Introducing Sikkim
Sikkim is a state in northeast India, bordered by Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal. Part of the Himalayas, the area has a dramatic landscape that includes India’s highest mountain, 8,586m Kangchenjunga. Sikkim is also home to glaciers, alpine meadows and thousands of varieties of wildflowers.
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| Location | Eastern part of India |
| Total Area | Approx 7,096 square kilometers |
| Capital | Gangtok |
| Climate | Sub-tropical in the south to Tundra in the North. The average annual temperature for most of Sikkim is around 18 °C. |
| Language | Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Hindi and English |
| Religion | Buddhism & Hinduism |
| Local Time | GMT + 5.5 hrs |
| Currency | Indian Rupee |
| Best Time to Visit | March to June and September to December |
| Longest River | Teesta |
| Highest Peak | Kangchenjunga |
| State Animal | Red Panda |
| State Bird | Blood Pheasant |
| State Flower | Dendrobium Nobile |
| Major Airport | Pakyong Airport |
| No. of districts | 4 ( North District, South District, East District, West District) |
<p>On arrival at NJP / Bagdogra & transfer to Gangtok. Overnight stay at hotel. </p>
<p>A day excursion to Tsomgo Lake - situated at a height of 3,780 Mts. with an average depth of 50 ft & Baba Mandir - The shrine maid in memory of sepoy Harbahajan Sing, Back to Gangtok. Evening free, overnight stay at hotel.</p><p>NOTE: Tsomgo Lake visit is subject to issuance of Permit and weather condition. If this is not possible to operate, alternation sightseeing will be arranged within the time frame)</p>
<p>After breakfast transfer to Lachung (altitude 8610 ft). On arrival check in at the hotel, free evening. Overnight stay at Lachung.</p>
<p>Morning after breakfast visit Yumthang-Valley (Famous as Valley of variety of Rhododendron), Yumthang is the summer grazing ground of the yaks & winter playgrounds of yetis. On the way back visit the Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort for lunch. Overnight stay at Lachung.</p>
<p>After breakfast leave for Gangtok. check in at the hotel. Overnight at Gangtok.</p>
<p>After breakfast transfer to NJP Station or IXB Airport for return journey.</p>
