Tourism in Sikkim | An Introduction

Sikkim Tourism can be undertaken in multiple ways to enjoy the beauty of the region. A short tour of 3 night 4 days will cover the capital Gangtok, Changu Lake, Baba Mandir, Gangtok Local Sightseeing and stay at the picturesque capital city of Sikkim with walks on MG Marg is the minimum you can opt for. You can choose a little bit longer Itinerary with 4 Night 5 Days with Lachung, Ravangla or Pelling added in to give a better coverage. However if you intend to cover the entire of Sikkim you at least need to make a tour of 8 Night 9 Days. This Sikkim tour package will cover the best tours of the state covering East, North and West Sikkim covering all places of Gangtok, Pelling and North Sikkim included. 

If you are intendent for a nature based tourism then we would suggest you ignore Gangtok entirely and get an itinerary of East Sikkim or South Sikkim tourism. A 4 Nights 5 Days tour of East Sikkim Tour package is quite able to serve your desire for high altitude Sikkim tour which will you can serve your desire to experience nature. East Sikkim tourism has very unique geography which makes it very popular among tourists.

Darjeeling and Kalimpong Hills are coverable with 2 days at each place. So Sikkim tour packages can be clubbed with both Darjeeling and Kalimpong. Or if you are short of time then you can take a 2 or 3 Nights Packages to Darjeeling. You can opt for 3 Night 4 Days Kalimpong, Lava, Lolegaon Tour which covers the Neora Valley National Park.

To reach Sikkim, you can travel by air, train, or road, depending on your starting location.

Nearest Airport: Pakyong Airport (PYG) in Sikkim is about 35 km from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. It offers limited domestic flights, primarily from Kolkata and Delhi.

Alternative Airport: Bagdogra Airport (IXB) in West Bengal, about 125 km from Gangtok, is the most commonly used airport. It has better connectivity to major Indian cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bangalore.

From Bagdogra, you can hire a taxi or take a shared cab to Gangtok (approx. 4-5 hours by road).

Nearest Railway Station: New Jalpaiguri (NJP) in Siliguri, West Bengal, is the closest major railway station, about 120 km from Gangtok.

NJP is well-connected to major cities across India, including Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Guwahati.

From NJP, you can hire a private taxi, take a shared jeep, or board a bus to reach Gangtok (around 4-5 hours).

From Siliguri/NJP/Bagdogra:

Private Taxi: You can hire a private cab from Siliguri, NJP, or Bagdogra for a direct ride to Gangtok.

Shared Jeep: Shared jeeps and taxis are available from Siliguri’s Junction Area or NJP, providing a cheaper option.

Bus: The Sikkim Nationalised Transport (SNT) runs regular bus services from Siliguri to Gangtok. Buses depart from Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand in Siliguri.

West Bengal: Sikkim is well connected to Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and other parts of North Bengal. You can travel by road from these locations to Sikkim in around 3-5 hours.

Nepal/Bhutan: If you are traveling from Nepal or Bhutan, you can enter Sikkim through West Bengal by road. Permits might be required if crossing borders.