Popular Things to Do In Sikkim
Caving in North Lha-ri-nying phu
If you are into cave exploration, the Old Caves of God’s Hill provides a great opportunity of watching Himalaya’s interiors. This place is filled with things to enjoy, including the thrill or the solemn environment where you ought to get the blessings of the local deity.
Attend Festivals in Sikkim
It is always mesmerizing for tourists to see the vibrant customs of the people of Northeast India through the festivals in Sikkim. In fact, it provides a dramatic environment for the religious visitors and for first-time tourists. The Saga Dawa is one of the most famous religious festivals in the state, which has been thought as the most celebrated and the holiest.
The lama masked dance is the center of attraction of the celebration, aside from the religious rites you ought to see. Seasonal festivals like the The Tharpu Monsoon Festival, the Gangtok Winter Festival, and the Losar Festival are also among the seasonal festivals that you can join.
Paragliding in Sikkim
If you are fond of impressing your friends in popular social media, then you can take your camera and embark on a journey gliding like an eagle. You can surely enjoy the view of the place when you are on top, as you fly above the lofty mountains, hilly homes, and unbounded greenery.
Sikkim is also famous for its annual Paragliding Festival in which you can try to experience for yourself. This festival is held in Gangtok during the months of October and November, when the temperature is moderate with sunny and clear skies.
Places to Visit in Sikkim
Nathu La and Tsomgo Lake
You should complete your holiday packages with a visit to the Nathu La, a major passageway on the Old Silk Route between Tibet and India during the 1960s. However, you should also know that only the locals are allowed to travel this far. A special permit might be secured to be allowed to travel in this location via a registered travel agency.
Monasteries
Sikkim is noted for its monasteries, which summed up to 200 units along the divine hilltops. Among the most visited monasteries are Pemayangtse, Rumtek, and Tashiding. These monasteries hold many festivals, during the months of February-March, July, and December-January.
Gangtok
The capital of Sikkim is established on a cloudy ridge above sea level measuring 5,500 ft. in height. The location is visible without the clouds. The place is also so clean and well-organized, where tourists stay and arrange for travel packages around the area.
Best Time to Visit Sikkim
Experts of local travel would recommend visiting Sikkim between the months of March and May in the summer and October to mid-December in the winter.