Buddha Park
Sikkim
The giant statue of the Buddha marks the event of the
2550th conception commemoration of Gautama Buddha.
The Buddhist Park is a State government venture which
was built for boosting pilgrimage tourism. This site is of
great spiritual importance and thus even the ambience
gives a divine experience to the visitors.
Hot Springs
A very popular site among visitors, the Ralong Hot Water
Springs are natural hot springs believed to hold curative
properties. These springs are located on the banks of the
Rangit River.
Trekking
Land of the Enchanting
Tranquillity
Trekking
ing in Sikkim allows you to explore some of the
unknown parts of the region with the distant valleys,
scenic meadows and the snow snow-capped mountains.
Bordered by Nepal, Bhutan and China and is regarded
as the Himalayan Shangri La, Sikkim is celebrated as
one of the lavishly kept secrets in the range of
Himalayas.
Goecha La Trek, Kangchenjunga Base Camp Trek,
Sikkim Dzongri Trek are some of the most famous treks
in Sikkim.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit Sikkim is either between March
and May or October and mid-December.
If you want to witnes
witness the blooming of amazing flora in
Gangtok best season to visit would be in spring, from
March to May.
Autumn, on the other hand, brings the clear view of
Himalayan Range. If you want to capture the
picturesque view of Himalayan Range, then October to
December is the best season to visit Sikkim
Sikkim. Travel Brochure
By N. Soma Sekhar
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 Sikkim
Factfile
Sikkim is one of the most peaceful states of India. Here
one can experience the blended culture of Bhutias,
Lepchas, and Nepalis. The fascinating vies of
Himalayas, river valleys and meadows make it look like
a heaven on earth.
How to reach
By Air: The closest airport to Sikkim is Bagdogra
Airport located in West Bengal and it is about 124 Kms
away from Gangtok.
By Rail: The nearest railway station to Sikkim is New
Jalpaiguri and Siliguri Railway Station.
By Road: Gangtok is well linked by road with Siliguri,
Darjeeling and Kalimpong as one can opt for National
Highway 31A to reach the region.
Popular Tourist Destinations Rumtek Monastery
Tsomgo Lake
Rumtek monastery is one of the largest in Sikkim. The
architecture of the monastery is one of the finest in the
Tsomgo Lake which is located around 38 km away from world and resembles the original one in Tsurphu, Tibet.
the capital city of Gangtok
Gangtok. It is one of the most From the top of the monastry the whole Gangtok town
magnificent places that is in Sikkim. We warn you that can be seen on the opposite hill. However from the gate
the place can be really chilling sometimes and requires at the base, it requires an uphill walk (about half a
you to carry some warm clothes along. The Key kilometre) to reach up to the main monastery.
Attractions are Migratory Brahmini duck
duck, Yaks ride
Best time to visit :April to September – When the Ralang Monastery
weather can be pleasant and the lake is partly frozen
frozen.
Nathula Pass
Ralang Monastery is an attraction that needstobe visited
byevery traveller wishing to explore Ravangla. Ralang
Monastery has an extensive collection of paintings and
thangkas that reflect the opulence of the Buddhist art.
Nathula is the high altitude pass where India with China
share borders. The pass, stands at an altitude of around
14,140 ft above sea level and is the route of the heritage
silk route that helped carry out age old trade. The Key
Attractions are Yak ride
ride, Border of India and China
Army war memorial
memorial. Best time to visit :May to October
(For Indians Only)