For people Travelling to Sikkim
Pristine, Virgin, Unspoilt, truly exotic !! are the adjectives that would just partially describe the beauty of rough terrain and the nature that Sikkim behooves.
Its beauty is personified with its close connection with the god, Yes!! admist the scenic beauty, Sikkim also is a worshipping place for people from all caste and creed.
A house to almost 200 monastries, many temples,churches and mosques- Sikkim is surely a place the religious and the beleivers would not want to miss on.
Those with a fast adrenaline flowing in their veins also would not want to miss out on this truly a adventure sport lovers paradise as it houses all- trekking, mountain biking, river rafting, yak safari….you name it.!!!
The elevation of the state ranges between 300m and over 8,500m above sea level.
Map of Sikkim India
How to get there
Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim is connected by road to Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri.
Nearest railway stations are at Siliguri (114 km) and New Jalpaiguri (125 km) which links to Calcutta, Delhi, Guwahati, Lucknow and other important cities in India.
Nearest airport is Bagdogra in North Bengal( 124 km).
Video on the beautiful Landscape of Sikkim
Climate
Summer
Max- 21°C ; Min - 13°C (aprox)
Winter
Max -13°C ; Min - 0.48°C (aprox)
Rainfall : 325 cm per annum
Language Spoken:
Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi.
Places to see in and around Sikkim
Darjeeling
Siliguri
Kalimpong
Mirik
Pelling
Hotels:
The Hidden Forest Retreat
Middle Sichey , Gangtok
Price-Rs.1300/+
Hotel Mount Simvo Tadong, Gangtok
10 minutes from town
Price-Rs.900 +
Primula Lodge ,
located in town
Price-Rs.300 - Rs.600
Food Speciality
Local food and drinks is a must try.
Momos’
Gya-thuk
Kinema
Tama
Drinks:
MOHI
Alcoholic- Jannr/Chaang
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2 Sep, 2008 