Tourism to Sikkim

SIKKIM TRAVEL GUIDE
Under the starry sky exists a paradise that is full of warm-hearted people and fairytale destinations. Ornamenting the right shoulder of India, Sikkim is a hideout from the hullabaloo of chaotic urban life. Last to be added as a part of Northeastern Region, Sikkim vouches for an incredible holiday experience that is an assortment of adventure, opulent history, nature’s beauty, and heart melting culture. Music to the ears of holidaymakers, this Northeastern piece of melody is where rejuvenation awaits you amidst scintillating high altitude lakes, green sprawls, gorgeous waterfalls and meandering rivers; and where spirituality and peace of mind find you at serene monasteries; and celebration of a plethora of fairs & festivals makes you fall in love.
Capital: Gangtok Location: Northeast India
BEST TIME TO VISIT SIKKIM:
The summer season between March and June is the best time to visit Sikkim.
WHY VISIT SIKKIM?:
For uninterrupted view of Mt Khangchendzonga; Buddhist pilgrimage tour; adventure activities like trekking, mountaineering and river rafting; high altitude lakes and mountain passes; opulent culture; rejuvenation; honeymoon; fairs & festivals and gastronomic treat.
TEMPERATURE
5°C to 25°C
Summer
(March to June)
5°C to 20°C
Monsoon
(July – September)
-7°C to 5°C
Winter
(October – February)
LET’S PLAN YOUR TRIP
Top Tourist Places and Attractions in Sikkim

GANGTOK

ARITAR

LACHUNG

LACHEN

PELLING

YUKSOM

LEGSHIP

GEYZING
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An Insight into Sikkim Tourism
A fairytale land indeed, Sikkim is adorned with glistening high altitude lakes, rolling green mountains, pretty rhododendron groves, azure rivers, milky waterfalls and vivid monasteries. The west-most Northeastern state of Sikkim is evidently an abode of beauty, however, it does have a window of opportunity for adventure. Not to forget, the state is famous for its incredible view of the third highest mountain in the world, Mount Kanchenjunga/Khangchendzonga.
The first glance of Sikkim tourism impresses tourists with a scenic view of chains of mountains and lush greenery. In fact, the state boasts dramatic contours that range from dense forests to barren lands and patches of meadows. The northern part of Sikkim is primarily known for its high altitude lakes like Gurudongmar, and that of a meadow called Valley of Flowers. The scenery of this part of the state is quite distinctive, and that is why it is mostly preferred by adventurers who relish trekking, camping and mountaineering here. Also, the wildlife lovers enjoy their visit to North Sikkim which houses a larger portion of famous Khangchendzonga National Park. Apart from the lofty mountains, lakes and alpine meadows, the nature lovers can get mesmerized by the awe-inspiring beauty of the meandering and scintillating rivers like Teesta and Rangit that cut and run through several popular destinations in Sikkim. The mighty cascades/waterfalls such as Seven Sisters also add the dash of surrealness to the state, whereas the alpine mountain passes like Nathu La and Goecha La assist in adding more to the character of the heavenly place.
Standing second to the nature’s bountifulness in Sikkim are the vivid sacred sites. Sikkim, home to a copious quantities of Buddhist monasteries and a decent sum of Hindu Temples, Churches and Gurudwaras, opens it door wide for pilgrimage tours. The state that has been said to have been blessed by Guru Padmasambhav himself is dotted with 200 monasteries, each being unique in its own way. Amongst the prominent Buddhist places in Sikkim include Samdruptse, where the world’s highest Guru Padmasambhav statue is erected. Then there are monasteries like Pemayangtse, Tashiding, Rumtek, Enchey, Phensang, Ralong, Phodang, Tolung, and Labrang Palden Phuntsok that draws the attention of the Buddhist pilgrims and tourists alike. The Dubdi Monastery in Yuksom is also a heritage tour destination. The Kiretshwar Mahadev Temple on the bank of River Rangit in Legship and the Sai Mandi