Sikkim, the crystalline beauty with majestic mountains

Cuddled in the lap of the Himalayas, Sikkim presents such panoramic vista that you would tend to think that the mighty mountain must be in love with the place as it has showered everything beautiful to the state. The lakes, the forests, the spiritual abodes in the shape of monasteries feel themselves protected in the picturesque state as the pleasant climes provide that conducive environment for them to remain pristine. When mountains are all around, adventurous sports naturally become a part of the culture and a lot of such facilities in Sikkim give ample evidence for that. Flowers, too, look at the surroundings before making the place their abode and when you find some rare species of flowers here, you would corroborate that view.

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Gangtok, the capital is engulfed in serene surroundings and the more you know the place, the more you want to spend time there. The tranquility of the capital city and its surrounding areas is evident with the fact that some of the Buddhist monasteries have chosen this place as their home. Rumtek is one of the biggest monasteries in India and is just 25 kilometres from Gangtok. Just a couple of hours drive from Gangtok is Tsomgo Lake. Nestled in lush green landscape, it is one of the most beautiful places in Sikkim and you can also go for yak ride around this lake. There are various other beautiful points in and around Gangtok including Banjkhari waterfalls and Seven Sisters waterfalls. Just seventeen kilometres from Gangtok is Tashi viewpoint. One of the best places for those who want to explore life; who want to explore nature at her best. The place would give you such stunning views of the Kanchenjunga that you won’t be able to leave from there at least for a while.

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Pelling is the place where nature has showered her bounties in aplenty and it opens the vista of beautiful mountain range of the Himalayas. Whether you are looking to provide a mesmerizing treat to your senses or your adventurous soul is coming to the fore, you have plenty to do in Pelling. You can go for rafting, trekking, mountain biking or kayaking, there are plenty of choices to satisfy every part of you. The beauty of several waterfalls and undulating mountains will be an added advantage. Another beauty of Sikkim is Lachung, the must include place in your Sikkim holiday packages. Lachung is considered synonymous with snow in Sikkim and when you are at the place, your aesthetic sense would corroborate the views. The River Lachung Chu and Lachung Gompa also add to the beauty of the snowy abode.

Go for Sikkim tour packages with SOTC now and explore the diversity of your own country. We are there to care for all the hassles that come your way and your journey to Sikkim would be a smooth affair.