Sikkim is known for its melting pot of culture as well as its bio diversity. It’s geography ranges from Alpine to Subtropical. The Kanchendzonga national Park, covering almost 35% of the land, houses a rich variety of Flora and Fauna. Though a variety of agriculture takes place in the state as well as dairy farming, tourism is the principal medium of livelihood in the state.
Sikkim is a land of many wonders. From beautiful landscapes to rich cultural heritage, this ancient monarchy has it all. You should go for Sikkim Trip Packages to experience this diverse land of natural beauty and man-made wonders alike.
Sikkim tourism prides itself in being extremely knowledgeable about the various tourist attractions of Sikkim. We are your expert Sikkim Tour Guide. Contact us for the comprehensive guidance about Sikkim tour packages. Our itineraries are curated with extreme care and under the guidance of our years of experience in Sikkim trips. We are your best option for booking Sikkim Tour Packages. We will guide you towards the best Sikkim Tour packages so that you can have proper utilisation of your time efficiently. Our expert team of tour planners will customise your trip, taking care of your minute requirements and considering all your constraints.
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1. Best Time to visit Sikkim
Sikkim is beautiful in all the seasons. You can visit it for its different attractions at different time of the year. The best time to visit Sikkim depends on your personal preference. If you would like to experience snow, then January to March is your time. October to December offers the clearest of skies. Then again you need to visit the Spring time to witness the beautiful flower bloom. However, you can avoid the rainy season while booking your Sikkim tour packages, as Sikkim is prone to landslides and often leads to road blockage during the months of July to September.
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2. How to reach Sikkim
Sikkim is a land locked state and currently, the only way of entry is via road. There is an upcoming railway project which intends to connect Sikkim via railways with the rest of the country, Sikkim also has an Airport at Pakyong, but currently, its service is not regular. We will guide you properly about how to reach Sikkim.
In order to reach Sikkim, you need to reach the town of Siliguri, which is connected by air through the Bagdogra Airport and via railways through NJP and Siliguri Junction airport. From Siliguri, regular car service will connect you to various parts of Sikkim for your various Sikkim tour packages. The capital city of Gangtok, which is the centre point of most of your Sikkim tour Packages, lies about 120 Kms from Siliguri and is connected to it via a network of National highways.
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3. Best Places to visit Sikkim
Sikkim has various tourist attractions, spread throughout the state. Out of that, we will guide you about the best places to visit Sikkim. Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is the centre point, from where you can travel to all the other destinations. Its vibrant with various shopping and cuisine options. Apart from that, you can visit places like Tsongmo Lake, Yumthang valley, Gurudongmar Lake, Pelling, Ravangla, Zuluk etc. North Sikkim is considered to be the most beautiful landscape in Sikkim, whereas the western part will welcome you with its rich cultural heritage, as it was the part which houses the old capital of Sikkim, Yuksom. Depending on your chosen destinations, our team will create the best Sikkim Tour Package for you to visit.
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4. Things to Do in Sikkim
Sikkim is primarily a tourist destination. Tourism is the major bread earner for majority of the population. But apart from sightseeing tours, there are various other things to do in Sikkim. Sikkim is one the very few places in India, which houses a couple of Casinos. You can entertain yourself while trying your hand at gambling. Sikkim is also the melting pot of culture. You can enjoy the various cultural festivals like, Losar, Tihar, Dassai etc. Apart from all these you can enjoy the very delicious Sikkimese cuisines. You get the signature foods of the various indigenous people of the region of Indo-Tibetian-Nepal influence. You can also choose to go for some adventure while here. Sikkim has various options of treks and hikes. From one day hikes to multiple days of hardcore trekking, Sikkim has it all. You can also enjoy the thrill of white-water rafting, in the rapids and cataracts.
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5. Famous foods of Sikkim
Sikkim is known for its varieties of cuisines. Sikkim’s food has drawn its influence from various Indo-Tibetan and Nepalese foods as well as the foods of its own indigenous tribes. Sikkim being a cultural melting pot, the same fusion can readily be observed in its food. One of the most famous foods of Sikkim is Momo, a steamed dumpling with a filling of either vegetables or various meat like chicken or pork. Apart from it, thukpa, a noodle-based soup which soothes the soul in the chilly Sikkim weather. There are also Sel Roti, a sweet and savoury rice bread, Shya Faley, a deep-fried pastry filled with chicken and many more. A special mention must be made about, Chhurpi, a local cheese made from Yak or cow milk. Whichever of the Sikkim Tour package you plan for, don’t forget to tickle your taste buds with the varieties of food on offer here.
