This place is conveniently located between the mighty China, Nepal and Bhutan; Sikkim has long been regarded as one of the last Himalayan Shangri-las. The state was an independent kingdom up until 1975 an interesting fact actually because after that it was taken over by India following a period of anti-royal riots and political unrest. Sikkim has certainly got to be one of the most energetic and refreshing places to be in India. There's something very soothing and calming to the mind and to the soul about the mountainous beauty and ancient Tibetan Buddhist culture in Sikkim. What these mountains have to offer is one of a kind. Keep in mind that it can take hours to travel what looks like a short distance. Here are the top attractions and places to visit in Sikkim to include on your itinerary with any Sikkim tour package.
1. GANGTOK
Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim just in case you didn’t know and is actually constructed on a cloudy ridge 5,500 feet above sea level amazing right. Khangchendzonga National Park was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2016). The city is amazingly all clean and believe it or not but well organized, and most tourists spend a couple of days there to make travel arrangements and see the sights.
2. MONASTRIES
Sikkim is a marvelous place for meditation, almost 200 monasteries dot the divine hilltops practicing and following this art. Monasteries that are worth visiting include the Karma Kagyu monastery with its 200 year old murals (in Phodong in North Sikkim), the Enchey monastery (in Gangtok), and the old Sanga-Choeling monastery (only accessible on foot from Pelling).
The monasteries hold many festivals, particularly around Losar in February/March
3. Flaura and Fauna Sanctuaries
Sikkim is known so widely for its astounding variety of birds, animals, and flowers -- over 450 species of birds, 400 species of butterflies, 450 varieties of orchids, and 40 species of rhododendron. The Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary is also a highlight near Lachung go visit Sikkim tour package. You can also stop off at Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden an amazing place by the way and it’s on the way to Rumtek monastery. Roam around here book a Sikkim tour package today.
You should defiantly come and visit Sikkim as it is breath taking and will give you so many experiences to enjoy that you will want to come back here no matter which Sikkim tour package you book.
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