Sikkim ia land of monumental mountains that seem to touch the sky. The mountains form a part of long and mighty Himalaya. Kanchanjunga, the third highest peak of the world, crowns the top with its rugged outline. Sikkim, states of India, shares her borders with Tibet to the north, Bhutan to the east, Nepal to the west and the state of West Bengal to the south.

The area of Sikkim is 73000 sq.km, measuring approx.100 km from north to the south and 60 km from east to west. The elevation ranges from 244 m to over 8540m above the sea level.
The flora and fauna naturally covers a wide spectrum as no where else in the world. In such a small area one can find 4000 varieties of flowering plants, orchids (some 600 varieties) and rhododendrons. Naturalists have catalogued over 550 species of birds and over 600 species of butterflies. Animals to be found are Himalayan bear, musk and barking deer , red panda and the blue sheep.

The people of Sikkim are of three distinct heritage, the Lepchas, Bhutias and the Nepalese. Sikkimese by nature are simple, polite and non-aggressive people with a natural gaiety.

Entry Foramlities: All foreign guests intending to visit Sikkim must hold valid Indian visa and Inner Line Permit which is issued by all Indian Missions abroad for 15 days and extension for 10 days can be obtained in Gangtok, Sikkim.

Season: Mid February to late May & September to December.

Climate: Summer 20 to 24 degree Celsius & Winter 01 to 12 degree Celsius

Access: From Nepal Biratnagar and Bhadrapur are the nearest airport to the border Kakarvitta, which is 146 km from Gangtok by road.

Accommodation: There are good modern hotels in Gangtok, Pemayangtse and number of good resorts/lodges are also set up in Ravangla south district of Sikkim.
Some of the palces of interest:

Gangtok : is the capital town at an altitute of 1700m and population over 50,000 with monasteries and colorful market.

Rumtek: The Head Quarter of Karma Kargupa sect of Mahayana, Buddhism, 24 km from Gangtok.

Martam: A small village 5 km beyond Rumtek with a village resort.

Phodong: 38 km from Gangtok at north Sikkim with monastery that houses old paintings.

Lachung: A small alpine village with ethnic lifestyle 123 km from Gangtok, falls in the restricted area at north Sikkim.

Yumthang: At an altitude of 3600m valley of exotic alpine flowers, hot spring which is 34 km from Lachung.
Temi: South of Sikkim the only Tea Estate of Sikkim.

Pemayangtse: Situated at 2085m elevation and 121 km from Gangtok in west Sikkim seat of Sikkim's most important monastery, with breath taking view of Mount Kanchanjunga and other mountains.

Tashiding: A village in west Sikkim with sacred "Chorten" and monastery on the hill-top.
Yuksum: A small hamlet at 1780m in west Sikkim, Base Camp for trekking in Sikkim, 143 km from Gangtok.

Darjeeling: The world famous hill station in the neighbouring state of West Bengal, famed for its beauty and the Darjeeling Tea, 101 km from Gangtok.

Kalimpong: A small quite town in the district of Darjeeling noted for flower nurseries, 78 km from Gangtok.

Some of the Suggested Package Tours of Sikkim:

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