Communities, Cultures, Religions and Customs of different hues intermingle freely here in Sikkim to constitute a homogeneous blend. The predominant communities are the LEPCHAS, BHUTIAS and NEPALESE.
The people of Sikkim are warm, simple and friendly with a nature gaiety.
The customs and rituals of Sikkim are as diverse as the ethnic that inhabit the land ; the 'Lepchas' -- essentially children of the forest , the 'Bhutias' and the 'Nepalese' .
Be it the chasing away of the evil spirit or the celebrations on the occasion of the New Year, the Sikkimese do it all with a gay abandon. And if you're fortunate you could persuade the Sikkimese to offer you ' chang' - a preparation from fermented millet. The drink is served to you in bamboo containers with a hollow bamboo pipe. |
 Day 01: Arrived Airport/Railway station and drive to Kalimpong. S/on.
Day 02: Explore Kalimpong, visit lava-loley gaon. S/on Kalimpong.
Day 03: Kalimpong drive Darjeeling. S/on.
Day 04; Explore Darjeeling.
Dat 05: Darjeeling drive Yuksam, Enrute visit Tashiding monastery. S/on.
Day 06: Explore Yuksam. S/on.
Day 07: Yuksam drive Pelling.S/on pelling.
Day 08: Pelling Drive Ravangla. S/on.
Day 09: Ravangla Drive Gangtok. S/on.
Day 10: Explore Gangtok, including Phodong Monastery. S/on.
Day 11: Gangtok drive back to Airport/Railway station.
Duration: 10 nights 11 Days.
Best time to visit: Throughout the year.
|
