Sikkim Trip

Holding the record of having most visited tours and travel groups Sikkim is a gem you must explore. Sikkim is the most peaceful and spectacular destination. Said to be blessed with a soothing aura and great landscapes Sikkim has a lot to offer to its travelers in terms of rejuvenation and adventures. Sikkim is just the right destination that should be on your bucket list!

Places to Visit in Sikkim

 
Sikkim is a splendid location surrounded by extravagant green surroundings and marvelous mountain views. To make your Sikkim trip a memorable one here are a few places you should consider on your Sikkim trip.
• The stunning city capital Gangtok
• Mesmerising Pelling the most visited destinations of Sikkim
• A few others to definitely visit are Nathula Pass, Tsomgo Lake Yuksom and Zuluk Teesta River
• Sikkim’s amazing valleys like Lachung, Lachen and Yumthang Valley. If you have limited time and wish to explore Sikkim within a time constraint you can take up short trips to the following mentioned places
• Research Institute of Tibetology
• Orchid Sanctuary 
• Rumtek Monastery
• Tashi View Point
• Deer Park and many more!

Sikkim Cuisine

Sikkim is also majorly known for the diverse options of lip-smacking cuisine that it serves. It is difficult to completely explore the entire cuisine that Sikkim holds but these are a few that you must definitely try.
• Thukpa' 
• Momos 
• Sha Phaley 
• Phagshapa 
• Gundruk 
• Sinki and many more. 

The local essence of Sikkim’s cuisine can be experienced at a high-end restaurant or street style food outlets. List of a few Sikkim’s Popular Restaurants to relish Sikkim’s food is as under:-

• Taste of Tibet – Gangtok 
• Khan Uncles Biryani house - Gangtok
• Café Live and Loud – Gangtok 
• Melting Point Restaurant – Pelling
• Taste of Sikkim - Ravangla

Shopping in Sikkim

Sikkim is an ideal destination for shopaholics. Sikkim offers an impressive and wide range of souvenirs and famous local stuff to shop. In your time of spree, you can splurge a bit shopping around and exploring the local markets of Sikkim.
• You must surely visit the Golden Tips Tea shop that has multiple flavors of tea and also unique tea accessories like mugs, tea sets, etc.
• Lal Bazaar is yet another place you should consider it is ideally suitable for gift and specialty shops!
• The handicraft emporium is profoundly known for the famous Tibetan handicrafts.
• A few other specialty items include prayer flags, Thangka Paintings, Dorjee Bell, traditional dresses and attractive jewelry.

Where to Stay in Sikkim

 
While planning your Sikkim holiday choice, it is always better to pre-book your hotels to avoid inconvenience. Depending on the availability and location you wish to stay you can choose to stay at budgeted hotels, inns or high-end luxury hotels as accommodation is always a personal choice A few hotels to consider are
• Udaan Woodberry Hotel and Spa 
• Mayfair Spa Resort and Casino 
• The Elgin Mount Pandim, Pelling

Activities To Indulge In Sikkim

While you are in Sikkim and want to get a complete experience of this splendid destination following are a few activities that you should definitely indulge in! Plan your Sikkim tour now:
• Visit the majestic Mt Khangchendzonga 
• Witness the Mahakala dance at Karmapa Lama Monastery
• Take up a trek to Goecha La
• Experience lush greenery at the tea growing village Temi
• Raft down the foaming Teesta River
• Paraglide experiencing scenic views of the Sikkim mountains
• Take up a yak ride If you love magnificent mountain views and wish to experience snow and an icy scenery Sikkim is the exact place you need to be at! Just pack and leave behind all the worries with our SOTC Sikkim Holiday Packages.