Sikkim: A Tour of the Himalayan Eden Sikkim
Sikkim, wedged into the heart of the Eastern Himalayas, is an island of pure beauty, culture and religious silence. Unprecedented in its beauty, diversity and warmth, this little state in northeastern India is an adventure- and peace-lover’s paradise.
The beauty of Sikkim is its landscape. It’s all Sikkim, from the snow-capped Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world, to the valleys, waterfalls and glacial lakes: Sikkim is a wonderland. It’s a wanderlust’s paradise because of the diverse geography. We can visit the Goechala Trek, or other Himalayan treks, and the paragliding, river rafting, mountain biking — it all adrenaline!
That cultural mix is what makes Sikkim so beautiful. Lepcha, Bhutia and Nepalese peoples live in harmony in the state and celebrate their festivals and customs very well. The buildings echo this sanctity and, silent ambassadors of religious belief and serenity, there sit the monasteries of Rumtek, Pemayangtse and Enchey. Prayer flags in the wind, prayer wheels, monk chanting are soothing sounds to the listener that he or she will never forget.
To nature-lovers, Sikkim is anything but typical. The Valley of Flowers Yumthang Valley is spring flower fever and glacial lakes such as Tsomgo Lake and Gurudongmar Lake take your eyes on their icy waters and snow-capped mountaintops. Wild animals and plants — among them the state’s rare red panda — make the state a biodiversity haven.
Sikkim has its sustainable systems, its green programmes. It is the first 100 per cent organic state of India and the food production here is environmentally sustainable and healthy. The same mantra extends to tourism: sustainable tourism, not exploiting its delicate ecosystem.
Gangtok is the capital, a city of the outdoors. The city’s commercial heart, MG Road is lined with cafes, markets and bars. Besides Sikkimese delicacies, you can also try Momos, Thukpa and Phagshapa from the local chefs and browse locally made handicrafts, Tibetan ceramics and organic tea.
All that glamour and glamor, Sikkim never goes back. Pang Lhabsol, Saga dawa, Losar, dasera, Diwali and the rest are exuberant festivities that resemble a moment to indulge in the state’s culture and religion.
Sikkim Tour is not only a holiday but also a psychological healing and learning experience. If you are looking for wilderness by yourself, wilderness adventures, culture immersion, then Sikkim is the place for you. But it is the Himalayan blend of wilderness equanimity and friendliness that all visitors hold close to their hearts and hope to come