Sikkim is a small and scenic state in northeastern India. It is popular due to its scenic beauty, vibrant culture, and hospitable nature. Sikkim borders Nepal on the west, Bhutan to its east, North and Northeast Tibet to the north, and West Bengal to the South. It’s also well connected with Bangladesh via Siliguri, West Bengal.
Sikkim has an alpine and subtropical climate and contains the highest peak of India, Kanchenjunga. Lepcha, Bhutia, and Nepali. It has an extremely vibrant cultural fabric characterized by Hindu temples, Buddhist monasteries, churches, mosques, and gurudwaras.
The economy of Sikkim is essentially agricultural with more or less 65 percent of its population engaged in agriculture. Animal husbandry also forms an important part of the local economy. Tourism is another big service sector industry in the state.
Generally, Sikkim celebrates diversified festivals. It includes Teyongsi Sirijunga Sawan Tongnam, Barahimizong, Kagyed Dance or Losoong/Namsoong, etc.
In 2003, the Sikkim state of India was declared the first to be made into organic farming to make it last long for sustaining fertile soil, protecting the environment, and ecology, healthy living conditions, and reducing health problem risks.
Sikkim is divided into 4 regions – East, and West. South & North
East Sikkim: Capital – Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake – Nathula Pass, Silk route – Aritar – Zuluk – Nathang – Jelepla Pass Kupup Valley – Tsomgo Lake – Gangtok.
North Sikkim: Mangan – Chungthang – Lachen – Thangu – Kalapatthar – Chopta Valley – Gurudongmar lake, Lachung – Yumthang – Yumesamdong – Zero Point – Sanglaphu Cho – Lachung – Katao
South Sikkim: Rabongla – Namchi – Samdruptse – Temi Tea Garden
West Sikkim: Pelling – Pemayangtse – Yuksom – Dentam – Uttarey – Okhrey – Hilley – Varsey
In this tour we will cover the following places.
Day 01: New Jalpaiguri/Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok (5500 FTS/120 KMS/4-5 HRS)
Upon arrival, meet our representative and drive to Gangtok. Arrival at Gangtok, check into the Hotel. Evening free to walk around the Mall (On MG Road). Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 02: GTK-TSHANGU LAKE (12500 FT) BABA HARBHAJAN SINGH MANDIR (13150 FT) NATHULA PASS (14500 FT)
Breakfast at a Hotel. Drive to Tsomgo (Changu Lake 40 kms)- Oval shaped Sacred Lake enroute to Nathula Pass (Indo – Chinese Border). Drive to Nathula Pass (15 kms further) enroute visit Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir. Explore Around the Pass. Drive back to Gangtok via the same route (55 kms). Free & Leisure time to stroll in the market area. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
In this tour we will cover the following places.
Day01:-Arrival at NJp/ IXB Apt/ Siliguri, Transfer to Pelling by exclusive Car, (Breakfast & Lunch en-route own expenses) on arrival, check in at Hotel, free to relax, o/n stay.
Day02:- After breakfast, Leave for Pelling Local sightseeing of Kanchenjunga falls, Rimbi Falls, Khechopilari lake, Skywalk, then back to hotel , post lunch (own cost) Rubdentse ruins, Peymeyangtse Monastery , evening free to relax.
Day03:- After breakfast , leave for Gangtok 6 hrs drive via Rabongla , on arrival check – in at Hotel , for overnight stay.
Day04:- After breakfast, Gangtok Local sightseeing, rest of the day evening free, o/n stay at Hotel.
In this tour we will cover the following places.
Day01:-Arrival at NJp/ IXB Apt/ Siliguri, Transfer to Gangtok
Day02:- After breakfast, check out from Gangtok Hotel and transfer to Bajra Stand for the North Sikkim tour . Board the Vehicle for North Sikkim tour, Enroute stop by butterfly water falls and drive to Rangrang (1 hrs from WF), Lunch at Rangrang. Enroute stop by the Naga waterfalls. Drive to Chungthang, The Confluence of Lachen Chu (River) & Lachung Chu (River) at Chungthang and further to Lachen (9000 fts/127 kms/5-6 hrs from Gangtok). On arrival check in at Hotel, O/n stay.
Day03:- Start at 04 a.m and drive to Gurudongmar Lake (65 kms/17400 fts) En-route stop by Thangu village (14300 fts/22 kms from Lachen/Last settlement on the frontier) for Permit and entry formalities. Visit Gurudongamar lake,(*Gurudongmar Lake is subjected to the availability of PAP/RAP and with extra costs) spend around an hour and drive back to Lachen for lunch with enroute sightseeing of Chopta & Thangu Valley.
Day01:- Arrival at NJp/ IXB Apt/ Siliguri, Transfer to Aritar for o/n stay.
Day02:- After breakfast leave for Zuluk Valley via Rongli Checkpost for entry formalities. On the way visit Lingthan, Qkhola Falls and Padamchen. On arrival Check in at Homestay for o/n stay. The rest of the evening is free to relax.
Day03 :- After breakfast , Zuluk to Kupup valley sightseeing and back to Zuluk again for overnight stay. day excursion trip places to visit Tamvi view point. Lungthung, Bhul-bhulia road, Laxumanchok-Gnathang Valley, Tukla Valley, Jelepla pass, elephant lake (kupup lake). Original old baba mandir. Kupup village, etc.
Day04:- After breakfast, drive back to Rongli check post. Then leave for Reshikhola ( Resikhola is in West Bengal, but you have to access from East Sikkim, close to Rangpo & Aritar.) On arrival check in at Homestay. Post lunch free to relax. o/n stay.
Day05:- After breakfast, Check out from the Hotel & transfer to NJp/ Siliguri.
In this tour we will cover the following places .
D1:- NJP/ Bagdogra Airport to Pelling
D2:- Pelling to Yuksom
D3- Yuksom to Tshoka
D4-Tshoka to Dzongri
D5- Dzongri stay for acclimatization, you can view from Dzongri Top, Kabru (7353 m), Ratong (6678 m), Kanchenjunga (8534 m), Koktang (6147 m), Pandim (6691 m) and Narsing (5825 m). Towards the west, the Singalila Ridge, which separates Sikkim from Nepal, can be seen.
Treking zone of Darjeeling
Day01:-Uttarey to Chiwa Bhanjyang (10,498 ft) | Trek: 14 km in 6 – 7 hrs
Day02:-Chiwa Bhanjyang Rest and Acclimatization (10,498 ft) | Trek: 4 – 5 hrs
Day03:-Chiwa Bhanjyang to Ghairi (11811 ft) | Trek: 10 km in 5 – 6 hrs
Day04:-Ghairi to Dhor (12,795 ft) | Trek: 9 km in 5 – 6 hrs
Day05:-Dhor to Pare Megu (12,467 ft) | Trek: 12 km in 6 – 7 hrs
Day06:-Pare Megu to Lam Pokhari (13,451 ft) | Trek: 11 km in 4 – 5 hrs
Pelling & Peymeyangtse Monastery in West Sikkim , Ravangla & Namchi in South Sikkim , Gangtok & Silk Route – Zuluk – Nathang- Kupup Valley in East Sikkim and Lachen with Gurudongmar Lake and Lachen with Youmthang Valley in North Sikkim.
By Air from NSCB International Airport Kolkata to Bagdogra Airport or Pakyong Airport
You may avail Helicopter service also to Reach Gangtok , but it’s not a regular service , so it’s better to avoid that.
By Train from Sealdah to New Jalpaiguri / Siliguri Railway station
Work is going on in full swing to connect Sikkim by Rail up to Rangpo – The gateway of East, and North Sikkim and the most popular tourist places of the Silk Route. Rangpo also has a Checkpost to enter the Sikkim border of Bengal & Sikkim.
By Road from Kolkata via Siliguri. from the Phulbari border with Bangladesh. The NH 10 will connect Phulbari -Siliguri-Kalijhora-Rambi Bazar-Teesta Bazar- Kalimpong – Melli – Rangpo – Majitar- Singtam- Ranipool and Gangtok . One more road is under construction via the Old Silk Route to connect Gangtok – The Capital of Sikkim- National Highway 717 A, which starts from Bagrakote of Jalpaiguri District west Bengal to Ranipool of Sikkim( Chuikhim village – Daragaon – Barbat Village – Lava – Pedong – Ranipool).
Throughout the year, it’s better to avoid the monsoon period from Jun to mid-September, as there are chances of road blocking due to landslides in various places of Sikkim.
Trekking, Hiking, River rafting, Mountain Biking etc.
he Sikkim Tour package Included Accommodation with breakfast, transfers & sightseeing places.
Meals unless & otherwise specified, personal expenditure,
Heavy woollen garments, umbrellas, extra socks.
Depends on the number of heads travelling together and seasonality.
Minimum 3 n/ 4 days to cover Gangtok – The Capital city of Sikkim and a maximum of 21 days to cover the rest of the state.
North Sikkim tour can be started from Gangtok in East Sikkim or Dikchu of South Sikkim.
Sikkim has an alpine and subtropical climate and contains the highest peak of India and the third highest peak of the World, Mt. Kanchenjunga.
Yes, even for Solo female travellers.
In 4 days you can cover the most beautiful place Tsongmo Lake, Nathula Pass staying in Gangtok.
Yes. In the North Sikkim Tour, Tsongmo Lake ( Changu Lake), Nathula Pass, Zuluk and Nathang Valley in East Sikkim and also from Versy in West Sikkim.
If you want to enjoy the Radhodendron then April to the end of May for Snow December to March.
Yes, which is available from Gangtok only on the same day of departure by producing two passport-size photos & ID proof. ( Xerox copy of Passport or Election Card/Driving license) For children under 18 years old, if a passport is not available, then a Birth Certificate copy along with the father’s ID.
Nathula Pass is open for tourists from 8 AM to 4 PM except Monday & Tuesday.
You have to apply in advance from Gangtok along with two recent coloured photographs and ID proof same as the permit for Changu Lake.
It depends on the number of heads travelling and the season of travel.
East Sikkim & West Sikkim, comfortable stay options are there and fit to travel for all age.
Minimum 6 to 7 hours depending on road conditions.
Minimum one week time.
No, normally Snow Fall starts in December.
If you travel by bus from Siliguri or in a sharing transport, along with homestay or budget stay accommodation then you will be able to make a budget-friendly tour in Sikkim.
The best is Gangtok in East Sikkim & Pelling in West Sikkim.
The only option is by road from Gangtok, for that, you have to book a package tour which includes accommodation, transportation & food.