Start a New TopicTravel Guide to SikkimAre you planing to visit Sikkim? Your search for information ends here for sure. We have created and nicely categorised the most informative content about Sikkim and it's neighbours. Kindly browse and make the most of it. Currently tourism has provided 15,000+ jobs in the state, and there are more than 200 travel agencies registered, which is huge as per state population. Continue reading. Neighboring Places:Darjeeling is the Queen of northern hills. Kalimpong, Bhutan and north eastern state of India. Best Time to Visit:Winter can be too chilly for some, but high altitude places, such as Tsomgo lake and above receive substantial snowfall during the period resulting snow covered hills and valleys, which is a great attraction for many tourists. Summer is not so recommended, since monsoon brings rain and wind, the days become foggy and hazy, also the road blockage and minor landslides are common. Autumn and spring season could prove to be most suitable seasons to visit Sikkim, because the temperature becomes pleasant, views become picturesque and seasonal flowers and rhododendrons bloom in the high altitude. How to reach Sikkim ?By Air : Sikkim's own airport is being developed in Pakyong, but will take few years to complete, until then the only nearest airport to Sikkim is in Bagdogra, Siliguri, which falls in northern area of West Bengal, approximately 120 kilometers away from the state. Once arrived, one can also opt for helicopter service to reach Gangtok, Sikkim helicopter service operates a daily five-seater helicopter service between Ganktok and Bagdogra. By Road : Once arrived in Siliguri, (the main hub city of north east). It is 4 to 5 hours of drive to Gangtok. Road (National Highway NH31A) can be pretty bumpy, winding and tiring as vehicle enters the hill, but the scenery and cold wind should lit you up throughout the journey. Hotels, AccommodationFirst thing first is to find a nice Hotel in Sikkim. A pleasant and relaxing one, but be cautious, many people come through various travel agencies paying high and end up in a not so pleasant Hotels. So, it's better to contact Hotels directly and compare their tariffs. It's also a good idea to read hotel reviews in various travel sites before you decide where to stay. Here are list of hotels, where you can start your first search. Travel AgenciesThe important aspect that controls all your travel needs during your stay in Sikkim. All the big travel names in travel industry of India forwards their tourists to various small travel agencies in Sikkim. So, the first priority is to know which travel agency is going to manage your travel needs in Sikkim. No! You cannot visit Sikkim without a travel agency's help, as they take care of all the official hassles, such as Inner Line permits and passes. Also if you are historical type, make sure tour guide they offer knows enough about Sikkim. Where to Ask?Who knows better than the locals? Post in our forum asking any travel related question. We will try to answer you with best of our knowledge. Watch and Download VideosSikkimonline video gallery is powered by youtube. Here you can search and download videos in many file formats. Recommended Video
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