Sikkim is a state in East India in the Himalayan foot hills also bordering China (Tibet), Nepal and Bhutan.The name has been coined from the words 'Su','Him'i.e. beautiful home.Though it should be better named by abode of nature.The snow covered mountains & lush green valleys not only invigorates one's soul,it also leaves the spectators bewildered by the extravaganza of its natural beauty. Nearly 40% of the total area is forested.
Sikkim Travel Guide
Top Destinations in Sikkim
Gangtok, India
Gangtok wakes gently, clouds slipping through the emerald slopes as prayer flags flicker in the morning breeze. There is a cool nip in the air, tinged with ... more
Pelling, India
Dawn in Pelling arrives quietly, as scarves of mist drift over rolling emerald slopes and prayer flags ripple softly in the breeze. The air is sharp with pine ... more
Lachung, India
In Lachung, the air is brisk and impossibly fresh, carrying the scent of moss, pine, and distant woodsmoke as it rushes down from Himalayan peaks. Early ... more