Introduction
Breathtaking, snow-clad mountains, beautiful Buddhist monasteries, pine trees, and a serene sky welcome to the world of Sikkim. A place where you feel that nature is inviting you to relax and rejuvenate.
Sikkim is a rich and diverse state. It boasts one of the world’s highest lakes that is most scenic.
There are steep valleys covered with lush-green subtropical woodlands. Sikkim is home to beautiful mural-filled monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism.
It also has new Hindu shrines for its growing Nepali community.
Whether you are a trekker looking for a high-altitude trek that traverses through hidden mountain trails and forests or want just a relaxing holiday at a five-star property where you wake up to see Kanchenjunga, Sikkim offers you everything.
If you are a woman wanting to go on a solo trip, Wanderershub offers solo women’s trips.
If you plan to visit Sikkim, here is what you need to know.
Sikkim: An overview
Sikkim is located in the northeast part of India. It is home to the third-highest peak in the world. So the weather here is cold most of the time during the year. Sikkim was a princely state under British rule, and it continued to be an autonomous mountain kingdom till 1975 under the Republic of India.
Tibet borders Sikkim in the north and the northeast. Bhutan on the eastern side of Sikkim. Nepal in the west of Sikkim and west Bengal in the south.
Besides its natural beauty, it is also recognized as the world’s hundred percent Organic state by the United Nations.
The best time to visit Sikkim
If you plan to visit Sikkim, knowing the best time to visit is essential. Since the state is cold throughout the year, you may choose to go during the summers.
However, even during the summer, you must take woolen clothes with you. The summertime is from mid-April to July when the weather is pleasant, and temperatures range from 28 to 30 degrees Celsius. During this time, the sky is mostly clear, and the chances of spotting some of the highest Himalayan peaks are higher. October is also when tourists visit the state to enjoy the autumn. During winter, the temperature drops to as low as two to four degrees Celsius, and sometimes it even goes below zero degrees. If you are someone who enjoys the chilly winter season, you can visit this time as well.
For solo women travelers, it is better to plan the trip with a reputed travel company. Wanderershub is a reputed travel agency that offers ladies’ tour packages to solo women travelers.
How to reach Sikkim?
The easiest and best way is to fly to Bagdogra airport in West Bengal or take a train to the NJP station. You may then take a cab to Gangtok or any hill town in Sikkim. The roads are good and offer scenic views around them. It is a state safe and worthy of solo travel for women.
Places to visit in Sikkim
The most visited place in Sikkim is Gangtok. It is the state capital and worth visiting. Other places in Sikkim include Rumtek monastery, Tsomgo lake, Nathu la, Baba Harbhajan Singh temple, etc.
Conclusion
Sikkim is a beautiful place having breathtaking scenic beauty. If you are a single woman and want to explore the beautiful state, Wanderershub provides solo travel for women
