Tours in Sikkim

Sikkim nestlesin the lap of the Himalayas. Explore thisbeautiful state through Sikkim tour packages There are rugged snowy peakstowering over lush green valleys interspersed with clear blue limpid lakes andtorrential rivers. Nature cocoons you and there is a patina of spiritualismwith an ample sprinkling of Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples, and sacredlakes.

The air is clear and the weather is just right to be outdoors if you visit during the summer months. You could strike on your own with Gangtok, the capital, as the starting point and explore various attractions like the Nathula Pass, Mount Kanchenjunga and Tsomgo Lake on your own and trek the valleys or the mountains.

However,for most people, a tour package is the best option, packing in excitement andwonders in a stretch lasting from 5 to 15 days. This is what we will focus on: various Sikkim tour packages to getprecisely the type of experience that will leave lasting memories, and ayearning to return again.

The ideal Sikkim tour packages - Five days exploring the Silk Route

Most places across the North of India have mountains, rivers, valleys and lakes. But there is only one Silk Route,part of which passes through Sikkim,and which should be high on your priorities for the quintessential Sikkim experience.

To start the Sikkim tour package, drop into Jalpaiguri or Gangtok and begin four or five days of a memorable trip across parts of the Silk Route, starting with a visit to Aritar, one of the oldest lakes. Your tour operator will then drive you down to Zuluk, a bucolic village with a mesmerizing view of the towering Himalayas.

Fromhere on you motor on to Nathang Valley, the Ladakh of East Sikkim and tarryhere for a while, possibly a day to explore the lush green meadows and stroll inthe sight of the magnificent snow-covered mountains.

Proceed to the thambi view point and derive view of breathtaking view of mount kanchenjunga.This done, you then go on to Reshikola by the River Reshi before you depart. Itis best to stay in a tent though decent accommodation is available in closepromixity.

North Sikkim tour package

If the call of the Himalayas is irresistible, then a five days ' North Sikkim tour fits the bill perfectly. Gangtok is the starting point of the tour which will take you to the beautiful hamlet of Lachen.

This brief journey is a destination in itself as you drink in the wonderful scenery with Mount Kanchenjunga as the backdrop, take a break at the confluence of therushing rivers Lachung Chu and Lachen Chu. Keep in mind that you are at a height of over 8500 feet a setting that mimics an alpine meadow.

Stay at Lachen for the Night and then start the next day with a visit to the highest altitude lake, the Gurudongmar Lake, which also happens to be the source of the Teesta River. You then go on to Lachung, stopping along the way to admire The Bhim Nala Waterfalls, the highest waterfalls in Sikkim. Rest at Lachung. The next day promises to be even more exciting as you drive to the Yumthang Valley, the valley of flowers at a height of 11800 feet, and then on to Gangtok for the return leg.

The spiritual experience in Sikkim tour packages

For those spiritually inclined, Sikkim is the perfect place with its fusion of Buddhist and Hindu religious and cultures. Gangtok is where your tour starts in a large SUV or a mini-bus, depending on the group size.

GaneshTok, Namchi Char Dham, and Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple are the Hindu templeswhile the Buddhist Monasteries like Rumtek Monastery, Pemayangtse Monastery, and Tashiding Monastery give a glimpse into the Buddhist mystique, with Tashiding's stupa said to cleanse sinces of believers.

Get in touch with your tour operator to arrange a Sikkim tour package that includes these destinations as well as trips to Tsomgo Lake and the Khecheopalri Lake.

Trekking Tours in Sikkim as a part of your Sikkim tour packages

Sikkim is ideal for trekking with its mix of forests, mountains, and valleys. You could spend 15 days across various trekking sites. You may not have the time to do them all but you could take your pick from these:

• Goecha La Trek gives you a chance to trek around the Samiti lake and through forests, with the trail taking you to the eastern Himalayas with the Mount Kanchenjunga always towering above you.
• Sandakphu trek: This is one of the best treks to do, covering as it does the mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu, as well as taking you into the Singalila National Park.
• Bajre Dara trek: This trek takes you across meadows, forests, and mountains, at a height of around 10000 feet. The view of the Himalayas is simply out of this world.

There are other options in Sikkim Trekking tours. It is best to talk with a local Sikkim Trekking Tour Organizer to put together a custom trek for you.

Sikkim is different. If you go to places like Himachal or Uttarakhand, it is like beingin similar culture, but in Sikkim, you are in an exotic land and in a vastlyv different cultural environment.

It is like going abroad, but at much lower price, and with much more to gain from your Sikkim tour. It is best to talk with a Sikkim tour operator to join a standard tour or a customized Sikkim tour to get the most for your money, and memories that last.