For many years, Sikkim was regarded as one
of the last Himalayan 'Shangri-la' or the heaven for its remoteness,
spectacular mountain views, varied flora and fauna in unexplored
mountain slopes and ancient Buddhist Monasteries. Sikkim is
legendary in India for its peaceful nature and simplicity. Located
at the top of West Bengal map on the northern part of India,
Sikkim with it high mountainous region of Greater Himalayas
is a lucrative tourist destination
mainly for the foreigners and trekkers. Rising 1000ft above
the Indian plains, Sikkim borders with Tibetan Plateau in north
and North-east, Bhutan in East and Nepal on west, where Kanchanjangha,
the third highest mountain in the world, rises to 28,600ft.
view Sikkim Map.
Being a treasure of nature's wonders, Sikkim
is growing in tourism activities. Abound with splendid natural
variations from glacial lakes and rivers in the higher Himalayas
and to meandering river valleys; from remote Tibetan village
to sizzling modern towns; exotic food, rich tradition &
culture, myths and legends together make Sikkim the most favoured
tourist destinations in India.
Seeing
the increasing popularity in tourism in Sikkim, the tour operators
with the government of Sikkim have come forward to remove several
restrictions on the entry for foreigners into Sikkim.
The
best time to visit Sikkim are from late March to May, when the
flowers are in bloom, and September to January, when clear views
are almost guaranteed.
Administratively Sikkim is divided into four
districts. They are North Sikkim, South
Sikkim, West Sikkim and East
Sikkim. Each district has its own importance from tourism
point of view. The landscape, history,
people and culture make a unique identity
of each district in Sikkim.
destination
mainly for the foreigners and trekkers. Rising 1000ft above
the Indian plains, Sikkim borders with Tibetan Plateau in north
and North-east, Bhutan in East and Nepal on west, where Kanchanjangha,
the third highest mountain in the world, rises to 28,600ft.
view 
Seeing
the increasing popularity in tourism in Sikkim, the tour operators
with the government of Sikkim have come forward to remove several
restrictions on the entry for foreigners into Sikkim.
The
best time to visit Sikkim are from late March to May, when the
flowers are in bloom, and September to January, when clear views
are almost guaranteed.