Situated in the Eastern
Himalayas, this beautiful state of Sikkim is
sandwiched between the kingdom of Nepal in the West
and Bhutan in the East, Tibet in the North and the
state of West Bengal in the South. With an area of
7,300 sq. kms, measuring 115 kms from north to south
and 65 kms. From East to West, the elevation ranging
from 244 mts to over 8550 mts., above sea level,
approximately latitude of 27 degree North and
longitude of 88 degree East. This small state belies
its richness of
culture, customs, heritage, flora and fauna. Sikkim,
once a protectorate of India with a monarchy
government but metamorphosed as the 22nd state of
the Indian Union in the year 1975. The population of
the state is only 4,20,000 as per the last census.
Amidst the grandeur of the mountain peaks, lush
green valleys cascading waterfalls and fast flowing
rivers, beautiful monasteries and terraced hills,
Sikkim offers her visitor a rare and exotic
experience.
Nestling in the grandeur and beauty of the
snow-capped mountain ranges of the Kanchanjunga,
Darjeeling has been gifted with a beautiful natural
scenery. It is surrounded by lush green tea gardens,
and has the highest Railway Station in the world.
The Darjeeling 'Toy Train' is part of the world's
cultural heritage. The town of Darjeeling, also
known as "Queen of the (Eastern) Hills", was the
summer capital of India during the British period. A
holiday resort of the Victorian era it still exudes
grandeur, charm and majesty. From "Tiger Hill" one
can get one of the best sunrise views in the world.
Sikkim /
Yuksom / Gangtok Tour Fly Kathmandu to Biratnagar or arrive by air
at Bagdora (India). Drive to Pelling (approx. 5-6
hrs) O/N at Hotel - Visit Pemayangtse Monastery and
proceed for Khechelopari lake & Yuksom. Visit
Tashiding Monastery and drive back to Pemayangtse.
O/N at Hotel - Drive Pemayangtse to Gangtok
Sikkim-Darjeeling-Kalimpong Tour (6Nights 7Days
Tour) When the Maharaja of Sikkim gifted it to the
British Governor General Bentinck "out of friendship
in the 1800s, the British turned Darjeeling into a
hill station. Now, almost two centuries later, The
Queen of Hill Stations entices thousands of visitors
to its fairy tale environs and leaves no one
discontented. Once you leave the sweltering plains
of West Bengal and
Sikkim-Darjeeling-Kalimpong Tour (8Nights 9Days
Tour) When the Maharaja of Sikkim gifted it to the
British Governor General Bentinck "out of friendship
in the 1800s, the British turned Darjeeling into a
hill station. Now, almost two centuries later, The
Queen of Hill Stations entices thousands of visitors
to its fairy tale environs and leaves no one
discontented. Once you leave the sweltering plains
of West Bengal and
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