Sikkim 

Where the sun kisses the mountain top 
And butterfly smooches orchids ; 
Where the natives greet strangers with immaculate smile 
And the gentle breeze caresses the trees: 
That’s Sikkim! Sikkim for you ! 

Nestled in the eastern Himalayas, Sikkim is a state that appears to be on a perpetual holiday. Everyone is doing his/her job but nobody exhibits the fatigue and restlessness typical of the life in the plains. 

No wonder, the moment you step into this mountainous state crisscrossed by numerous brooks, Global Connection  guarantees that you will get infected by the idle holidaymood. Throughout the stay,you will remainlost in the eternal peace and will tend to take everything easy. Such is the bliss that you may even turn less attentive to the timing of the return flight or train !

Sikkim is home to Indian’s highest and the world’s third highest peak, the Khangchendzonga. In fact, nearly 35 per cent of the state is covered by the Khangchendzonga National Park making it a biodiversity hotspot. 

Sikkim is one of the handful states in India from where one can catch the glimpse or even accessmaximum number of foreign countries. To be specific, Sikkim has borders with Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan, making it strategically important to India. 

Inhabited by barely 700,000 people, Sikkim has numerous ancient Buddhist monasteries, semi-frozen lakes, sanctuaries,and most importantly an unpolluted wide open sky. Sikkim is India’s only state which has implemented a 100 per cent organic agriculture and has even banned the entry of inorganic vegetables to its territory. 

Last but not the least of the interesting facts about Sikkim ~ it is the world's second-largest producer of the spices.

When in Sikkim, the only thing you need to worry about is whether the floating clouds will hide Mt Khangchendzonga from your window and whether milky white snow will leave your vehicle stranded on the way to Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La. 
 

Gangtok

Gangtok : Located 116-km from Siliguri at an altitude of 5,410 feet, Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim. The city is scattered over the ridges of the Himalayas with narrow roads climbing up and down negotiating with the ... [+]

Tsomgo Lake and Nathula

Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, Nathu La Tsomgo Lake, popularly known as Changu Lake, is a glacial lake at an altitude of 12,310 feet. It offers a stunning view that remains a life-long memory. Tsomgo is about 40-km from Gangtok ... [+]

Silk Route

Silk Route : Ever wondered why the Great Wall of China was built? Well, one of the reasons was to ensure the protection of the Silk Road that connected the East of the Globe to the West.  In Sikkim, a tourist can avail ... [+]

Lachung and Yumthang

Lachung Circuit : About 52-km from Gangtok lies Mangan, the head quarters of North Sikkim, the largest district of the state. Mangan is famous for large-scale organic farming. The town serves as the gateway to Lachung and ... [+]

Lachen and Gorudongmar Lake

Lachen Circuit : Lachen, 107-km from Gangtok and 27-km from Chungthang, is a mountainous town in North Sikkim. Lachen means "big pass.” It serves as the one-day acclamation base before one can embark on a visit ... [+]

Namchi Ravangla and Temi Tea

South Sikkim : South Sikkim district is best known as the spiritual or pilgrimage capital of Sikkim. It hosts a number of magnificent Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimage sites beautifully placed all over the mountainous region. ... [+]

Pelling Yuksom Kaluk Rinchenpong

Pelling Circuit - West Sikkim If South Sikkim is the pilgrimage capital of Sikkim, then let Global Connection tell you that West Sikkim is the adventure capital of the state! There are a host of adventure hubs in West ... [+]

Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary

Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary A sanctuary of rhododendron flowers, Barseylies in the south-west corner of the West Sikkim district at an altitude of 10,000-km. Spread over an area of 104 sq km, across the razor-sharp Singalila ... [+]