Sikkim

Travelogue
of
Sikkim
Map of Sikkim
Sikkim is the second smallest state of India, with an area of 7096
square kilometers, bordered to the east by China, by Bhutan from
its east to south and West Bengal in the south, and Nepal in the
west. Gangtok is its capital. The world's third highest peak,
Kanchenjunga, lies between Nepal and Sikkim, with three out of
five peaks; (Main, Central, and South) directly on the border, and
the other two (West and Kangbachen) in Nepal's Taplejung
District.
Major Towns of Sikkim :
Gangtok
Gyalshing
Jorethang
Mangan
Namchi
Nayabazar
Rangpo
Rhenak
About Sikkim
A part of the Eastern Himalaya, Sikkim is notable for it
biodiversity,including alpine and subtropical climates,
as well as being a host to Kangchenjunga, the highest
peak in India and third highest on Earth.
Sikkim's capital and largest city is Gangtok. Almost
35% of the state is covered by the Khangchendzonga
National Park.
Long a sovereign political entity, Sikkim became
a protectorate of India in 1950 and an Indian state in
1975. Its small size notwithstanding, Sikkim is of great
political and strategic importance for India because of
its location along several international boundaries.
Area 2,740 square miles (7,096 square km). Pop.
(2011) 607,688.
Climate of
sikkim
Sikkims geographical location with its altitudinal variation
allows it to have tropical, temperate and alpine climatic
conditions within its small area of 7,096 kms.Temperature
conditions vary from sub-tropical in the southern lower
parts to cold deserts in the snowy north. It is also the
most humid region in the whole range of the Himalayas,
because of its proximity to the Bay of Bengal and direct
exposure to Southern monsoon. Sikkim's climate ranges
from sub-tropical in the south to tundra in the north.
Most of the inhabited regions of Sikkim experience a
temperate climate, with temperatures seldom exceeding
28 °C (82 °F) in summer. The average annual temperature
for most of Sikkim is around 18 °C (64 °F).
Culture and
he people of Sikkim are warm, simple and
friendly with a nature gaiety. The customs and
rituals of Sikkim are as diverse as the ethnic
heritage of
that inhabit the land ; the ‘Lepchas‘ —
essentially children of the forest , the ‘Bhutias’
and the ‘Nepalese’.The people of sikkim love to
Sikkim. celebrate. Be it the chasing away of the evil

spirit or the celebrations on the occasion of the
new year, the Sikkimese do it all with a gay
abandon. And if you’re fortunate you could
persuade the Sikkimese to offer you ‘ chang’ – a
preparation from fermented millet. The drink is
served to you in bamboo containers with a
hollow bamboo pipe.
Monasteries Tathagata Tsal
Enchey
Adventure sports
How to visit to
sikkim
There is no direct connection from New Delhi to
Sikkim. However, you can take the bus to IGI Airport
Terminal 2, take the walk to Delhi airport, fly to
Bagdogra, then take the taxi to Jorethang.
Alternatively, you can take the train to New
Jalpaiguri then take the taxi to Gangtok.
There are 4 ways to get from New Delhi

to Sikkim by plane, taxi, train, bus or car.
Day: 1
Bagdogra to Gangtok.
Arrive at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway
station.
Board your vehicle to Gangtok - 5500 ft.
From Tista Bazaar follow the winding roads
and picturesque drive through Himalayan
hills to Gangtok.
Check in at the hotel.
Leisure day.
Recommend to roam in MG road around
the mall to enjoy the typical Hill City life of
Gangtok and enjoy a comfortable
overnight stay in hotel.
Day: 2
Early breakfast.
Road trip to Lachen.
Shinghik comes next with its promises
of one of the most glorious views of
Kanchenjunga, situated at an altitude
of over 4000 ft.
Visit Chunagthang- the confluence of
Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu (river).
Watch Vimala waterfalls on your way
to Lachen. Reach Lachung in the late
afternoon.
Over night at Lachen.
Day: 3
Early Breakfast.
Morning drive to Thangu Village (13450 ft), a remote high-
alititude village of Tibetan Nomads.
Chopta Valley (13124ft) to get some breathtaking view of
alpine valley of frozen rivers.
Gurudongmar Lake (17143 ft) close to Tibet border, one of
the highest and biggest freshwater lakes in Sikkim.
Check out from Lachen.
Visit Chunagthang- confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachung
Chu and Vimala Waterfalls.
Check in & overnight stay at hotel.
Day: 4
Early Breakfast.
Morning drive to a full day excursion to Yumthang
Valley
Yumesamdong (15503ft) or Zero Point close to Tibet
Border, one of the highest motor-able roads in Sikkim..
Experience Sulphur Hot Spring with medicinal values.
Handicraft Centre & Lachung Monastery.
Drive back to Gangtok. In the evening, arrive at
Gangtok and check into the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at hotel in Gangtok.
Day: 5
Early breakfast.
Excursion tour to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.), one of
the highest altitudes Himalayan Lake.
Baba Mandir.
Nathula pass (12,000ft.) (Depending on the
availability of permit) towards china border.
We will back to Gangtok by late afternoon.
Evening is free for roaming around.
Day: 6
Early breakfast and on your way
back home to the airport/
Railway station, with memories
and stories.

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