Sikkim and Darjeeling tour

Sikkim

Sikkim, an independent kingdom ruled by Chhogyal till 1975 but now a state of the Indian Union lies between Nepal and Bhutan. The state of Sikkim is crowned by majestic peaks of Mt. Kanchanjunga (8586m) and other peaks of the same range. Mt. Kanchanjunga in regarded as the Guardian Deity that guards the population of Sikkim and no one is ever allowed to step on the summit of this holy peak from Sikkim Side and this is evident from the first successful expedition of this mountain that kept the promise alive by not stepping on the summit of this mountain. The state is inhabited by Nepali, Sikkimese and Lepchas. Though a small state, this land has to offer many activities to the visitors – mountaineering, trekking, cultural tours, religions tours, rafting etc. to name a few. A visit of this Himalayan Paradise can be combined with a visit of Nepal and Bhutan as Sikkim is easily accessible from Nepal and Bhutan. For the visitors interested in visiting Sikkim only, the nearest airport is Bagdogra from where there are regular flights to Delhi and Calcutta (Kolkatta). The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri from where there are vehicular services to any part of Sikkim. The major places of this tiny state are Gangtok (the state capital), Lachung, Yumthang, Geyzing, Pemayangtse and Yoksom. Though we offer different treks and tours in Sikkim, the most enchanting is the Kanchanjunga Base Camp (Goechala) Trek that involves 10 days from Yoksom to Yoksom and can be completed in about 15 days including the land transportation and preparation for the trek. The vegetation of this state is very much similar to that of Nepal.


Darjeeling

Darjeeling, appropriately attributed as the “Queen of the Hills” is situated in the lap of the Kanchanjunga Range with towering Mt. Kanchanjunga (8586m) crowning the beautiful land that had been chosen by the British for the purpose of summer residence, sanitarium, schools for their children etc. Kanchanjunga is not only regarded as the crown of Darjeeling but it is also kept in high esteem as the Guardian of Prosperity and well being of the people living in its laps. The hilly slopes were rightly chosen by the British people for Tea plantation making the tiny hilly station famous throughout the world as the producer of very tasty and aromatic beverage. The Toy Train that is pulled by Steam Engine reaches an altitude of 7147 ft. before descending to Darjeeling en-route winding in the famous Batasia Loop offering welcoming view of the Darjeeling township with crowning Kanchanjunga Range on the background. An early morning trip to Tiger Hill is best rewarded by the sight of the rising sun and the effect of the colour that it casts on the whole of Kanchanjunga Range – this is the view that is unmatched. This land has so much to offer for its valued visitors who are always welcome with never ending smiles in the faces of the people belonging to almost all the ethnic groups of Nepal following their own religious and cultural practices. For leisurely visitors this is a true paradise as one can spend months together exploring this small hill station and its surroundings. Treks and tours are the common activities that one can indulge in. We have so much to offer you as regards Sikkim and Darjeeling and your queries are always most awaited.