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Sikkim Tours &
Treks
Sikkim situated in the
Eastern Himalayas spread below the world's third
highest mountain Kangchenjunga (8585m) revered by the
Sikkimese as their protective deity. Sikkim is
separated by the Singalila range from Nepal in the
west, Chola range from Tibet in the northeast and
Bhutan in the southeast. Rangit and Rangpo rivers form
the borders with the Indian state of West Bengal in
the south.
Though measuring just 65 Km by 115
Km- the size of Switzerland it ranges from sweltering
deep valleys a mere three hundred meters above sea
level to lofty snow peaks such as Kangchendzonga . On
its west side is the massive 31 Km long Zemu glacier.
Various explorers and mountaineers have claimed to
have seen Yeti or its foot prints in the vicinity of
the mountain and its glacier- "The abominable snowman"
has its place in folklore.
Sikkim's botanical
and zoological affluence is truely impressive. The
varities of bords and butterflies in Sikkim is matched
only by incredible diversity in the animal and
botanical world, nourished by unique and dramatic
geographical features.
The lower altitudes are
sub-tropical and abound in some of Sikkim's more than
```six hundred orchid varities, sprays of cardamom
fruit orchards and terraced rice paddies. To the
Lepchas- this was "Nye-mae-el" (Paradise), to the
Bhutias it is "Beymul Denzong" (The hidden valley of
Rice). Sikkim is commonly attributed to the Tsong's
word "Sukhim" meaning (New or Happy Home) .
The people of Sikkim are warm, simple and
friendly with a natural gaeity. The custom and rituals
of sikkimese are as diverse as the ethnic groups that
inhabit the land. they have an impressive repertoire
of folk songs and dances. People of Sikkim love to
celebrated with a gay abandon and their way of life is
inextricably bound up with nature.Just as Mt.
Kangchenjunga is an indisputable part of the
consciousness of the Sikkimese people, so too the
rivers Tista and Rangitt with deep ravines and their
valleys allowing monsoon to penetrate in the
northernmost parts which nourishes this "Garden of the
Himalayas".
At higher altitudes, monsoon mist
cling to huge tracts of lichen covered forest, where
every conceivable species of Rhododendron and giant
magnolia trees, conifers and beautiful flowering
plants as Primulas, Gentians, Blue poppies, Wild
strawberry, Raspberry. All over Sikkim forest and
wilderness areas are inhabited by the Snow- Leopard,
Thar, Yaks, wild Ass in the Tibetan pleatue, Bharal or
Blue Sheep, Shapi and the symbol of Sikkim- the
endangered Red Panda.
The land of five
Treasures-Mt. Kangchendzonga - the massive part of
massive Himalayan range and other spectacular peaks of
lives of Sikkimese people. The best known peaks are
Pauhunri (7125m), Pandim (6691m), Talung (6147m), Tent
Peak (7365m), Jongsang (7459m), Rathong (6679m),
Koktang (6147m) and Sinioulchu (6887m) regarded by the
mountaineers as the most beautiful peak in the
world.Amidst the grandeur of the mountain peaks lush
valleys, fast flowing rivers, Sikkim offers her
visitors a rare and singular experience. Within a
matter of hour one can move from its sub-tropical heat
of the lower valleys to the cold of the rugged
mountain slopes that reach up to the areas of
perpetual snow.
Trek type:
Lodge/Hotel/Camping
Trek Grade:
Introductory
Duration: As per itineraries
below
Activities: Trekking, camping,
sightseeing, rock-climbing
(option)
Best time to go:
Mar-May &
Sep-Nov
Departure dates: by
arrangement
Itineraries:
Tour name Duration Special interest
Places to visit Best season
Kanchanjungha
panorama 6 Nature & culture Darjeeling, Gangtok,
Kalingpong Mar-May & Sep-Nov
Sublime Sikkim
tour 7 Village culture, monasteries and nature
Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kalingpong and Sikkim Mar-May
& Sep-Nov
Sikkim nature & Culture tour
12 Nature and Culture Gangtok, Kalingpong and West
Sikkim Mar-May & Sep-Nov
Singalila Trek 9
Trekking Darjeeling Mar-May &
Sep-Nov
Kanchanjungha Wilderness trek 15
Trekking Darjeeling / Sikkim Mar-Apr &
Sep-Oct
Cost:Including/Excluding:
We will be pleased to quote you a
price based on your requirements. Please submit the
booking/enquiry form or give us a call. If you can
organise your own party of eleven persons or more, the
organiser goes free of charge (excluding international
fares and some items normally excluded).
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