..( Sikkim )

LOCATION :
Sikkim - the second smallest state in India is hidden in the eastern Himalayas and covers and area of about 7,096 sq. kms.

LANGUAGE
Nepali is the widely spoken language here. Majority of the population in the cities speak & understand English and Hindi.

CLIMATE :
The best Season to visit Sikkim are March to late May, and October to mid-December. Summer temperatures rang from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius and winter temperature changes between 3 to 10 degrees Celsius.

CLOTHING
As in other mountainous areas, it is recommended that you wear warm layered clothing that can ensure your comfort at a variety of altitudes, with their accompanying variation in temperatures.

ACCESS :
Sikkim can be reached by flying to two airports in eastern Nepal ( Bhadrapur and Biratnagar) and drive from there about 6/8 hours drive to reach Gangtok, capital of Sikkim. The nearest airport to Sikkim is Bagdogra in West Bengal, 124 kms from Gangtok, Sikkims Capital. It takes about 4 hours to reach Gangtok.

PASSPORT & VISA :
A valid passport is required to enter into the country. Besides Indian Visa an Inner Line Permit is required to enter Sikkim. Check details with Indian Embassy or Consulate of your country of residence

PS : More information will be furnished immediately on request.