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Small but beautiful. Sikkim
is situated in the eastern Himalayas . Spread below the
Mount Khanchendzonga (8534 mts), the third highest
mountain in the world, and revered by the Sikkimese as their
protective deity. With an area of 7,300 sq kms and measuring
approx. 114 kms from the north to south and 64 kms from east
to west, the elevation ranges from 300 mts to over 8540 mts
above sea level.
Amidst the grandeur of the
mountain peaks, lush valleys, fast flowing rivers, hills,
Sikkim offers her visitors a rare and singular experience.
Within a matter of hours one can move from the sub tropical
heat of the lower valleys to the cold of the rugged mountain
slopes that reach up to the area of perpetual snow .
Sikkim,
the 22nd state of the Indian Union, is a small cute mountain
state in the eastern Himalayas. The tiny state, very rich in
flora and fauna, is today, providing an enchanting new world
of friendly, extroverted people, serene monastic settlements
and fabulous visits.
In the capital Gangtok, there is a
wide range of available options. But in other places: West
Sikkim - Comfortable, neat, clean, with attached bathrooms but
not luxurious. Excellent locations. North Sikkim - Basic,
neat, clean, with attached bathroom. Excellent locations.
In Gangtok, you would get
top of the line hotels like Nork-hill and Tashi Delek. Good 3
stars like Chumbi Residency are also available. Medium budget
hotels like Mt. Simvo in Tadong, away from the hustle and
bustle of Gangtok are also there. In Rumtek, 24 kms from
Gangtok, you could stay at Shambala Resort. At Martam village,
5 kms from Rumtek, you could stay at Martam Village Resort. At
Aritar, a beautiful and quiet place in Rhenock, East Sikkim,
55 kms from Gangtok, one can stay at The Aritar Retreat.
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In West Sikkim, the
hotels are comfortable but not luxurious. Yuksom, Hotel,
Tashigang is a good place for relaxing for a few days.
Similar hotels are there in Pelling, a moderately crowded
town with stupendous views of the Khangchendzonga range.
In North Sikkim, the
accommodation is very basic but comfortable log huts at
Lachung, Lachen and Yakchey. It's a great experience to
spend a couple of nights in them. There are rooms
available with attached toilet, electricity, room heaters,
hot water facilities and blankets.
Languages:
Lepcha, Bhutia, Nepali, Limbu. |
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