Sikkim

Best things come in small package.” And this holds true for the beautiful picturesque state of Sikkim. Being the second smallest state of India, it stands out tall in its prismatic scenic beauty.

The gateway to the North-Eastern corridor of India, Sikkim offers a lot more than scenic beauty. There is a never ending list of things to do. Well, let’s make the task a little easier for you by giving the best places to visit and the best things to do to make this a blissful holiday.

Fairs & Festivals

Several festivals are celebrated in Gangtok and its adjoining areas.
The Buddhist festival of Bumchu is held in the Tashiding Gompa during January.
The festival of Chaam is held in Enchey Gompa during January-February and is marked by dancing.
Kagyat Dance is a mask dance held every month at Gangtok, Pemayangtse and Phodong.
Losar marks the Tibetan New Year and is celebrated during February-March at Pemayangtse and Rumtek.
Tse Chu is a Buddhist dance held in May at Rumtek.
Saga Dawa, held in Gangtok during May, and Drukpa Teshi, celebrated statewide during July, mark Buddha’s first teaching.
Phang Lhabsol is a mask dance celebrated statewide during August.
Dasain, celebrated statewide during September-October, is marked by gift swapping and animal sacrifice.