Sikkim Tourist Places
The state of Sikkim is located in the northeastern part of the country, and shares its borders with three countries, namely, China, Bhutan and Nepal. Sikkim is among the most smallest states in India yet extremely beautiful. It is placed below the presence of Mt. Khangchendzonga, in the Eastern Himalayas. The entire state is spread over an area of 7300 sq. km. The state is 114 kms long and 64 kms wide.Sikkim is renowned for being home to an astounding number of animals, flowers and birds. There are more than 450 species of birds including vultures, bulbuls, eagles, pheasants, minivets and whistling thrush and 400 species of butterflies in this region. The rarely seen snow leopard, red panda, musk deer, blue sheep and Himalayan black bear, can be seen in the various places in this state. The most renowned National park located in this state is the Kanchendzonga National Park.
The lustrous state offers a lot to the tourists who visit the land. The monasteries are the true testament of the Sikkim region. The most amazing monasteries located in this region include Rumtek, Tashiding, Pemayangtse etc. These monasteries were built nearly 200 years ago. There are a number of festivals which are held in these monasteries, which act as an intriguing point for the tourists, who desire of seeking more and more about the monasteries.
Sikkim is a paradise for avid trekkers. The Dzongri trek and Goecha peak offers the amazing thrill of trekking. Teesta River which flows through this region, provides an intriguing touch to this state so do the various lakes such as the khecheopalri lake, tsomgo lake, and lakshmi pokhari lake. The best time to tour the state of Sikkim is between the months of September to November and March to May.
