How to reach Sikkim By Air: The nearest Airport Bagdogra, near siliguri in West Bengal, is connected by air to New Delhi, Kolkata and Guawahati. You can also commute by helicopter to Sikkim.
By Rail: Siliguri (114 Kms) and New Jalpaiguri (125 Kms) are the two closest railway stations connecting Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Guwahati and other important cities in India with Sikkim.
By Road: The state is connected by road to Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri and also to all the district Headquarters within Sikkim. Also a bus service is offered by the Sikkim Nationalized Transport (SNT) from all major cities and towns in North Bengal to Gangtok.
Religion: Mahayana Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and other religion are also practiced.
Best Season to visit: To Enjoy a jeep Safari and culture tours, the best period is March to mid – June and October to December. January to February is very cold with snowfall in North Sikkim thereby best for enjoying snow fall. For trekking the time is spring, summer and autumn coinciding with March to May and October to November.
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North Sikkim In North Sikkim tourists can enjoy seeing Mangan (capital of North Sikkim famous for the Phensong and Phodong Monastery), Kabi Longtsok (the place where sikkimese history incepted), Phodong Monastery, Singhik(offering a picturesque view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and trekking expeditions), Yumthang valley, Chungthang, Lachung, Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, Thangu, Gurudongmar and Chopta Valley.
South Sikkim In south Sikkim you can enjoy Namchi (capital of south Sikkim),Ravangla (an ideal destination for village tourism, tea gardens, monasteries, flora and fauna, mountains picturesque view, waterfalls, quaint villages, culture), Temi Tea Garden, Tendong Hill and Maenam Hill.
East Sikkim If you in East Sikkim do not miss out government Institute of cottage Industry, Dodrul Chorten(stupa), Deer Park (Rustomji Park), White Hall, Enchey Monastery, Tashi dedicated to Lord Hanuman).
West Sikkim In West Sikkim do check out Gyalshing ( Geyzing the headquarter of West Sikkim), Pemayangtse Monastery, Yuksom(the ancient capital of Sikkim), Tashiding Monastery, Pelling, Khecheopalri Lake, Uttaray, Versay, Barshey, Biksthang, Legship. Rinchenpong, Reshi Hot Springs, Rabdentse and Norbhugang.
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