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Welcome to Sikkim - a place some visitors have called the Switzerland of North East India. Mount Khangchendzonga, the third highest mountain in the world, is the crowning glory of Sikkim - and is visible from almost each corner of this tiny state. However, despite its small geographical area Sikkim holds an astounding array of pleasant surprises to thrill the visitor.

With its quaint cultural mosaic of the people, the Lepchas, the Bhutias and of course the Tibetans with their various other groups, that go to make what is known to be an oasis of peace, tranquility and communal harmony.

Sikkim is a state of vibrancy, religious and colorful people. Nature which support diversified beauty. Flora and fauna of rare variety, monastery of historic value, caves, waterfalls, hot water spring and high altitude lakes makes Sikkim a tourist hot spot.

This former Kingdom and a fascinating Himalayan Jewel is situated in the hills of Eastern Himalayas. This beautiful state is sandwiched between Nepal in the West, Bhutan in the East, China / Autonomous Region of Tibet in the North and the state of West Bengal in the South. Sikkim's boundary stretches nearly 115 kilometers north to south and 65 kilometers east to west. It is looked upon as a small state with a vast spectrum of flora and fauna, or as a 7096 square kilometer Himalayan eco-garden with diversified life.High altitude lakes, hot water spring, majestic Himalayan peaks, monastery, rhododendron, orchids, butterflies, etc are some of the most attractive features of this tiny Himalayan state.


One more major attraction is some of the internationally famous trek route.

Holiday experiences in Sikkim can include mountaineering, trekking, bird -watching, hiking, mountain biking, angling, safari, rafting and excursions to some of the famous sites like the Gurudongmar Lake, Guru Padmasambhava statue at Samdruptse, Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary, and many more. However, just being here can also be experience in itself.

We invite you to experience Sikkim as a unique holiday hot spot through the Sikkim Retreat

 

 

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