Trekking tours in Sikkim are particularly meant to let one take pleasure in the amazing sightseeing of the nearby places and mountains. It is also a peek boo into, the lifestyle of villagers of north east India. North east India tour package is full of quite a few charming attractions, out of which Sikkim adventure trekking is the most famous among people from all over the world. Tours to north east India have something to offer for all types of tourists.
The most exciting trekking trails, rich biodiversity, towering mountain ranges, colorful culture and lots more. This is what Sikkim is all about. Sikkim is a heaven for nature lovers and adventure buffs. Popularly known as ‘One of the seven sisters’ seven beautiful states of north east India), Sikkim encompasses an area of about 7096 sq. km in the eastern Himalayas. Sikkim is an ideal destination for an exciting trekking tour.
It is a land of serenity and calm. Mount Khanchenjunga (8586 meters), the third highest peak in the world in Sikkim. So clearly, it presents numerous opportunities for trekkers from all over the world. The best time to go to Sikkim is during spring and autumn. One can have lucid view of mountains with wide variety of flowering plants here.
Popular Trekking Routes
The whole north east India belt presents mind blowing trekking routes that pass through thick forests, rocky trails and icy waters in the mountainous terrain. Some of the highly visited routes in Sikkim are:
* Darjeeling/ Gangatok-Pemanyangtse-Yoksum-Dzongri
* Tendong Hill
* Menam Hill
* Namchi or Damthang To Tendong-Ravangla-Menam-Borong
* Versery
But if one is planning for a Sikkim trekking tour, one should be all set for rough weather. Sikkim is famous for capricious snow storms. Apart from that all the foreigners are required to get government permission to do trekking on most of the routes here.
Time from Mid-February to Late-May and from October to Mid-December is regarded as the best for undertaking trekking tours in Sikkim. Trekking should be avoided in monsoons as Sikkim is prone to landslides during that time.
If one plans a trip to north east India, Sikkim trekking tour is a must go thing. It is the best way to discover the real beauty of the entire valley and the snow clad peaks. Trekking tours in Sikkim should be taken under the direction of experts.
