Sikkim vouches for an incredible holiday experience that is an assortment of adventure, opulent history, nature’s beauty, and heart melting culture. 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, provides the tourist ample chance to explore the state. View of Khangchendzonga; Buddhist pilgrimage tour of locations adventure activities like trekking, mountaineering and river rafting; high altitude lakes and mountain passes; opulent culture; rejuvenation; honeymoon; fairs & festivals and gastronomic treat.
Sikkim #tourism allows tourists chance to see snow clad mountains and lush greenery together. North Sikkim is primarily known for its high altitude lakes like Gurudongmar, and a meadow called Valley of Flowers.. Sikkim is home to numerous Buddhist monasteries, Hindu Temples, Churches and Gurudwaras, Amongst the prominent Buddhist places worth visiting in Sikkim include Samdruptse, where the world’s highest Guru Padmasambhav statue is erected. The Kiretshwar Mahadev Temple on the bank of River Rangit in Legship and the Sai Mandir are two important religious sites in Sikkim for Hindu pilgrims.
The top places worth visiting in Sikkim are Gangtok, Aritar, Lachung, Lachen, Pelling, Yuksom, Legship, and Geyzing. The best time to explore Sikkim is either between the months of March and May or October and mid-December. Sikkim is also the base for #mountaineering expeditions and excellent riverrafting. In past few years the state has become one of the most sought after tourist destination. Adventure tourism is an essential part of Sikkim.
The state offers excellent trekking experience to both amateur as well as veteran adventurists there are numerous trekking trails that pass through rhododendron; silver fir, hemlock, and magnolia forests, high altitude mountain passes, and lesser explored lakes. Amongst the popular treks in Sikkim include Goecha La Trek, the Green Lake Trek and Barsey Rhododendron Trek. Apart from Khangchendzonga National Park, the state has Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary, home to Himalayan Black Bear, Red Panda, and Civet cat; Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary, which shelters Red Panda and variety of birds like blood pheasant and black eagle; Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary, where one can see variety of rhododendron; and Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary that is ideal destination for trekking.
River Rafting can be done st Teesta and Rangit Rivers for an exhilarating watersport activity.Thjrill seekers can go for paragliding and cycling also. Amongst popular festivals in Sikkim are Loosong, Losar, Bhumchu, Saga Dawa, and Phang Lhabsol. The harmonic diversity of Sikkim can also be witnessed in its food habit, contributed by the three different sects of people, the state offers an interesting blend of dishes that can make any mouth drool.
