Sikkim

Highlights

Trekking In Sikkim
Trekking in Sikkim will take us through a country that has managed to remain relatively unscathed from the gripes of mass tourism. In its immensely diverse and undulating topography, varied climate and mix of people, a trip to Sikkim combines to produce a magical attraction for outsiders.

For mountain lovers, the popular 9D roundabout trek to the viewpoint of 4984-m Goecha La (the Lock Pass) offers a sensational view of the huge southeast face of Mount Kangchenjunga (8598-m). Unlike trekking in Nepal and other places in the Indian Himalaya, few other travellers are encountered on the trail, and the land is pristine and unspoiled. For more info on trekking in the Himalayas, click here.

Nature & Culture
With its wide climatic ranges & conditions condensed within a small region, Sikkim also boasts a richness and variety of fauna & flora that has few equals elsewhere in the world. With its wise environmental code, Sikkim is still blessed with some of the thickest forest canopies in its lowlands compared to anywhere else in the Himalaya. In spring, the land blossoms into a naturalist wonderland with blooms everywhere.

With its rich Buddhist-Tibetan heritage, there are more than 200 monasteries scattered across the land, including some of the most famous & revered. The customs and cultures of the different communities that reside here also present a kaleidoscopic picture. A visit to Sikkim can be timed to coincide with one of the many festivals at different times of the year.