Sikkim

Land of Monastery

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SIKKIM 

The state is legendary for its peaceful nature and simplicity. Famous for Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world at 8586m, the mountain state offers a tremendous variety of plant and wildlife besides a diverse ethnic mix of people with rich cultural tradition.Sikkim is mostly a maze of plunging, supersteep valleys thick with lush subtropical woodlands and rhododendron groves, rising in the north to the spectacular white-top peaks of the eastern Himalayas.A scenic amalgamation of plains, valleys, lakes, glaciers, snow-capped mountains, ancient forests, and more, the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of Sikkim are some of the finest in the country

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GETTING THERE 

By Air - The nearest airport is at Bagdogra, 120 km away from Gangtok. It is connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Guwahati and Kolkatta by air.

By Road - 120 kms from Bagdogra, and a little over 100 kms each from Darjeeling and Kalimpong, Gangtok is well connected to the other Eastern Hill-stations.

Helicopter - With prior bookings a joy flight with Pawan Hans Helicopter can also be arranged. 

By Train - NJP is the nearest station from Gangtok (120kms away). It is connected to Guwahati, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi etc.

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PLACE OF INTEREST

GANGTOK East Sikkim is the most important town and the capital of the state. It lies on a ridge with fine views of the Kanchenjunga. If you intend to travel to North Sikkim, you must spend two nights in Gangtok on your way and back.

PELLING West Sikkim is the second most popular tourist destination. It is the original capital of Sikkim and ruins of the erstwhile capital is still well preserved. Pelling also offers excellent views of the Kanchenjunga range of mountain.

NORTH SIKKIM offers natural beauty at its best, Lachen and Lachung are the two main tourist towns; Lachen acting as a base for a trip to Gurudongmar and Lachung as the base for visiting the Yumthang valley area.

NAMCHI South Sikkim offers an unmatched view of the Khangchendzonga range and the Rangit valley.  Famous Temi Tea Garden which is the only tea garden in Sikkim producing finest quality of tea.