Holiday Destination in India - East India - Sikkim

Holiday Destination in India - East India - Sikkim

Sikkim may be the second smallest state in India, but offers a lot to great deal of attraction which can make any one spell-bound with the magnificence of its eternal beauty. It is like a place which is crafted by god himself so that the whole world can take the pleasure of the Sikkim tourism.

The best places to visit in Sikkim - Gangtok, Lake Tsomgo, Yumthang Valley, Nathu La, Rumtek Monastery etc and with Trojan Holidays you can enhance the experience as we have all the required expertise and experience in the field.

Below is list of the top 10 places to visit in Sikkim: -
1. Gangtok: - Along with being the capital city of Sikkim, Gangtok is one of the most important destinations in Sikkim tourism. It is located in the Eastern Himalayas and offers everything that you expect from a hill station.

2. Kanchendzonga National Park: - It is among the few national parks in India which is situated at an elevation of 1829 meters to 8,550 meters. It is also a biosphere reserve which covers an area of about 850 square km. This park gives you access to a wide vegetation of broadleaf and mixed forest.

3. Himalayan Zoological Park: - This Park is however not in Sikkim but in very close proximity of just 50 km in Darjeeling. This zoo house is spread across 67.56 acre and is situated at an altitude of 7,000 meters above sea level which makes it the largest high altitude zoo in India.

4. Yuksom:- It is also known as the “Meeting Place of Three Lamas” is located in the western parts of Sikkim. It is a paradise for adventure and trekking lovers as it opens the path for treks into the Himalayas or the Kanchejunga. The picturesque place was also once the capital of Sikkim and a must to include place in your Sikkim tour package.

5. Nathu La Pass: - It is an offshoot of the old silk route and is situated at an elevation of 4,310 meters. Due to the shallow soil and being a landslide prone area, the count of tourist is managed by the government of India but it is still one of the most visited place in Sikkim tourism as it is a hikers haven and offers a great picturesque view of the whole valley.

6. Tsomgo Lake: - This Lake is also famous as Changu Lake and is located on the northern part of Nathu La Pass. It is situated at an elevation of 3780 meters and is a glacial lake in Sikkim. It is a sacred lake for the locals and is also restricted to the visitors for the complete access. You will need permit to visit this place but still this Lake can’t be missed from your Sikkim tour.

7. Pelling: - The inclusion of Pelling in your tour packages in Sikkim will allow you to experience the captivating Himalayan Range to get the best picturesque view of the Himalayas and the Kanchenjunga Peak.

8. Lachung: - The alluring and enchanting beauty of Lachung makes it the most visited tourist destination in the Sikkim tour packages. It is a popular snow destination in Sikkim as it is situated at a height of 8,610 ft and offers the best scenic beauty ever possible.

9. Do-Drul Chorten: - It is the largest Stupa in Sikkim and was built in 1945. If you want to get some inner peace in your Sikkim tour packages, this is the best one to choose. Do-Drul Chorten have 108 Mani Lhakor prayer wheels and have a high prominence amongst all the other different religious sites in Sikkim.

10. Ravangla:- It is the home of some of the most rare and endangered species of birds in the world. The southern part of the state is the best to visit if you have limited time in your hand as it is a paradise for the bird lovers.
So with Trojan Holidays, get ready to engage with the most exciting and adventurous and also a relaxing tour packages in Sikkim.