Destination Sikkim

Sikkim Outline

Sikkim is home to 600 varieties of Orchids species which are found in sub tropical region.

Sikkim lies in the eastern Himalayas in the lap of Khangchendzonga, ‘the guardian deity’ and the third tallest peak in the world. To the north of Sikkim lies the vast Tibetan plateau; to the east the “forbidden kingdom” of Bhutan and on its western fringes, the kingdom of Nepal. Read more...

Sikkim Travel Tips

Lepcha people at a festival. Lepchas have retained many of their ancient customs and festivals. The following Travel Tips are offered to the first time visitor to Sikkim - Sikkim is a state of India, sub-continent and Asia in general. These sorts of notes are never enough, but we intend them only as a rough guide to getting you started. From Money Matters, to Cash, from Credit Cards to ATMs and Banks.

Sikkim Festivals

Lepcha Boys celebrate Maghe Sankranti Although Buddhism appears the predominant religion in Sikkim there are large numbers Hindus in the State. Buddhism is followed by most Tibetans and Sikkimese Bhutias. Whereas Hinduism is followed by the majority of Nepalese. Other religions too flourish in Sikkim, largely due to the tolerant nature of the Sikkimese people.

Sikkim

Sikkim, is rich in biodiversity and has 150 lakes which range in altitude from 200m to just under 8000m. With it’s roots of culture bound in the Buddhist way Sikkim is home to a range of Mongolian races, including Lepcha, Limbu and Tibetan, many Sikkimese are of Nepali origin. FreeSpirit runs combined Royal Enfield Road Tours and Treks in Sikkim, offering visitors a pleasant mix of mountain and motorcycle and whenever possible our tours coincide with some of the many festivals Sikkim’s varied cultures celebrate.

Sikkim Outline

Sikkim lies in the eastern Himalayas in the lap of Khangchendzonga, ‘the guardian deity’ and the third tallest peak in the world. To the north of Sikkim lies the vast Tibetan plateau; to the east the “forbidden kingdom” of Bhutan and on its western fringes, the kingdom of Nepal.
Read more...

Sikkim Travel Tips

The following Travel Tips are offered to the first time visitor to Sikkim, the Indian sub-continent and Asia in general. These sorts of notes are never enough, but we intend them only as a rough guide to getting you started. Money Matters, Cash, Credit Cards ATMs & Banks.
Read more...

Festivals in Sikkim

Although Buddhism appears the predominant religion in Sikkim there are large numbers Hindus in the State. Buddhism is followed by most Tibetans and Sikkimese Bhutias. Whereas Hinduism is followed by the majority of Nepalese. Other religions too flourish in Sikkim, largely due to the tolerant nature of the Sikkimese people.
Read more...

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While looking through some stuff from the last trip, ...a Tour through Tibet last year, I came across a flyer from "FreeSpirit Royal Enfield Road Tours Throughout Nepal" and I remember thinking, "When I come back, I wouldn't mind looking into that...." The Flyer is now stuck on the side of my computer.... Andy, Australia, will be riding with us to Zanskar this August.