SIKKIM HILL STATION

Hill Stations in Sikkim India With a backdrop of the Himalayas, Sikkim offrs breathtaking vistas, colourful lifestyles, Buddhist shrines, adventure, water sports, expuisite flora and fauna, including hundreds of varieties of butterflies, all close to the capital, Gangtok. Efforts are on to expand quality tourism to other areas. There has been a rapid increase in the availability of accommodation. Sikkim is ideal for a visit by itself, or combined with visits to Darjeeling and Kalimpong.

Surrounded by Tibet, Bhutan, West Bengal and Nepal, Sikkim was a monarchy and emerged as the 22nd Indian state in the 1970s. The capital is expanding, to the status of a city. The hustle and bustle of the market places contrasts with the serene areas, all within minutes of each other.

Other Places To See

Research Institute of Tibetolog, Phurba Chorten, Orchid Sanctuary, White Hall, Deer Park, Tsuk La Khang, Enchay Monastery, Ganesh Tok. Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom promotes traditional crafts including carpets, paintings, blankets, shawls, and exquisitely carved reliefs.

How To Get There

By Air : The nearest airfield is Siliguri's Bagdogra Airport, 124kms away. There are Indian Airlines connections to Kolkata Delhi and other places in the North East.

By Rail : Nearest railway stations are Siliguir and New Jalpaiguir, with rail links to destinations in the North East, Guwahati, Kolkata, Delhi Lucknow, Bombay, Chennai and other places in India.

By Road : The main road link between Gangtok and the rest of the country is through Siliguri, 114kms away. One can also go to Gangtok from Darjeeling and Kalimpong.

Adventures Aplent

Sikkimoffers a wonderland of forests, rivers, peaks and cultural heritage. Trekking is an experience when misty clouds wrap the mountain slopes. The Teesta and Rangeet glow with rapids to thrill river aficionados. See whitewater action, gorges with moss coated vertical walls, luxuriant waterfalls and tranquil lakes.

Accommodation

The Chumbi Residency, Norkhill, Tashi Delek, Netuk House, Hotel Tibet, Martam Village Resort, Mt. Narsing Village Resort, Shambala Mountain Resort, Siniolchu Tourist Lodge, Norbu Ghang Resort, Mt Pandim, Central Hotel, Mandaar Toursist Lodge, Hotel Mt. Jopuno, Hotel Ben, Mintokling, Norbugang.

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