SIKKIM

GANGTOK - World's 3 rd highest mountain Kanchenjunga (8598 m), trekking, palace, handicrafts, orchid sanctuary, Rumtek monastery (24 km).

LACHUNG - 123 km from Gangtok, Yak country, waterfalls, scenic beauty.

YUMTHANG - 24 km from Lachung, Yak country, hot springs.

NATHU LA - 4400 m high pass on the India - China/Tibet road. The trade route is opened on July 2006.

TASHIDING - Monastery, Buddhist pilgrim centre.

YUKSOM - Lakes, scenic beauty, training base for Himalayan training institute.

FESTIVALS - Losar (Feb), Losoong (Nov/Dec).