About Sikkim
Situated in the Eastern Himalayas, this beautiful state of Sikkim is sandwiched between the kingdom of Nepal in the West and Bhutan in the East, Tibet in the North and the state of West Bengal in the South. With an area of 7,300 sq. kms, measuring 115 kms from north to south and 65 kms. From East to West, the elevation ranging from 244 mts to over 8550 mts., above sea level, approximately latitude of 27 degree North and longitude of 88 degree East.
This small state belies its richness of culture, customs, heritage, flora and fauna. Sikkim, once a protectorate of India with a monarchy government but metamorphosed as the 22nd state of the Indian Union in the year 1975. The population of the state is only 4,20,000 as per the last census. Amidst the grandeur of the mountain peaks, lush green valleys cascading waterfalls and fast flowing rivers, beautiful monasteries and terraced hills, Sikkim offers her visitor a rare and exotic experience.
Climate
October to mid-December is autumn and this is one of the finest seasons in Sikkim. The rains have washed the atmosphere clear and there are views of the mountains almost every day. The days are clear and sunny and the nights crisp and cold.
The average summer and winter temperatures in Gangtok are given below:
Summer: Max. 250C Min. 120 C
Winter: Max. 15 0C Min. 50
Traveling by Air
You can fly directly to Bagdogra Airport in North Bengal from Delhi, Kolkotta and Guwahati. All flights feature business class and amenities of international standards.
Airfares fluctuate with the changes in exchange rates. Departure flight tickets should be reconfirmed one day in advance to avoid inconveniences by possible flight cancellation or changes in the flight schedule. Overweight luggage charges are levied.
Sikkim Tourism operates daily five seater helicopter service between Gangtok & Bagdogra connecting all Civil Filghts.
Traveling by Road
All visitors entering Sikkim by land use this entry points other than (1) Kakarbhitta (2) Phunstholling (3) Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station, Bagdogra Airport (4) Darjeeling (5) Kalimpong.
Traveling by Train
All visitors entering Sikkim by train the two closet railway stations are Siliguri & New Jalpaiguri connecting Kolkotta, Guwahati, Lucknow and other important cities in India.