Sikkim – The Traveler’s Paradise

It’s no surprise that Sikkim has become one of the major Tourist destination in the Entire North East India and across India. Offering a wide range of Sikkim tour packages to every traveler wanting to visit Sikkim. Every year the tourist flow in Sikkim has been increasing drastically. Not just the India tourist but foreign tourist has also been increasing here in Sikkim every year. So what is driving these tourist here in the “Land of Peace and Tranquility“, Sikkim – The Travelers Paradise?

Situated in the north-eastern region of India, sharing it’s border with Tibet in North, Bhutan in East, Nepal in the West and West Bengal in South is full of mesmerizing scenic beauty. If you are asking yourself, what is the best time to visit Sikkim, then there is no such time as the “Best time to Visit Sikkim”. The answer is really simple, because the geographic location of Sikkim makes it so perfect to witness the nature’s beauty throughout the year. So there is really no time as the best season to visit Sikkim.

Sikkim is host to the highest peak in India – Kanchenjunga, Sikkim(The Travelers Paradise) is a perfect tourist destination and the best place for rejuvenation of your mind, body, and soul.

Culture, Ethnic Groups and Foods in Sikkim

It is also a multi-lingual and multi-ethnic state, people in Sikkim speak a variety of languages such as English, Nepali, Sikkimese and Lepcha. There are other facts that we feel that you should know about Sikkim, and are also considered as the unknown facts about Sikkim.

Consisting of three ethnic groups Lepcha, Bhutia and Nepali are the major ethnic groups here in Sikkim. These myriad Cultures has produced a quintessential Sikkimese Culture that encompasses all ways and walk of life, but has also managed to preserve their own identity. Apart form these three ethnic groups, Sikkim hosts home to various other groups ranging from Gurung, Rai, Tamang, and also alot of other groups from Indian ethnics.

Apart from the Diwali and Dusshera, people in Sikkim also celebrate traditional festivals like Maghe Sankranti, Ubhauli/Udhauli, Chasok Tangnam, Bhimsen Puja, etc. Saga Dawa is the most popular festival and is celebrated with much fervor and joy.

Noodle-based dishes such as thukpa, chowmein, thenthuk, fakthu, gyathuk and wonton are popular cuisines in Sikkim. Momos – steamed dumplings filled with vegetables, beef or pork is the must-try dish for every traveler.

There are many reason why one should choose Sikkim in order to rejuvenate mind, body, and soul. To answer the question as to WHY SIKKIM? one has go through and feel the experience that the would receive choosing Sikkim.

Famous Places to Visit in Sikkim

When it comes to doing best things in Sikkim, or famous places to visit in Sikkim, there is actually no famous places to visit in Sikkim. The reason being, every place has its own uniqueness and every other place is in a way different from each other. Sikkim is so incredible that its like as if it’s heaven on earth. What could one possibly do with such a natural beauty in Sikkim and a peaceful and calm atmosphere?

However, these are the most mesmerizing places places in Sikkim, which every other individual would thrive to take make the most from the foothill state of Sikkim. The beauty of scenic state of the region in the foothills of the Himalayas, it’s beauty is absolutely breathtaking. Snowcapped mountains, picturesque vistas, natural lakes, waterfalls and colorful valleys together form the beauty that one can never get enough of it.

• MG Marg, Gangtok
• Ban Jhakri falls, Ranka
• Tsongmo Lake & Baba Mandir
• Nathula Pass
• Zuluk
• Gnathang Valley
• Yakten Village, Pakyong
• Sky Walk, Pelling
• Rabdentse Ruins, Pelling
• Singshore Bridge, Uttarey
• Chaar Dham, Namchi
• Sanduptse, Namchi
• Rock Garden, Namchi
• Gurudongmar lake, Lachen
• Yumthang Valley, Lachung
• Zero Point, Lachung
• Kala Pathar
• Temi Tea Garden, etc.

Apart from these places, there are various other places, on the list that has been attracting visitors from across various states of India and from across the world.

Top Adventure & Fun Activities to do in Sikkim – The Travelers Paradise

Apart from just visiting places and witnessing the mesmerizing natural beauty, one can also enjoy various adventurous and thrilling activities here in Sikkim. Some of them are really filled with fun, while others might be a little tricky at times.

Here are few best adventure activities to do in Sikkim, that one cannot get enough of it.

• Paragliding
• Triveni Camping
• Zip Line
• Cable Car Ride in Gangtok and Changu
• Trek to “Bhaley Dhunga”
• Trek to Barse
• Short hiking and Trekking everywhere across Sikkim
• River Rafting
• Mountain Climbing
• Experiencing the breath taking snowfall
• Experience the first rays of Sun in Mt. Kanchenjunga

There are other beautiful places that hasn’t been discovered, hasn’t been on highlight as they are still the hidden places of Sikkim. Most of them are known to locals of the respective places only. Many choose not to disclose them as it’s a secret weekend getaway to only a small group of people. Others choose not to disclose as they want to keep it clean and natural.

WHY SIKKIM? you should travel to Sikkim and find the answer by yourself. A state that one can never really get enough of it.

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