Sikkim has been a state of India only since 1975 and retains all the flavor of an old Himalayan kingdom. A land of the greenest Himalaya, Sikkim boasts the old town of Gangtok, famous for its orchid gardens. Day trips from Gangtok take our guests to the Buddhist monasteries of Rumtek and Labrang. Nearby Sikkim is Darjeeling, famous hill station of the British Raj, where our guests are treated to visit to the tea gardens and enchanting walks in the misty romantic streets of the old town. Sikkim is easily reached from Nepal by land, or by flights from the country's border towns.

Sikkim General Info

GEOGRAPHY
This India’s newest state is snuggled into the eastern Himalayas and covers and area of about 7,096 sq. kms.

LANGUAGE
Nepali is the widely spoken language here. Majority of the population in the cities speak & understand English.

CLIMATE
The best times to visit Sikkim are March to late May, and October to mid-December. Summer temperatures rang from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius and winter temperature fluctuates between 3 to 10 degrees Celsius.

CLOTHING
As in other mountainous areas, it is recommended that you wear layered clothing that can ensure your comfort at a variety of altitudes, with their accompanying variation in temperatures.

ENTERING SIKKIM
While travelling from Kathmandu, Sikkim can be reached by flying to two airports in eastern Nepal and drive from there about 8 hours drive to reach Gangtok, capital of Sikkim.

The nearest airport to Sikkim is Bagdogra in West Bengal, 124 kms from Gangtok, Sikkims Capital. It takes about 4 hours to reach Gangtok.

PASSPORT
A valid passport is required to enter into the country.

VISA
Besides Indian Visa an Inner Line Permit is required to enter Sikkim. Check details with Indian Embassy or Consulate of your country of residence.