Sikkim Tour Packages
If you want to enjoy the natural ambiance and the vicinity of Sikkim & Gangtok, our cheap & luxury tour packages allow you to explore the ethnical blend of the Lepchas, Bhutias, Nepalis and their culture, tradition, the way they live and many more things about them. Our special Sikkim tour packages will drive you to the highest mountain passes of the world which also acted as a major part on the ancient trade route. We understand your travelling needs and hence we have recently designed Sikkim-Gangtok tour packages for 2019 and 2020, to give you entirely memorable experience.
About Sikkim Tours
Sikkim is the top most tours & travel destination in India. It is one of the most politically stable and peaceful place in India. This landlocked state is blessed with some of the most spectacular landscapes, flora and fauna making it a haven for adventure enthusiasts and naturalists. Lying at an elevation of 8,586 metres, the state’s highest point is the summit of Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak of the world. Sikkim tourism has lots to offer a discerning traveller. Foreigners here can visit Gangtok, Rumtek, Phodong, Pemayangtse and the Yuksom -Zongri trekking route on the basis of restricted area permits which can be obtained. There are numerous Lakes and Monasteries which make the hill station vibrant and lively. To experience complete rejuvenation, book our Sikkim tour packages with airfare.
About Gangtok Tourism and Tour Packages
Located in the Shivalik Hills and at an altitude of 1437 m. Gangtok is the capital and the largest town of the Indian state of Sikkim and is also known as the land of monasteries, as it has got maximum number of monasteries in the whole world. It is a significant Buddhist Pilgrimage Centre and Buddhist people visit this place every year. Gangtok is situated in the eastern Himalayan range, nestled within higher peaks of the Himalaya Mountain and having mild temperate climate year-round, Gangtok is the most important centre of the tourism industry of Sikkim. The tourists here can have complete enjoyment in terms of adventure, climate, religious tours and unparalleled natural beauty. Gangtok is a cosmopolitan city offering all possible amenities to the travelers here. Cyber cafes, pool parlours, night clubs and Shopping complexes are available in good number for those who love the night life. MG Marg, the main street of Gangtok is a great place to chill out throughout the day, it’s the country’s first litter and spit free zone, no vehicular traffic is allowed into the marg. This place is also the venue for the annual Gangtok Food and Culture festival held in December every year when Sikkim’s multi-cultural cuisine, along with music and dance performances is exhibited. For a complete view of Gangtok and all its surrounding, you can go to Ganest Tok located on a ridge at a distance of seven kilometers from Gangtok, from this place you can get a view of sprawling Gangtok town, while across the hills Mt. Khang-chen-Dzonga and Mt. Siniolchu loom over the horizon. The view from Ganest Tok is truthfully incredible with snow peaks providing the wonderful background for a panoramic view of Gangtok town. You can also visit the Namgyal Research Institute of Tibetology, it is the most prestigious research institute of its kind in the whole world, it is a treasure of vast collection of rare Tibetan, Lepcha and Sanskrit manuscripts, statues and rare Thankas (colorful tapestries used in Buddhist liturgy). Except for an attractive museum, it has over two hundred Buddhist icons and other prized objects of art and also a renowned centre for study of Buddhist philosophy and religion in the world.
You can also check our customized Bhutan Tour Packages.
Let’s have a look on the awards and recognitions this landlocked Himalayan has bagged in the recent years:
1 : Sikkim: Best Tourism Performing State in the North East (National):
This scenic journey of Sikkim Tourism came into the map of the nation’s tourism industry for the first time in 1998-1999, when the Ministry of Tourism (MOT) recognised this charming state with the prestigious ‘Best Tourism Performing State in the North East’. From just a beautiful state to a national tourism attraction, Sikkim took away everyone’s attraction in the following year. Well, this was just the beginning. Following the first win over other strong contenders, Sikkim Tourism never looked backed after this! In the next few year: 1999-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003 and 2005-2006, Sikkim Tourism bagged this prestigious title and became the most sought after choices of the tourists.
2 : Best Eco Tourism Destination:
Beauty lies in the eyes of beholder’; Sikkim once again got into the eyes of its admirer in 2005, when it was awarded with the ‘Best Eco Tourism Destination’ in the country by Hospitality India. Though Sikkim by now became a synonym to untouched beauty, pristine ambience and tourist-friendly destinations, this time, its revolutionary step towards making the entire state an eco-friendly zone, got it this reputed award. Just an FYI: the ‘Mahatma Gandhi Marg’ in Gangtok is India’s first litter and spit free street in the entire country.
Best State for Tourism Related Programmes:
Sikkim Tourism once again got all the attention and stood bright in the podium in 2006-2007, when it was awarded with the title of ‘Best State for Tourism Related Programme’ by India Government’s Ministry of Tourism. This milestone for Sikkim was only possible due to the rigorous effort of the State Government in developing a culture across the state that would promote various tourism related programmes. Glories didn’t just stop there for this Himalayan state; Sikkim, once again recreated history by winning this prominent award for the second time for the tenure 2007-2008!
Sikkim :Most Picturesque Destination :
The year 2007 is considered as one of the best period for Sikkim Tourism. And why it won’t be? After all, it was in this year, this gorgeous state was once became a national news after it got caught into the attention of Today’s Traveller – a pioneer magazine for travel and leisure. The opulent natural beauty, scenic appeal and enchanting charm of Sikkim was the sole reason, the state got recognised with the ‘Today’s Traveller Platinum Award’ in 2007.
Emerging Tourism State:
A heart-warming ambience for the tourist was not all an easy feat for the second smallest state of India! In addition to all the beauty and allurement, nature has bestowed upon Sikkim, the kind efforts and encouragement from the local government as well the people were very much required to mark a global presence. As it’s already said in the beginning: “A thing of beauty is a joy forever…”, Sikkim Tourism once again got recognised as the ‘Emerging Tourism State’ in the year 2008, and went ahead of several other destinations in the race of ‘Today’s Traveller Platinum Awards’.