SIKKIM as a tourist destination has been very satisfying for all kinds of holiday seekers. Though being such a small state yet we have so much to offer. You name it, we have 3rd highest mountain in the world, Mt. Khangchendzonga to a variety of lakes, different types of tradition and culture and unique species of Flora and Fauna.

From a tourist point of view, existence of peaceful environment, panoramic view of lofty mountains, beauty of nature in its natural form and communal harmony itself is the major factor to attract holiday planners. In fact Sikkim has been included in Guinness Book of World Records as the "Most Peaceful State". We have highest number of monasteries in India belonging to different sects and the major one is the Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre, the seat of the Kagyu Order, which was built in 1960 after the arrival of his Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa.

Area : 7300 sq. km.

Capital : Gangtok

Altitude : 5,840 ft

Population : 5,40,493

Climate:

Summer

Max- 21°C Min - 13°C Winter Max -13°C Min - 0.48°C Rainfall : 325 cm per annum Best Season: March - May October- December Clothing: Summer - Light Woolens Winter- Heavy Woolens

SIKKIM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTERS

1. SIKKIM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE NEW SIKKIM HOUSE. 14, PANCHSHEEL MARG, CHANAKYAPURI, NEW DELHI - 110021. PHONE: 011 - 26115346   2. SIKKIM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE SNT COLONY, HILL CART ROAD, SILIGURI, WEST BENGAL PHONE: 95353 - 2512646   3. SIKKIM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE NJP RAILWAY STATION, NEW JALPAIGURI, WEST BENGAL PHONE: 95353-2690475   4. SIKKIM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE BAGDOGRAAIRPORT, BAGDOGRA, WEST BENGAL PHONE: 95353-2698030   5. SIKKIM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE NEW SIKKIM HOUSE, 4/1 MIDDLETON STREET, KOLKATA PHONE: 033 - 22817905 033 - 22815328   6. SIKKIM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE M.G. MARG, GANGTOK, EAST SIKKIM PHONE: 03592 -221634   7. SIKKIM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE UPPER PELLING, NEAR GIRL'S HOSTEL OF PELLING, WEST SIKKIM   8. SIKKIM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE JORETHANG BAZAR, OPPOSITE SNT, SOUTH SIKKIM   9. SIKKIM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE RAVANGLA BAZAR, ON WAY TO CHOZO LAKE, SOUTH SIKKIM   10. SIKKIM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE NEAR BELLVIEW HOTEL, CHOWRASTA, DARJEELING, WEST BENGAL PHONE: 0354-2257248   11. SIKKIM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE BELOW DAK BANGLOW ALLEYROAD, NAMCHI, SOUTH SIKKIM PHONE:953595-264557   12. SIKKIM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE OPPOSITE POLICE CHECK POST, MELLI, SOUTH SIKKIM PHONE: 03592-248536   13. SIKKIM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE NEAR TOURIST LODGE, RANGPO, EAST SIKKIM PHONE: 03592 - 240818   14. SIKKIM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE BELOW LINGDUM MONASTERY, RANKA, EAST SIKKIM   15. SIKKIM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE LACHEN, NORTH SIKKIM   16. SIKKIM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE MANGAN, NORTH SIKKIM

:: DO’S ::

Always travel with a guide. Vegetation is fragile; follow designated trails. Avoid littering and deposit garbage at designated places. Keep all pollutants away from streams and lakes. Respect local culture by taking permission before taking photographs. Dress modestly. Be aware of the customs and manners and culture of the local people. It is customary to leave a donation at a monastery and to circle shrines in clockwise direction.

:: DO NOT'S ::

Do not disturb wildlife or its habitat. Do not buy endangered species or antiques. Do not smoke, drink alcohol or talk loudly near sacred places. Do not pluck plants or flowers