Several festivals celebrated here that can be enjoyed while on a vacation to this beautiful destination. Losoong is one of the major festivals of Sikkim. It is celebrated in December. Losar- is a Tibetan new year that is celebrated with much-much joy and joviality, Bhumchu- is celebrated in the month of January at the Tashiding monastery and is renowned in the West Sikkim, Ram Navami, Saga Dawa- a very sacred Buddhist festival. This festival is celebrated on the full moon day in the fourth month of the Buddhist calendar at the end of May and the beginning of June, Indrajatra festival is another festival that is celebrated with immense joy and fervor.

The food of Sikkim is majorly non-vegetarian. The food here is a rich mixture of Sikkimese, Nepalese, and Tibetian food. Some lip-smacking dishes include- Dumplings, Thukpa, Phagshapa, Sha Phaley, Gundruk, Sinki, Kinema, and some other delicacies too that will surely force you to eat again and again.

A vacation in Sikkim will surely bring you close to nature- offering peace and solitude. Whether you are hunting for a laid back break in the lap of nature or seeking some thrilling activities, Sikkim will never disappoint you.

What is Sikkim famous for

Sikkim being one of the Kaleidoscopic tourist destinations in India is famed for dazzling waterfalls, virgin forests, Buddhist Gompas, alpine meadows, and beautiful rhododendron flowers. The state is host to the highest peak in India and the third-highest on Earth- the Kangchenjunga peak. Plan a tour to this astounding state and witness its serene places, natural endowments and some famous cuisines too.

Major Markets of Sikkim

Sikkim also offers a shopping extravaganza to visitors. One can go for Sikkim tea, Sikkimese cups, Alpine cheese, silver jewellery, Thangkas, Wall hangings, hand-woven jackets. Some famous market places of Sikkim are- MG Road-known for traditional Sikkimese cups, Choksi table design, footwear and a lot more other items. It is located in Gangtok, Old market is one of the loveliest shopping places in Sikkim, items like handicrafts, Dogra jewellery, walnuts, and almonds are sold here. If one is looking for authentic Sikkimese handcrafted items Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms is the perfect market to shop from. It is the best shopping destination in Assam.

Where to Stay in Sikkim

There are several well -furnished hotels, resorts, homestays in Gangtok, North Sikkim, South Sikkim and other places in Sikkim state as well, where you can make your stay comfortable. The beautiful Sikkimtour will be a comfortable experience for the travelers as there are several cheap and luxury hotels, resorts and homestays available for them amidst nature. One visiting can book hotels, resorts on reaching the site of their visits. On other occasions, one can book online in advance which will make one escape from the anxiety of the travel tour.

Where to eat in Sikkim

Visitors can find numerous best restaurants that offer a variety of dishes that are worth trying in the state of Sikkim. Here is the list of some good restaurants- Thakali, Taste of Tibet, Mu Kimchi in Gangtok, ingredient Resto-Bar in Lachen, Meat & Eat-in Rangpo. There are some other popular restaurants in the other districts and cities of Sikkim too that offers food that is worth trying.