you can experience the best of adventure, spirituality, Tibetan culture, and natural beauty. Sikkim is calling you with open arms and it is time you discover the immense beauty that Sikkim is blessed with.