Sikkim is one of the north-east India’s beautiful locations which is appropriate for relaxing and enjoying time with family & friends. Located near the Himalayan ranges, Sikkim is blessed with the cool and comfortable climate all round the year. Just like Goa is known for the beaches, Kerala for backwaters, and Rajasthan for the deserts, Sikkim is famous for pristine alpine forests. If you have not explored the north-eastern region of India then we bet you will surely love it. If you are looking for calm and relaxing place for your next holidays then we recommend you to look for Sikkim tour packages. There are excellent getaways in Sikkim out of which we have highlighted top four locations which you must visit during your tour.
Take a Visit to Famous Rumtek Monastery
If you have heard about Buddhism religion and wanted to learn about the great deeds of Buddha then you need not specially visit China. Sikkim and few other parts of north-eastern India follow Buddhism religion. Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim is one of the important and largest Buddhism centres where you can find a number of invaluable artifacts including metal statues, cenotaphs studded with precious gems, and paraphernalia which are used for various rituals. You can visit the Monastery anytime you visit but it is most attractive during the Mahakala Dance in the month of February. It is believed that during this period, the giant protectors’ raise and fight with the devil and demons.
Enjoy Trekking To Goecha La
If you love trekking then you should surely consider this week long trekking adventure to the Mt. Khangchendzonga located at the height of 8586 meters. It is also world’s third highest peak, starting from the point named Yuksom. The trekking route takes a trail from the alpine terrain towards the peak at 4940 meters. From the top of the peak you can see the snow covered mountains and peaks which looks mesmerizingly beautiful in the month of November and April.
Rowing on the Teesta River
From the icy glacial peaks to the river rafting opportunities in Sikkim, your Sikkim tour package will be truly worth. The turbulent Teesta River offers an exciting experience for rafting with calm stretches for those are rafting for the first time and curling rapids for the pros. Whether you like rafting or kayak, choose the best ride guide to enjoy the best places.
Make Your Nightlife Exciting
After your adventurous hiking and exciting rafting experience, it is time for some fun time in Gangtok. You can enjoy juicy momo’s, lounge bars, lip smacking cuisines and friendly company to keep the time rolling. There are quite some options to easily get spoilt so just enjoy your time!
These are some of the best location that we have identified based on our research and travelers reviews, if you have any other locations which are equally exciting then keep us posted.
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