Sikkim Travel

Adventure In Sikkim
There is surfeit of adventure in the high land of Sikkim accompanied by lush green mountain trails, the stupas, monasteries and temples. Get acquainted with the rich culture and heritage that is just grotesque and charming with its unbounded delightful rituals and festivities. Sikkim presents a leisure trip- a cruise of adventure and exploring.

Sikkim with its amazing mountainous terrain offers opportunities for mountaineering, trekking, river rafting, yak safaris, mountain biking and gliding.

Trekking in Sikkim
Trekking from Yuksam makes an awesome walkway located at a height of 5,800 feet and Dzongri at a height of 13,800 feet, a complete 2 days cruiser. Trekking along the Yuksam-Dzongre route offers a marvelous panorama of splendid mountains. The trek from Dzongri -Gochala, is also quite lucrative, as the route is through breath-taking mountain ranges.

The trek to Bakhim
It is the most popular trek among the foreigners gives a perfect picturesque vista of sun setting with more than 20 varieties of rhododendrons setting the forest aflame with colors. The accommodation is arranged in the tents or trekkers hut, they are the best places to stay. It is always advisable to carry your own tents during the peak season, as there could be the possibility of shortage of accommodation.

Rhododendron Trek
This is more famous trek between March - May, when the rhododendrons are in full blossom. It covers the routes: Naya Bazar - Hilley / Soreng - Varsey - Dentam - Pemayangtse.

Khangchendzonga Trek
It is an extraordinary trek of 15 days that gives a pleasing panorama of Mt. Khangchendzonga. The splendid and unblemished zone with its enchanting lakes, exotic flora and fauna and the horizon of the majestic Khangchendzonga will definitely leaves its visitors spellbound .

River Rafting in Sikkim
Those who want to explore the magic of white water action there is sparkling ice-cold mountain rivers of Sikkim waiting with more water adventures. River rafting cruiser and kayaking is organized on the Tista and Rangit Rivers that flow through Himalayan ranges. The Tista experience takes you rafting from Makha down to Sirwani and Sirwani to Rangpo. The Rangit excursion starts from Sikip to Nayabazar to Melli. The Department of Tourism and recognized travel agents normally organize the river rafting trips.

Gliding in Sikkim
Sikkim Tourism also facilitates gliding in North Sikkim and Jorethang in West Sikkim fairly a new sport that is gaining heights among the foreign tourists.

Yak Safari in Sikkim
Sikkim Tourism as well as private travel agencies on prior booking organizes yak Safaris from Dzongri. Riding Yak definitely gives one a unique experience and also gives the opportunity to know more about the life and people of Sikkim.

Mode of Transport
Air: Nearest Airport is Bagdogra (124 km) is well connected to Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati.

Rail: New Jalpaiguri/ Siliguri stations are the nearest railheads- Siliguri 114 km, New Jalpaiguri -125 km.

Road: Sikkim is connected by road to all the cities in the country. Main access is from Siliguri in West Bengal. Driving time to Gangtok (capital of Sikkim ) is 4 hours (120 km) and Ravangla 4-5 hours. Buses, shared taxis and private taxis are freely available for transport inside Sikkim.