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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
Itinerary
Day 1 (Pick up at Bagdogra Airport & Drive to Gangtok (125 km, 4 hours)
Meet at Bagdogra Airport and proceed over meadows and hills to Sikkim capital Gangtok. It’s a 4-5 hour drive, some rivers, valleys, and little towns. If you are driving by, pull over for a picture There is cleaner air the nearer you go to Gangtok and the mountains. You will have the night to sleep and rest back in your hotel. Wander around, see a little street life, and maybe some Sikkimese eat.
Day 2 (Gangtok Local Sightseeing)
Sightseeing Gangtok in the morning, after breakfast. Tour first Rumtek Monastery, Sikkim’s oldest and most mythical monastery, beautiful and mystical. Go up to the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology for some Tibetan folklore and books. Take the trip to Enchey Monastery and Do Drul Chorten Stupa to learn more about the place. Finally, enjoy Tashi Viewpoint. At night, head out to Gangtok’s MG Road to enjoy the wares or stop by a café to relax in this town’s boho vibes.
Day 3 (Gangtok to Lachung (103 km, 5-6 hours)
Today you are driving to Lachung, a small village with mountain roads and beauty. Look at the places worth visiting in route, such as Seven Sisters Waterfall and Bhim Nala Waterfall. They are most beautiful in the monsoon, after it lands on rock. Visit Singhik Viewpoint to get a 360° shot of Mt. Kanchenjunga if weather permits. You continue to Lachung, and then mountains and wide valleys become the scene. Travel to Lachung, lodge in a hotel, and spend the night in the hotel or in the village.
Day 4 (Lachung—Yumthang Valley, Zero Point, Katao, and back to Gangtok)
Early in the morning, go to Yumthang Valley, the Valley of Flowers that flowers with wildflowers in spring and summer. Its a very narrow valley where mountains are thin; here is a paradise for nature lovers and photographers. Let yourself keep driving to Zero Point (north Sikkim’s biggest civilian town) for great mountains and sometimes snow even in summer. Then visit Katao; its nice and wild, not too many people. Refresh at Lachung for lunch and back to Gangtok to rest from a tiring day.
Day 5 (Morning excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir.)
Take a day trip on Tsomgo Lake (12400 ft glacial lake). And this lake, frozen, hidden behind snowy mountains, is sky and mountains on a sunny day. Go yak boat on lake and rest. Stand by Baba Mandir — the shrine of an Indian army soldier, Baba Harbhajan Singh, a city-dwelling sacrificial spirit. And then back to Gangtok, afternoon and evening, you can shop and dine food and visit nightlife on MG Road.
Day 6 (Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport (125 km, 4-8 hours)
Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport as for the flight ticket schedule, leave away from Gangtok, drive last time through Sikkim. Remember the previous days—the painted monasteries, the empty lakes, the hills. After that, it’s back to Bagdogra Airport, and at the end of the journey, some memories of Sikkim nature and culture.
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