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2. SIKKIM is a tiny hill state tucked in North Eastern
partofIndia.Knownforitsloftymountains,quaint
villages,pristinescenery,holylakesandvibrant
BuddhistMonasteries,aholidayinSikkimissure
tobringyouclose to nature providingyouample
peaceandsolitude.Sikkimisalsoaparadisefor
adventure freaks, trekkers and mountaineers
owing toits myriad adventureactivities.Whether
youarelookingforalaidbackbreak,takinginthe
extravaganzaofnature’sbeautyorseekingafun-
filled adventurous holiday, Sikkim will not leave you
disappointed.

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How to Reach
BYAIR:ThePakyongAirportinGangtokhascommercialflightsconnecting
from Kolkata and Guwahati. To flyin from anyother location Bagdogra
Airport in Siliguri, WestBengal is the closest to Sikkim. Regular cabs are
available to Sikkim from the Bagdogra airport.
BYRAIL:NewJalpaiguri and Siliguri are the two rail stations nearest to
Sikkim located in West Bengal. NJP is 125 Kms and Siliguri is 114 Kms from
Gangtok and is well connected to all the major cities.
BY ROAD: The lifeline of Sikkim, which is National Highway 31A connects
GangtokwithSiliguriandthispicturesquehighwayrunsthroughthelush
green forestsalong the bank ofriverTeestaonone side andskytouching
mountain ranges ofEastern Himalaya on otherside.This unique ride of
almosttwohourswillgivesyoutheopportunitytoenjoythevalleycarpeted
with numerous wild flowers.

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DESTINATION
east sikkim
GANGTOK
Sikkim’s modern capital is layered along a precipitous mountain ridge,
descending the hillsideinsteeptiers.Aswell as ahandful ofminor
sights, there are countless viewpoints with panoramas thatencompass
plunginggreenvalleysand,ifyou’reluckyweather-wise,glimpsesof
Khangchendzonga on the distant skyline.

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DESTINATION
Rumtek
Monastry
Rumtekmonasteryisoneofthe
largestinSikkim.Thearchitectureof
the monasteryis one ofthefinestin
theworldandresemblestheoriginal
one in Tsurphu,Tibet. Fromthe top
ofthe monastry the whole Gangtok
towncanbeseenontheopposite
hill.Howeverfromthegateatthe
base, it requires an uphill walk (about
halfakilometer)toreachuptothe
main monastery.
Tsomgo Lake
TsomgoLakeisoneofthe
interesting attractions in
Sikkim tourism. The idyllic
surroundings of thiswaterbody
attracts everyone. Inwinter, it
remainsfrozenandinsummer
itisenclosedbytheblossomof
flowers.
Nathula Pass
Located at a distance ofaround
55km.fromGangtokandatan
altitude of 14,500 ft. Nathu La is
animportanttradelinkbetween
India and China. Spectacular
viewsofthesnow-cappedpeaks
ofthe Eastern Himalayas from
Nathu La, lures thousands of
touristseveryyeartothisscenic
place.

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DESTINATION
north sikkim
LACHUNG
Lachung is a mountain village close to the Tibetan border, in the
northeasternIndianstateofSikkim.It’sdividedbytheLachungRiver.
Thevillage is home to the 19th-centuryBuddhist Lachung Monastery,
surroundedbyappleorchards.Nearby,theYumthangValley’sShingba
Rhododendron Sanctuary protects many species of rhododendron. The
valleyisalsoknownforitswaterfalls,pineforestsandhotsprings.

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DESTINATION
Yumthang
Valley
Lachung
Gompa
TheYumthangValleyisanaturesanctuarywith
river,hotsprings,yaksandgrazingpastureon
rollingmeadowssurroundedbytheHimalayan
mountainsinNorthSikkim.Itispopularlyknown
as‘ValleyofFlowers’ and is home to the Shingba
RhododendronSanctuary,whichhasover
twenty-four species ofthe rhododendron, the
state flower.
Lachung Gompa’s small but colourful monastery
prayerhall isatwo-storeyaffairwithtwinmetal
dragons above the porch, which contains a pair
ofextra-heavyprayerwheels.Walkinghereis
agreatwaytogetabettersenseofLachung
village; you’ll pass several great viewpoints from
which to appreciate the town’s magnificent
setting.

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LACHEN
Undulated mountain air, stunning views of Mt. Kanchenjunga and tranquil
settingsofthissmallhamletattractthousandsoftouristseveryyear.
Situated in the North of Sikkim, Lachen is a home to manyitineraries
alongwithLachungasabasetosomeofthepopularEasternHimalayan
treks.The town forms the base tothe ChoptaValleyand Gurudongmar
Lake.
DESTINATION
north sikkim

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DESTINATION
Gurudongmar
Lake
Oneofthehighestalpinelakesintheworld,GurudongmarLakeisnotonlyknownfor
its spectacular beauty, but is also revered as a
sacredlakebyBuddhists, HindusandSikhs.Thelakecanbereachedviaarugged
terrain with little vegetation and human population. Occasional views of high alpine
pasturescoveredwithrhododendronsandyaksandsheepgrazingcanbeseenfrom
a distance.Asyou reach the lake,you arewelcomed bymesmerizingviews ofthe
emeraldbluelakesurroundedwithsnowcoveredpeaksoftheEasternHimalayas.

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YUKSOM
YuksomisahistoricaltowninGeyzingsubdivisionofWestSikkim.The
unspoilt natural charm, peaceful settings and an undulated mountain air,
makesYuksomanidealholidaydestinationforpeopleseekingextreme
quietandsolitude.Apartfromthetranquilityandserenity,Yuksomalso
offers a plethora of trekking options.
DESTINATION
west sikkim

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DESTINATION
Kanchenjunga
National Park
Dubdi
Monastery
Theparkisamustvisitforthenature
loversandwildlifeenthusiasts.Itishometo
numerous glaciers, huge variety of flora and
fauna,rarevarietiesofbirdsandmanywild
animalslikesnowleopards,muskdeer,red
pandaandHimalayanblackbear.
DubdiMonastery,isaBuddhistshrinenear
Yuksom. Establishedin theyear1701, itis
considered to be the oldest monasteries
inSikkim.Theliteral meaning oftheword
‘Dubdi’ is‘theretreat’which clearlybeseen
authenticating itself through its mesmerising
hilltoplocationamidstthethickchestnut
forest.

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PELLING
West of Sikkim, Pelling lies at a distance of 115 km. from Gangtok. Snow-
coveredpeaks ofKanchenjunga rangecan be bestviewedfromthistiny
hamlet. Tranquil environment and picturesque settings of this enchanting
townluresthousandsoftouristsfromallacrossthecountry.
DESTINATION
west sikkim

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DESTINATION
Pemayangtse
Monastery
Rabdentse
Ruins
Singshore
Bridge
ThePemayangtseMonastery
is a Buddhist monasteryin
Pemayangtse, nearPellingin the
northeastern Indian state of Sikkim,
located 110 km west of Gangtok.
Planned,designedandfoundedby
Lama Lhatsun Chempo in 1705, it
isoneoftheoldestandpremier
monasteries of Sikkim.
Former capital of Sikkim,
Rabdentsewasdestroyedbythe
Nepalese invaders.
Thetownanditsroyalpalace
nowliesinruins, closetothe
PemayangtseMonastery.Itis
surrounded with thick forest
cover.
Locatedat 5 km. fromPelling,
the Singshore Bridgeis the
second highest hanging
bridgeinAsiaconnectingtwo
mountains.Feeloftheswing
acrossthebridgeasyouwalk
along combined with some mind
bogglingsightsaround.

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RAVANGLA
Ravanglaisknownforitslaidbackatmosphereandmagicalbeauty.Snow
clad mountains, gushing waterfalls, quaint villages and fresh mountain air
attractslotsoftouriststohavearelaxingholidayinSikkim.
DESTINATION
south sikkim

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DESTINATION
Ralang
Monastery
Buddha Park Hotsprings
RalangMonasteryisanattraction
thatneedstobevisitedbyevery
traveller wishing to explore
Ravangla. Ralang Monastery has an
extensivecollectionofpaintings
andthangkasthatreflectthe
opulenceoftheBuddhistart.
ThegiantstatueoftheBuddha
markstheeventofthe2550th
conception commemoration of
Gautama Buddha. The Buddhist
Park is a State government
venture which was built for
boosting pilgrimage tourism. This
site is of great spiritual importance
andthuseventheambiencegives
adivineexperiencetothevisitors.
Averypopularsiteamong
visitors, the Ralong Hot Water
Springs are natural hot springs
believedtoholdcurative
properties. These springs are
locatedonthebanksofthe
Rangit River.

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EXPERIENCES IN
SIKKIM
LOCAL VILLAGESTAY
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ThelushgreenslopesofthischarismaticwestSikkimvillage
beckonsyouwithan arrayofactivitiesyoucan engagein,
rangingfromprocessingbutterandcheese,gardeningin
thefields,ormilkingacowortwo.Asyouimmerseyourself
inthe bucolic lifestyle ofthe people, godownto theYuma
Meditation Centre or make a visit to the 200-year-old
Limboo traditionalhouse.

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EXPERIENCES
BEER BREWING
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Tongba is a millet-based alcoholic beverage which
isquitepopularintheSikkimeseregion.Witness
thebrewingprocessandtastethispopularlocal
beer.
TREKING
Treking in Sikkim allows you to explore some of the
unknownpartsoftheregionwiththedistantvalleys,
scenic meadows and the snow-capped mountains.
BorderedbyNepal,BhutanandChinaandisregarded
as the Himalayan Shangri La, Sikkim is celebrated
as one of the lavishly kept secrets in the range of
Himalayas.
Goecha La Trek, Kangchenjunga Base Camp Trek,
Sikkim Dzongri Trek are some of the most famous
treks in Sikkim.

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Sikkim International Flower
Festival
International Flower Festival, Gangtok
showcases different varieties of flower that
are native to Sikkim. This festival isheld
during the peak flowering season in Sikkim
andattractstouristfrom all overIndia.
Pang Lhabsol
The most popular regional and cultural
festivals of Sikkim, Pang Lhabsol attracts
countless tourists and visitorsfrom across
the nation and parts of the world. The
vibrant festival exudes a matchless auraof
positivity and colours all around, bringing
all the people of the state at a platform
wheretheycanjustimmersetheirsoulsin
celebrations and festivities.
FESTIVALS IN SIKKIM

19. BESTTIME TOVISIT:
The best time to visit Sikkim is either between March and May or
October andmid-December
If you want to witness the blooming of amazing flora in Gangtok best
season to visit would be in spring, from March to May
Autumn, on the other hand, brings the clear view of Himalayan Range.
If you want to capture the picturesque view of Himalayan Range, then
October to December is the best season to visit Sikkim

20. Permits required inSikkim
As anIndian,youdonotrequireanypermitsforgeneral travelto
West or SouthSikkim.
ThepermitsystemisreallyonlyapplicablefortraveltoNorthSikkim
(i.e. Gurudongmar Lake,YumthangValleyand Zero Point) and East
Sikkim (i.e.Tsomgo(Changu) Lake, Baba Mandir, Nathu La pass and
Zuluk).
Permits forindividuals (who are NOTtaking their own vehicles)
areissuedbythepolicedepartmentandcanbeobtainedinseveral
places across Sikkim.
ThenumbersoftheTouristInformationCentersarelisted HERE
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21. Permits required for Foreigners
AllforeignnationalsrequireRestrictedAreaPermit(RAP)tovisitany
part of Sikkim. This permit is also known as Inner Line Permit (ILP).
The standard ILPis validfor15 days, though it can be extended upto
60 days.
The permit allows you to travel to:
1. Gangtok, Rumtek andLingdum
2. Southern parts of East Sikkim as far east as Rhenock and Aritar
3. All of SouthSikkim
4. North Sikkim as far as Singhik and Most of West Sikkim
Aspecialpermit needs tobe obtained tovisittheTsomgoLakeand
theYumthangvalley-providedyougoingroupsofmorethan4.
Entry to Nathula pass and Baba Mandir is not permitted.
Nationals of Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Nigeria and Myanmar will not be issued Inner Line
permits without the prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
For more details on permits click here.
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22. Do you tip in Sikkim?
Faqs
InSikkim,tippingisprettymuchexpectedbutatdifferentlevels.Generally,youadda10% gratuityto
your restaurant bill and leave your hotel housekeepers Rs. 100 a day.
What is the internet access like?
Wi-Ficonnection is available in some hotels and cafes. But the connections arenot ofthe highest speed.
You may use Wi-Fi if you really need to at these hotels. Youcan also purchase SIM cards which may give
internet conncetivity but that will not be available everywhere.
Is the tap water safe to drink?
Tap water is NOT safe to drink. Maintain hydration, but only with bottled mineral water.
Why do foreign tourist have to be in group of two or more to travel around in
Sikkim ?
Thepracticeisbeingfollowedinpursuanceoftheguidelines/instructionsissuedbyMinistryofHome
Affairs, Government ofIndia.
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23. Can I use my credit cards?
CardsarenotacceptedinmostplacesexceptformajorestablishmentswhichacceptVisaand
MasterCard,withsomeevenacceptingAmericanExpress.Domakesureyou’renotbeingchargeda
surcharge or in a foreign currency as these practices are illegal.
Is Sikkim safe for solo travellers?
As with many destinations, visitors must always use common sense and practice due caution and
vigilancewhentravelling.However,itisgenerallyadvisedfortravellerstotravelingroupsandnotalone
because oftheharshweatherconditionsandgeographical challengesthat mightturnup.
Is Sikkim safe for families?
Sikkimisasafe andchild-friendlyplacea . However,weadviseyounottotravelwithsmallchildren
because of the high altitude air and weather.
What kind of food is available in Sikkim?
Vegaswellasnon-vegiseasilyavailableinthemoreaccessibleregionsofSikkim.Indian,Tibetanand
Chinesecuisine, andalimitedrangeofcontinentalcuisineis available. InNorthSikkimveg aswell
asnon-vegisavailablebutthereisaverylimitedchoiceofdishesbeacuseofdifficultyofaccessto
resources.
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24. Can we tour Sikkim on our two wheeler bikes?
AspertherulesofSikkimStateGovernment,twowheelermotorbikesaretoobtainpermission
fromHomedepartmentofGovt.ofSikkim.Youcangetmoreinformation HERE.
As a border state, how safe is Sikkim?
It is the one of the safest states in India with one of the lowest crime rate.
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