Partial home to the third largest mountain in the world the Kanchenjunga, Sikkim is a Northeastern state in India. Sikkim Holiday Packages let you have a well-organized vacation in this enchanting state. The nature lovers are often found in Sikkim admiring the beauty of the wide valleys, snow-capped mountains, and the calm lakes. The scenic landscapes and pleasant weather of Sikkim attracts a large number of tourists from across the world throughout the year. Yet, the state is not overcrowded, no matter at what time you visit here. It is a perfect destination for the honeymooners. Most couples book the Sikkim Honeymoon Packages in the winters. However, you can book North Sikkim Tour Packages as per your convenience without worrying about the weather. The weather is always pleasant in Sikkim. Yet, the best time to visit Sikkim is between March to May or October to December.
While driving to your destination, you would come across many monasteries. The Buddhist influence spread by the Saint Guru Rinpoche is evident till date in Sikkim. Although the Buddhism was converted into Sikkimese after the three Tibetan monks decided to migrate to Yoksum, traces of Buddhist architecture can still be found here. Many rulers like the Bhutanese, Nepalese, and the British reigned in Sikkim until 1947. It was in the year 1975 that Sikkim was regarded as the 22nd state of India.
People in Sikkim are warm and friendly. Although diverse communities live here such as Nepalese, Bhutias, Lepchas, etc., they always welcome the visitors with open arms. Once you enter the state, you would not be able to leave before attending some of their amazing cultural festivals. Some local festivals of Sikkim are Losoong Festival, Losar Festival, Kagyed Dance Festivals, Pang Lhabsol, and many others. The enthusiasm of the locals during these festivals is worth watching. You must dedicate a day to the ongoing festival in your Sikkim Tour Packages!
The popular places to visit in Sikkim are Gangtok, Aritar, South Sikkim, West Sikkim, and North Sikkim. There are many things to do in Sikkim. It is a heaven for adventure lovers. You can experience the best trek at the Goechla Trek or thrilling river rafting at Teesta River. The Yak ride at the Tsomgo Lake is popular amongst the tourists in Sikkim. Riding on a decorative Yak is an experience that you will cherish! You must add these adventure activities in your Sikkim Travel Packages.
You can also hire a bike in your Sikkim Package for traveling to Rangpo from Gangtok via the largest mountain route. Besides this, add the cable car ride in your package for viewing the mesmerizing scenic beauties from the top.
The Sikkimese cuisine is influenced by the Bhutanese, Tibetan, and Indian cuisine. You will find delicious bowls of thukpa, momos, and other fermented food products with rice at the famous restaurants of Sikkim. Chang is a popular beer that you must not miss!
The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, which is 124 km away from Sikkim. You can also reach Sikkim via railways. New Jalpaiguri and Siliguri are the two major railway stations near Sikkim. The railway heads of Sikkim connect the state to major states of India. For a thrilling adventure, you can hire the helicopter service after reaching Sikkim to Gangtok. If you want to travel via road, then take the National Highway 31A to Sikkim. More »
