Friday, February 5, 2021

Travels (#Updated 2021 ) How to Travel Safely in India 2021 (COVID Time)

 

The sudden outbreak of COVID-19 has changed the world upside down. There has been a ‘new normal’ in 2021 since a majority of people started going back to their previous routines. This new lifestyle includes many precautions, care and some rules like social distancing, night curfew and most importantly mask. The Indian government has taken and implemented all possible rules especially when it came to travelling.

Initially, in 2020, travelling was not allowed at all but gradually in a later year, people restarted their life, leisure travelling also started. The airlines, railways and hotels all have their safety guidelines for travellers but there are many safety measures that the travellers also have to take. Though some people are still waiting for the vaccine things don’t happen overnight. So, now people who are travelling have to take all possible precautions, before and after travel. Like the ones mentioned below:

safely travel during the covid-19

Before Travel:

  1. Check the COVID Rate: Whichever is your destination you must check the current COVID rate of that particular city or town. If the place has less or no impact at all then you can at least roam around and refresh your mind from lockdown of past months.
  2. Look for Safe Mode of Transport: You can choose to fly or drive as per your chose destination. Though absolute safety measures are being taken by the airlines and railways if the destination can be covered through road then you must hire or drive a personal car. In this case, at least the safety will be in your own hand.
  3. Choose a safe place to stay: A holiday is majorly about a safe and relaxing stay which has just a perfect mattress to sleep and a wonderful balcony view. But in COVID times we need a safe and hygienic place so just look for the best one.
  4. Plan with travel agents: If you are looking for an assured safety throughout the vacation without any hassle then you must plan your trip with travel agents. It is their duty to provide you with the best and safest options whether it is for stay, transport or anything.
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During Travel:

  • Wash Hands or Sanitize: The most basic and easiest measure one can take is keeping the hands clean while travelling. This has been said even for any kind of problem that hands are the foremost carrier of any kind of virus. So, carry a sanitizer or paper-soap throughout the journey.
  • Social Distancing: If you are travelling through plane or train then this is definitely for you. In this situation, we don’t have any idea about the person standing next to in queue whether he is infected or not so better to keep 2 meters distance and stay safe.
  • Watch-out while sneezing or coughing: Another habit that one must adapt in life is to cover up while sneezing and coughing. The microdroplets are the ones that carry the virus and can spread the virus. It is not that you have it but why not to take the habit forever just for hygiene.
  • Carry your own: During travel, there are many things that are required like soaps, tissues, water and special food. At this time, try to take packed food or home-cooked food as it will save you from random sittings and crowded area.
Sanitize your Area

After Travel:

  • Sanitize your belongings: After the long and exciting vacation try to sanitize all your things as a virus can come in any form on anything so why to take a risk!
  • Isolation: Last but most important, if you have an elderly family member or young children at home then prefer distance from them at least for a week. As your vacations should have all great memories.

Chardham Yatra Tour - A Lifetime Experience

 

Chardham Tour – A Journey towards tranquillity and peace is the most supreme journey ever. Irrespective of Age, Color, Language, and Gender there is a place that treats everyone equally and that’s the abode of God. If you ever want to slacken your mind do pay heed to the light and voice that is within you and the wonder is, it will bring you closer to God every moment and every second.

If we are a traveler or someone bound with 9 to 6 jobs, if we are holding a business or serving the country we should never forget our roots our ideology and our spirituality, let me take you to the wonder of “Char Dham Yatra” an experience that will always be close to your heart and soul.

Let’s begin the chapter with a deep dive into the history of our Char Dham which includes Badrinath (North), Dwarka (West), Jagannath Puri (East), and Rameshwaram (South). To let you apprise more about its history – the formation of this holy pilgrimage circuit is credited to one of the greatest philosophers Adi Sankara being famed as Shankaracharya.

We will aid you with all these Four Abodes in brief serially. Hope we let you have a virtual journey hereby: Chardham Yatra Package

BADRINATH :

Badrinath Temple lies in Badrinath town in Chamoli district which is situated in Uttarakhand, this town Badrinath attains its name from the state Badrinath itself. It is situated alongside a headstream of the Holy Ganges. Amidst the cold breeze and shivering wind we are blessed to have Tapt Kund a hot spring on the bank of Alaknanda, not only we can shred away cool breeze but also it’s considered holy to take a dip inside. The blessings of Badrinath has been really strong and prevalent for ages.

Badrinath Temple
Badrinath Temple

It is believed that Shankar discovered a black stone image of Lord Badrinarayan made of Saligram stone in the Alaknanda River and he enshrined it in the cave new Tapt Kund but as time escaped the King of Garhwal moved the Holy Murti to the present Temple.

Thousands of devotees keep coming to the temple every year to get the blessings and find their inner peace, they witness the serenity and blessings in air around Holy Badrinath Temple.

DWARKA:

Dwarka temple is devoted to Lord Krishna. The 2.25 feet heighted idol of Lord Krishna appears so endearing that the devotees gets their heart and soul dissolved at the very moment they are there, the temple and the place has 2500 years old history to disclose to it’s devotees. It is believed that after leaving Mathura Lord Krishna established his Kingdom in Dwarka on the banks of River Gomti. And his essence since then is so much dissolved in the air that people till now can feel his presence and it is inescapable for them to worship and bow their head down before Lord Krishna. 

Dwarakadhisa Temple
Dwarakadhisa Temple

It is said and believed that after Lord Krishna left the earth, the city of Dwarka got submerged in the sea and that the city was rebuilt over more than 6 times. Isn’t it less than a wonder in itself, these sacred stories are so much alluring that no one can halt the thought of visiting such a sacred place.

It’s a hope and desire of every spiritual heart to pay heed to this place once in their lifetime.

JAGANNATH PURI

The moment we hear about Jagannath Puri our mind stretches to the famous Jagannath Yatra which is the annual Rath Yatra (Chariot Festive) in which we have three principal deities which are heavily ornamented and pulled on huge beautifully decorated cars.

Jagannath Temple
Jagannath Temple

Shree Jagannath Temple is dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu. One thing which most of the devotees find remarkable is that the idol of Jagannath is made up of wood and it ceremoniously gets replaced every 12 or 19 years by the exact replica, so no stone no metal it’s the wood in its purest form!
To pen down about its location, it is situated in Puri which is a state in Odisha on the eastern coast of India.

RAMESHWARAM

Rameshwaram temple is dedicated to God Shiva. It is one of the twelve jyotirlinga temples thus here God Shiva is worshipped in the form of jyotirlinga which means “pillar of light”. What makes the temple mark it’s different is that it has the longest corridor among all Hindi Temples in India.

Rameshwaram temple
Rameshwaram temple

As per the ancient Hindu Scriptures (the Puranas),  Lord Rama along with his wife Sita and younger brother Laxman worshipped the lingam here, lingam is an iconic symbol of Shiva. This worship was offered upon the advice of sages to expiate the sin of Brahmahatya incurred while killing of the Brahmin Ravana. That’s how remarkable and astonishing the chronicle of the temple is!

Rameshwaram temple is situated in Tamil Nadu, it is on Pamban Island separated from mainland India by the Pambal channel.

The Recognition for these Four Abodes is never-ending, there is an unfaltering anecdote about them, our belief will always be persistent and our approbation towards them will keep on growing and rising.

The words, the stories or the expressions are not enough, to find out the glory of these ancient temples and the beautiful abode of God one must visit these places, you will be touched with the sublime of the aura of these places! There is something that will make you feel more relieved, more sparkling, and much more spirited.. It is going to be a true blessing and a lifetime experience!!!

Chardham Yatra Tour Package

Chardham Yatra 2021
Route:
  Delhi – Haridwar – Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot – Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi – Guptkashi – Kedarnath – Rudraparayag – Badrinath – Rishikesh – Delhi
Duration: 10 Nights 11 Days
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Kedarnath Dham Yatra
Duration:
05 Nights/06 Days
Route:  Delhi – Haridwar – Guptkashi – Kedarnath – Guptkashi – Rishikesh – Delhi

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Andaman Tour Packages - A Coral Paradise of India

 

Andaman and Nicobar Islands are perfect for a laid-back, relaxed, and enjoyable holiday tour. Whether you are looking for an Andaman tour package for couples, family, or friends, you’ll get all types of activities to get entertained. Here you can enjoy sunbathing at the beach with various fun adventure sports like water surfing, deep-sea diving, hiking to nearby famous places, etc. Andaman tourism is quite known as a complete entertainment package for all age groups. Make sure your Andaman tour package includes all and if you are booking your Andaman tour plan with Shikhar Travels then you don’t have to worry about anything.
Andaman Aqualife
Andaman Aqualife

This alluring group of islands is a union territory of India in the Bay of Bengal Sea. Its capital Port Blair is not a huge city but an incredibly beautiful and peaceful place to be at and Havelock islands are favorite among all tourists. It is a beautiful little heaven with crystal clear sea water which is the world’s largest home to sea turtles. You can enjoy this unique marine life by opting for snorkeling or scuba diving. Most of the months are ‘Best time to visit Andaman’ except for the monsoon which occurs in the mid-year.

Andaman Waterfront
Andaman Waterfront

Andaman tour should start with the city tour in Port Blair which is connected via air flight from all major cities of India. If you have booked your tour with Shikhar travels then your stay and flights will be completely done. On day one, the foremost visit should be to the beach as it is among the most amazing beaches you have seen like Corbyn’s Cove beach where you can relax and enjoy your whole day with water sports. On this day you can also add a visit to Cellular jail as it is in the city. This place is important in terms of Indian History as many freedom fighters were imprisoned here and tortured for a really long time. There will be light and sound shows too where they show stories of freedom struggle.

Andaman Scuba Diving
Andaman Scuba Diving

As the marine life in this region is worth watching so next day you can head towards North Bay on a ferry to see some amazing spices and spellbinding coral life. Here you can enjoy snorkeling or scuba diving at its best. Even if you are not a swimmer the trainers and organizers are available at the beach who can teach you the little techniques. So you won’t be missing out on anything. After that Ross Island is the place where one can enjoy nature walks and get acquainted with the beautiful fauna of the island.

Andaman Snorkeling
Andaman Snorkeling

All these destinations are near to Port Blair so you can come back and stay at your hotel in Port Blair. After this, you can move ahead and shift to Havelock Island and Neil Island. Both the places are also known as SwarajDweep and ShaheedDweep respectively where both the names are related to freedom and martyr as per the history of the place. Havelock Island is more famous for its Kalapathar beach as this beach has black rocks on its coastline which gives a unique landscape. Similarly, in Neil Island, there are picturesque places that you can visit to enjoy the day like Bharatpur Beach, Laxmanpur Beach, and Natural Bridge. Each one of them has something different to see especially Laxmanpur beach where the sea is shallow and calm which makes it a perfect place for snorkeling. Also, the Natural Bridge is a rock that naturally shaped like a bridge usually called a replica of the Howrah Bridge in Kolkata.

Andman Neil Island
Andaman Neil Island

The whole group of island, Andaman and Nicobar is a real treat to the eyes of a nature lover as for an adventure lover. The most beautiful beaches in the world make it a must-visit tourist destination in India.

Book Andaman Tour Packages

Duration:
7 Days 6 Nights
Activities: Scuba Diving | Sea Walk | Semi Submarine Coral Safari | Snorkeling | Glass Bottom Ride | Jet Ski
Best Time: January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December
Region: South india
Holidays Theme: Beach Holidays, Culture & Heritage, Activity Holidays, Short Break
Routes: Port Blair - Ross Island - Havelock - Kalapathar Beach - Neil Island -Port Blair
Price 2021
INR 19690

 

 

 

Monday, January 18, 2021

Gaumukh Tapovan Trekking 2021 -Full Guided Trek - Shikhar Travels

Gaumukh Tapovan Trek 2021:  The Gaumukh (3889 m) - Tapovan (4328 m) Trek is the most visited and most charmed treks of all in the area. It has entrancing grand excellence that will captivate each nature darling. The trek itself is lovely to the point that both the spots, Gaumukh and Tapovan are really unique. As Tapovan is the base camp site to not many close-by mountain endeavors, this spot is a genuine treat to eyes where you can see Mount Shivling directly in front, Mount Meru, Bhagirathi tops, and different tops in encompassing. It is a significant beautiful spot that one should encounter once in a lifetime. Gaumukh trek package


Gaumukh Tapovan Trek, Situated in Gharwal locale in Uttarkashi, Gaumukh-Tapovan has solid strict confidence in the Hindu religion. The trek in this district of Uttarkashi is otherwise called Gangotri Dham where individuals from better places visit to observe the heavenly Gangotri Glacier which is quite known for the beginning of the sacred stream Ganga. The nose of the icy mass from where the stream is obvious to everybody is Gaumukh. It is a piece of Gangotri Glacier. This nose resembles the mouth of a cow that is the reason it was named by some holy person as Gaumukh implies Cow's mouth. It is considered being exceptionally holy the same number of travelers of Hindu conviction even take a plunge in this softening ice sheet water. Indeed, the gutsy ones in frigid water. Normally, the best ideal opportunity to visit Gaumukh – Tapovan Trek is in summer and pre-winter for example from May to June and September till a week ago of October. Winters and rains are too unforgiving in this locale so the trek is shut around then. 


 The total trek of Gaumukh-Tapovan begins from Gangotri which can be reached by means of street. As the Shikhar Travel Gaumukh-Tapovan Trek, gives a completely guided trip where the excursion begins directly from the appearance in Delhi and arriving at Gangotri with overnight ends at Rishikesh and Uttarkashi. These stays will be at lodgings and at Shikhar Nature Resort which has all the necessary extravagances and comforts. After this the principle trek begins in Gangotri where the conventions should be finished with specialists like enrollment and endeavors. This trip certainly needs earlier high height experience as the climate and elevation changes to very quick with each end. 

 The grand perspective on powerful Himalayas begins directly with the principal day trek from Gangotri to Bhojbasa. It is a 14 kms trek where the path obliges the stream Bhagirathi. It bit by bit goes climb where you'll begin seeing Bhagirathi gathering of pinnacles flawlessly canvassed in day off. This diverting perspective will take you to the principal outdoors sight of this trek at a height on 3729 m, Bhojbasa. Here, residences are additionally accessible by Gharwal Mandal Vikas Nigam for solo voyagers or pioneers. So the overnight stay here will be simple and agreeable. 


 
Next morning the trip will begin for Tapovan through Gaumukh. This path is very troublesome now as the path will be passing hard ice and rocks which isn't anything but difficult to walk. This will be significantly when the trip goes over Gangotri ice sheet and reaches to the nose of heavenly River Ganga which is Gaumukh. You'll be amazed to see the stream and the width of this waterway at this start. This is see is totally enchanted and that is the place where you put stock in the force of Mother Nature. 

 Pushing ahead on this path towards Tapovan you'll get captivated by the perspective on Bhagirathi pinnacles and Mount Shivling as become greater and still aloof. This green and stone knoll of Tapovan gives a heartfelt fulfillment subsequent to coming to. It leaves you enchant as there is no portrayal of how excellent and magnificent the view is. The Mount Shivling standing so high right in front and rest snow covered pinnacles are over taking a gander at Tapovan. It is without a doubt should attempt trek. 


 After the overnight stay at Tapovan currently it's an ideal opportunity to return back to Chirbasa through Bhojbasa. This new spot for outdoors is a lovely stream side area in pie backwoods which is encircled by wonderful Bhagirathi tops. You'll certainly appreciate it as it is another and diverse to the past campgrounds. At that point further following day, treking down to Gangotri from where everybody will drive back according to timetable of returning to Delhi by means of Uttarkashi and Rishikesh.

 

Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

Duration: 11 Days 10 Nights

Activities: Trekking, Camping & Photography of Nature

Best Time: May, June, September, October

Region: North India

Holidays Theme: Trekking

Routes: Delhi - Rishikesh - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Bhojbasa - Gaumukh - Tapovan - Chirbasa -Gangotri - Uttarkashi - Rishikesh - Delhi

 



Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Kedarkantha Winter Trek 2021-Best Snow Trek of India | Shikhar Travels

 

Kedarkantha Trek (3810m) is one of the most loved and chosen trek of Uttrakhand. This is trek is much known for its pictorial views especially in winters. Kedarkantha Trek camping in winter 2021/22 is fun and easy as anyone with little guidance and supervision can experience this wonderful region. This trek lies in Govind Pashu Vihar National Park in north Uttarakhand with scenic beauty where the trail passes through the forests of pine, oak & deodar, small water streams and mountains that stand high in front.

Kedarkantha Trek camping in winter 2021/22
Kedarkantha Trek camping in winter 2021/22

This view includes peaks of Swargarohini, Black Peak, Bandarpunch, and some Himalayan ranges from Himachal Pradesh. kedarkantha winter trek 2021

kedarkantha winter trek 2021
kedarkantha winter trek 2021

Kedarkantha trek package by Shikhar Travels start with the arrival at Dehradun. There will be one night stay here as the next day we will head to Sankri village which is the gateway to many treks in this region. This mountain journey will be 180km long so we’ll have halts for lunch and refreshments. If we’ll start early morning from Dehradun then we can easily reach Sankri by afternoon. The village is quite small by you’ll see many trekkers in the village.

Kedarkantha trek package
Kedarkantha trek package

This place is a trailhead for treks like Bali Pass, Har Ki Dun, Borasu Pass, Bharadsar Lake etc. There will be an overnight stay here to get acclimatize to the altitude and weather. Kedarkantha Snow Trek 2021

Shikhar Tram at Kedarkantha Trek 2021
                                        Shikhar Tram at Kedarkantha Trek 2021

The trek can be started after breakfast to the first camping sight, Juda ka talab. This trail is of 4 kms, crossing village Saur, some water stream and pine forest. Here trail goes steep for some meters, some zigzag path and reaches to the wide ridge and then leads to Juda ka Talab.

Kedarkantha Snow Trek 2021
                                                      Kedarkantha Snow Trek 2021

Best Snow Trek of India Here you’ll see beautiful snow-capped peaks surrounding the place including the famous Swargarohini Peak. Also if you are lucky enough you might witness the frozen Juda ka Talab. As the temperature in winter drops the lake water turns into ice and sometimes freezes as one can easily walk on it.

Best Snow Trek of India
                                                             Best Snow Trek of India

Now after this wonderful experience the trail will head to the base camp. This trek will take you through some splendid views of grass patches and snow beds. Later it will reach to a huge open ground that is surrounded by majestic snow peaks of Swargarohini, Poonch & Kalang. If it’s a moon night then these same peaks will shine so bright with white moon light. Here you’ll also have Kedarkantha peak right in front standing high. India’s Most Popular Winter Trek 2021

                                               Kedarkantha Treks Uttarakhand 2021

The final trail to our destination has to start early as it is 6-7 hrs long. So if possible, group can start in dark as the sunrise from the top looks really beautiful and mesmerizing. Walking on snow in dark might be a little difficult but the destination holds a lot to offer. best trekking places in India.

dark as the sunrise
                                               Dark as the sunrise at Kedarkantha Trek

As soon as you reach there just enjoy the dawn and slowly the sun rays will come over all the peaks and will give a beautiful sight that one can ever experience. This beautiful place will also have Gangotri & Yamunotri range view. Kedarkantha Treks Uttarakhand 2021

                                     Kedarkantha Trekking in Uttarakhand 2021

After making lots of memories just make up your mind to walk back to Sankari. This will be covered directly as the downhill walk will take less time and can be completed easily. Then next day will start early with breakfast and long drive back to Dehradun which will lead the final departure.

kedarkantha trek height 3810M
                   kedarkantha trek height 3810M

Kedarkantha Trek Best Time

Duration:- 05 Days /04 Nights
Activities:- Trekking, Camping & Photography of Nature
Best Time:- January, February, March
Region:- North India
Routes:- Dehradun – Sankri – Juda Ka Talab – Base Camp – Summit – Sankari – Dehradun
Price 2021:- INR 7000
Fixed Departure Validity date 2021
09 Jan To 13 Jan
22 Jan To 26 Jan
05 Feb To 09 Feb
19 Feb To 23 Feb

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Thursday, December 24, 2020

Dodital winter trek | Dodital Trek 2021 | Dodital winter Lake Trekking Package

 

Home for Himalayan trout, Dodital (3310 m) is one of the most beautiful lakes in Uttarakhand attracting many trekkers from around the world. It is named after Trout called ‘Dodi’ in the local language and these Dodi reside right here in the lake. Along with this, the place holds special belief among people as it is considered the holy birthplace of the Hindu god, Lord Ganesha. Here you’ll find a temple of Lord Ganesha near the lake and here people believe in worshiping power.

The wide range of the Himalayas, beautiful deep valleys, and forests of deodar, oak, pine, and bamboo make Dodital Trek 2021 a favorite trek among nature lovers. It looks more alluring during winters so many people prefer doing it as a Dodital winter trek. You might also be lucky to see some beautiful thick snow beds during Dodital Trek in December.  Apart from this, there will be many pleasant sights here of unique flora and fauna of Himalayas.

This beautiful winter trek by Shikhar Travels passes through meadows and forests which will be covered with snow and will lead to the beautiful sight of the majestic Himalayan Range from the lake. To reach here you have to reach Dehradun first where team Shikhar will be waiting for you to start this fully guided trek.  The first overnight stay will be at Dehradun only as the next day early morning the team will head to Shikhar Nature Park, Uttarkashi. This luxury campsite is the property of Shikhar Travels with all the amenities that are required. There will be a night stay here as the journey was quite long. Before the next day’s departure, there will be little briefing about the trek, about the place, and how exactly the tour will proceed. Dodital winter Lake Trekking Package

Dodital winter Lake Trekking Package

The trekking day will start after breakfast where the team will be driving till Sangamchatti for 40 mins and from here the trek starts. Today we’ll be stopping at a remote place Bhewra which is our first campsite near a beautiful waterfall. This day the trek will be for nearly 4-5 hrs where it will pass through deep forest. The next day we’ll be full of excitement as the trek will finally take us to the most talked place, Dodital. This day will slowly gain altitude as the trek passes through a beautiful deep valley. There will a halt in Majhi for lunch where you can also witness beautiful small shepherds’ huts and you might see some sheep as well. You will also have a splendid view of Darwa Top which is another beautiful destination of this trip. But we have Dodital first, so continuing on the trail we’ll finally reach one of the most beautiful Himalayan Lakes surrounded by beautiful snow-covered forest. It was good 4-5 hrs of walking so you can now relax, fresh up, visit the temple, take a walk around and enjoy the bonfire at your pre-set camps. Also, don’t forget to spot the trout in Lake.

Dodital Trek
Winter Dodital Lake trek

After admiring this beautiful lake view, will start an early morning Dodital to Darwa Top trek which is 5 km and will take nearly 2-3 hrs (depending on the pace). With a spellbinding view of the Himalayas around, we’ll climb further to the meadow at an altitude of 4150 m. This view from Darwa Top is so mesmerizing that each direction has its own beauty. After enjoying the view and having lunch, we’ll head back to Dodital campsite and enjoy the rest of the day around the lake and if lucky with clear sky then you can gaze at stars.

Dodital Trek
Dodital Trek

The last day of the trek will start early as we’ll be heading back directly to Sangamchatti. The trail will be easy in moving down and will not take much time as it took earlier while climbing. Soon we’ll be on the connecting road from here we’ll be driving back to Shikhar Nature Resort. Here you can relax for the night and can enjoy the evening by the riverside. After this next day, the team will take the tour further till Dehradun and will drop as the departure is scheduled. 

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Famous Tourist Places in Sikkim | The Incredible Untouched Beauty of Sikkim

Sikkim is a real paradise that lies far from the city lights in the foothills of Himalayas in north eastern part of India. It is the least populated state of the nation with break taking beauty that homes to many untouched high altitude lakes, snow capped mountains including world’s third highest peak, Kanchenjunga and exotic flora and fauna. The capital and the only populous city in Sikkim, Gangtok is an ideal destination to explore the beauty of nature along with the local culture. Along with Zuluk, Lachung, Pelling, there are many other tourist places in Sikkim state. This place offers each type of holiday to everyone like the adventurous, cultural, honeymoon, Buddhist pilgrimage, spiritual enlightenment, and fun. There is no on best tourist place in Sikkim as all the destinations are unique in itself. The serenity and tranquillity of this region will make you fall in love with this place.

Most of the famoustourist places in Sikkim like Nathang, Yuksom, Geyzing etc are perfect assortment of nature’s beauty, opulent history and heart melting culture. Here the monasteries are incomparably beautiful, local food is so delicious, and the local clothes and art pieces are must to shop. There might be many places of tourist interest in Sikkim like famous and height lake, Gurudongmar or largest Buddhist shrine, Lachung Gompa but all these need an itinerary so the holidays can be enjoyed fully. Below are some holiday packages that Shikhar Travels offers:

1.                                                                       North East India Honeymoon Package:

 Beautiful hilltop view in Gangtok to cultural visit in Pelling to romantic sunset at fragrant tea gardens of Darjeeling, this is an ideal tour for honeymoon couples. One will enjoy the beauty of north east along with some fun activities like Yak ride and snow games. Then some nature admiration tours to some beautiful lakes and waterfalls of the region. Lastly, city tours in Gangtok and Darjeeling for unavoidable shopping.

2.                                                                                                                         North East Himalaya Tour:

 

This tour will give an experience of rich culture of north-east India that starts with a fun toy train ride in Darjeeling. It will take you through famous tea gardens and then meeting Buddhist culture in beautiful monasteries at Pemayangtse. After this spiritual enlightenment, the tour will head to Gangtok which is the best among all Sikkim tourist places.

3.                                                                                               Goechala Trek, Sikkim:

 


One of the most popular trekking routes of west Sikkim is Goechala trek which is also known as Kanchenjunga view trek. This trek goes through deep forests that take you to a height that mesmerizes you with the beautiful view of world’s third highest peak.

4.    Hiking in Sikkim:

 


The beauty of Sikkim is a no secret that is why people from different corners visit to see this untouched beauty. So, we have specially curated a tour that is going to be favorite among nature lovers. This trip has some fun hiking to lakes or monasteries in and around Gangtok. Also, the best part of this tour is that you can easily visit many of these Sikkim tourist places in December as well.

5.    Mount Fery Expedition:
An ideal tour for experienced adventure enthusiasts, Mt Fery expedition which is  situated at an altitude of 5859 m. This is one of the most admired and technical Himalayan expedition in Sikkim as the trail is mostly rocky and steep. But this is going to be a lifetime experience.

6.    Darjeeling and North Sikkim:
The popular tourist destinations of North East India in one tour package. It covers the beautiful tea gardens and colonial-era architecture of Darjeeling to the stunning view of Kanchenjuenga in gangtok. It’s a perfect leisure trip with friends and families.

7.    Sandakphu Trek:
Sandakphu or Singalila ridge trek is a much known trek in Darjeeling region. This trek offers mesmerizing panoramic view from the top which also includes the spectacular view of Mount Everest, Mount Makalu, Mount Kanchenjuenga and Mount Lhotse. So, this trip brings a real treat to eyes.

8.    Uttarey Singalila Trek:
This beautiful trek on Nepal and Sikkim political border passes through beautiful barren landscape and grassy meadow that takes you to the top and giving beautiful view of Kanchenjuenga.

9.    The Bailley Trail – Gorichen Trek:

A unique tour in Arunachal Pradesh that starts from the capital Guahati and then passes through multiple valleys. All these valleys are connected with 6 different passes that reached to the height of 4550 m at Tse La. This trek has amazing untouched and natural view of forests, peaks and lakes.

 

Best Time to Visit Sikkim: Sikkim is well known for its incomparable beauty which cannot be defined in a word. Similarly, the admirer of this place visit any time of year as it depends on the purpose as well. Usually, the spring (March to May) and autumn (October – mid December) are the most beautiful time to witness the unparallel beauty of Sikkim but if you are a winter person then chilly December visits are also not bad.

Famous Food of Sikkim: Sikkim has an influence of its neighbouring region on food like Nepal, Tibet and parts of West Bengal. Its staple food is Lentils and Rice which they call Dal- Bhaat is local language. Other than this they have Momos and Thupka which has been loved by many people in nation now. Then they have Sael roti, Kodo Ko Roti, Phagshapa, Kinema Curry, Bamboo shoot curry with rice, Gundruk and Sinki.

Climatic conditions of Sikkim: Sikkim has a temperate climate where most of the parts of Sikkim have average temperature of 18 – 20 degree Celsius. Some parts see high temperature in summer that goes up to 40 degree Celsius and some parts goes lowest to -5 degree Celsius as well.