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Shopping is an important part of every trip or in other words you can say the trip wont be complete without shopping. The local handicrafts in Sikkim are a must buy and can picked up from any Cottage Industry in Gangtok and even the Dalai Lama Fund shop in the Hotel Tibet. Other than the handicrafts you can also buy thankas, canvas wall hangings, prayer wheels, rugs, Tibetan carpets and jewellery and gift as souvenirs for your near and dear ones. The unique dragon set would be an ideal pick from the state of Sikkim. You can also buy famous tea and cardamoms from Sikkim. The Old Market, New Market are few of the chief shopping regions in Gangtok.

Paragliding in Sikkim is an important sport in Sikkim and offers an amazing experience which you will cherish all your life. Sikkim is gradually emerging as an admired paragliding destination in the country. Number of tourists and adventure seekers from all over the world visit Sikkim for paragliding and hang gliding. It houses some outstanding launching ridges and spots for the best paragliding and Hang gliding experience in India. Hang gliding is quite similar to Paragliding. There is a difference in the equipment but the two activities offer parallel pleasures.

Special Fly Packages include-

• Medium Flight Packages


• High Fly Packages


• Alpine Flight Packages


• Paragliding and city tours

Monasteries are an integral part of Sikkim and any tourist who visits these places feel the peace and get connected to the all-powerful in Sikkim, as the holy words mix with the buzzing prayer wheels. The devoted monks wearing red robes are chanting the revered hymns and the pounding of the trumpets and drums make the calm lights of the flamboyant lamps sparkle before the royal statues of Guru Padmasambhava at its elated monasteries. In Sikkim there are approximately 205 monasteries but some of the chief monasteries are-

• Rumtek Monastery


• Pemayangtse Monastery


• Phodong Monastery


• Dubdi Monastery


• Phensang Monastery


• Ralang Monastery


• Sanga Choeling Monastery


• Simik Monastery


• Lachen Monastery


• Lingdum Monastery


• Labrang Monastery


• Namchi Monastery and several others

To make Sikkim a wonderful discovery, some of the must see destinations in Sikkim are-

• Gangtok- Must visit destination and is the kaleidoscopic for the tourists.
• Yuksom-From here several treks begin that takes you to the Himalayas and miraculous Kanchenjunga.
• Tsomgo Lake is just 38km from the capital of Sikkim and is found at an altitude of 12,400ft and is the highest lakes in India.
• Nathu La is among the highest motorable pass in the world and links Sikkim with Tibet.
• Pelling is a beautiful Himalayan range.
• Lachung- It is a popular snow-destination in Sikkim and is known for its undamaged and surreal beauty
• Ravangla is a picturesque small town between Gangtok and Pelling
• Rumtek Monastery – It is one of the most ancient monasteries in the state.
• Namchi- It is another wonderful Sikkimese city.
• Do Drul Chorten-It is the largest stupa in Sikkim

From moderate rides all the way through remarkable mountain countryside to thundering fast-moving water which only the most skilled rafter can steer, Teesta river rafting is the most adrenaline pumping stimulating adventure ever. Winding down the uneven and rocky mountain river is an ideal way to take pleasure and have an adventurous experience. Several white sandy beaches are present here that offers good campsites.

An expedition downwards the river also permits you to enjoy the beauty of the rural area. Both experienced and novice adventurers can seek out the help of the Department of travel and tourism agents for all the arrangements related to safe and secured river rafting trips. Prices are affordable and include life jackets, helmets, food, equipment, a professional guide and accommodation.

Fairs and festivals exhibit the culture and traditions of the country. Sikkim too celebrates many fairs and festivals with lot of pomp and show. Buddhist culture is dominant in Sikkim and majority of the festivals are linked to Buddhist customs and traditions. Despite the religious festivals, Sikkim tourism department organizes different fairs all round the year to promote the culture and customs of the state. These festivals help the tourists to get a glance of the lifestyle of Sikkimese. Here are the chief festivals that you can participate in when you travel to Sikkim.

• Khecheopalri Lake Festival – Takes place in March


• Namchi Mahotsav –Is held in the month of October


• Sikkim International Flower Festival takes place in the months of April-May.


• Gangtok Winter Festival –Celebrated in December.


• Losoong –Sikkimese New Year is marked by this festival.


• Kanchenjunga Tourist Festival –This festival is held every year from 24th December

• Ropeway tours in Sikkim are another major that attracts lot of tourists from different parts of the world. If you are in Gangtok you should visit ropeways cable car located at Deorali market


• Gangtok Ropeway - Great Cable Car Ride.