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Explore Sikkim

Sikkim is one of the smallest states in India, and the perfect example of ‘good things come in small packages’. Enveloped by the Himalayas, this state is a haven for nature lovers, adventure seekers, spiritual enthusiasts and more.

Bordered by Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal, Sikkim is blessed with dramatic landscapes as diverse as the mighty Himalayas, glittering waterfalls, dense green forests and extravagant Buddhist monastaries. Also, the Kanchenjunga (8586m above sea level), the third highest peak in the world, is in Sikkim – a great reason to visit this gorgeous state during summer.

Gangtok

This is the capital of Sikkim and also its most important tourist destination. You should spend between 2 to 4 nights here. Apart from local sightseeing in Gangtok, the most popular things to do include visits to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir.

Lachung & Lachen

Lachung and Lachen are the two popular villages in north Sikkim. Lachun is the base for tourists visiting the Yumthang Valley. Tourists can experience playing with snow, which covers Yumthang Valley for a good part of the year. Lachen is the base fora tour of ChoptaValley and further on to GurudonmarLake.

Kalimpong

Kalimpong is a historic town on the silk route and is famous for its beautiful sights, great handicraft and hospitable people. We recommend a one-night stay in Kalimpong on your way to Gangtok.

Pelling

Pelling is a tourist town high on the mountains with a close view of the Kanchenjunga massif. There are waterfalls, lakes, hanging bridges and historic monuments to keep you engaged here for a couple of nights.

West Bengal

West Bengal is one of those states that has witnessed a magical metamorphosis from being a land of rich culture, heritage and history to a contemporary metropolis laced with technology and chutzpah. This state has been blessed with diverse landscape – the Himalayas on the north, the thick Sunderbans towards the south and beautiful beaches.West Bengal Tour Packages to explore Kolkata, Darjeeling, Sunderbuns Shantiniketan and Dakshineshwar are very popular with tourists.

Darjeeling

Darjeeling is one of the first and most popular tourist destinations in North East India. The cool climate of Darjeeling along with its beautiful tea gardens and panoramic views makes it an attractive tour to include with Sikkim.

Kolkata

Kolkata, on the Hooghly, retains the aura of days long gone, weaving the past and the present, the intense and the funloving into a charming fabric. Home to four Nobel laureates – Ronald Ross, Rabindranath Tagore, Mother Teresa and Amartya Sen, . Major attractions here include Victoria Memorial , Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Howrah Bridge, Belur Math, Marble Palace, Writers Building, Eden Gardens, Dalhousie Square, Mother Teresa Home, Town hall, Botanical Gardens, Asiatic Society, Birla Mandir, Zoological Garden & Jain Temple.

Frequently Chosen Itineraries

4 Nights/5 Days : Darjeeling( 2N) - Gangtok (2N )
5 Nights/6 Days : Gangtok (3N) – Darjeeling( 2N)
5 Nights/6 Days : Gangtok (2N) - Pelling (1N) Darjeeling (2N)
6 Nights/7 Days : Darjeeling (2N) – Kalimpong( 1N) - Gangtok (3N )
7 Nights/8 Days : Gangtok (2N) Lachung (1N) Pelling 2N - Darjeeling (2N )

7 Nights/8 Days : Gangtok (2N) - Lachung( 2N) Pelling (1N) Darjeeling (2N)
9 Nights/10 Days : Gangtok (3N) - Lachen (1N) - Lachung (1N) Pelling (2N) Darjeeling (2N)
10 Nights/11 Days : Kalimpong (1N) - Gangtok (3N) - Lachung (2N) Pelling (2N) -Darjeeling (2N)
4 Nights/5 Days : Kolkatta(2N)-Sundarban ( 2N)