2. About Sikkim
Sikkim is a state in northeast India, bordered by Bhutan, Tibet and
Nepal.
Part of the Himalayas, the area has a dramatic landscape that
includes India’s highest mountain, 8,586m Kangchenjunga.
Sikkim is also home to glaciers, alpine meadows and thousands of
varieties of wildflowers.
Steep paths lead to hilltop Buddhist monasteries such as
Pemayangtse.
The Kingdom of Sikkim was founded by the Namgyal dynasty in
the 17th century.
It was ruled by Buddhist priest-kings known as the Chogyal. It
became a princely state of British India in 1890.
4. How to reach sikkim
• The capital city of Sikkim, Gangtok
enjoys amazing road connectivity
with neighbouring and nearby cities
including Darjeeling (96 km), Siliguri
(118 km) and Kalimpong (75 km), to
name mention a few.
Around 125 km from Gangtok is the Bagdogra Airport which is the
nearest to the capital city of Sikkim. A number of airlines such as
IndiGo, Air India, Jet Airways, AirAsia India, GoAir and SpiceJet
operate regular flights from prime Indian cities including Delhi,
Chennai, Bangalore, Guwahati and Kolkata for Gangtok.
6. Best the season
to visit
24oC to 45oC 21°C to 35°C 10°C to 27°C
Weather
Conditions in
Sikkim
APR-JUN JUL-SEP OCT-MAR
• As suggested by Sikkim Tourism, the best time to visit Sikkim is either between March
and May or October and mid-December. If you want to witness the blooming natural
beauty 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. During this time you can be part of various festivals like the Maniram
Bhanjyang Tourism Festival where you can enjoy local homestays among many other
things.
7. Famous Festivals
Losar – 3rd to 5th March Sonam lochar – 2nd Feb
Maghe Sankranti – Jan 15 Saga Dawa -16th May
9. Famous cuisines
Which state is famous for food in India? The
answer is Sikkim. Sikkim’s cuisine encompasses a
unique selection of flavours and a multi-ethnic mix
of people and beliefs. This diversity is reflected in
the delectable food of Sikkim, including Indian,
Bhutanese, Nepal Some of the famous cuisines of
Sikkim are:
• Momos
• Kodo Ko Roti
• Sael Roti
• Dal Bhaat
• Thukpa
• Masauyra Curry
• Niguru With Churpi
• Bamboo Shoot Curry
