Sikkim Village Walk
Located in the North East of the Indian sub continent, the Buddhist Kingdom of Sikkim shares borders with Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal and is nestled in the heart of India’s Eastern Himalayan range. Carved from glaciers and rivers, Sikkim bears testament to the generosity of the Himalayas. Fed by over one hundred rivers and hot springs, the North-Eastern Indian state boasts some of the most exotic wild flora & fauna and rich Buddhist culture dating back to the 8th Century. Stroll through colorful markets or step into ancient monasteries as you explore this oasis in the Himalayas. Sikkim is the perfect destination to experience a melting pot of Himalayan and Indian cultures. Imagine crisp mountain air combined with immaculate cleanliness and the friendliest hosts one will ever encounter.
Sikkim is inhabited by numerous indigenous clans now following an almost Spartan Buddhist way of life. In the 1700s Sikkim was invaded by Nepal and power swung between the Nepalese monarchy and the native Sikkimese until the arrival of the British in India. An alliance with the British enabled Sikkim to attain independence from Nepal and it become a sovereign Kingdom until 1975 when it seceded to India. Through the British reign, Sikkim served as the primary trade route to Tibet, Bhutan and Myanmar giving it great strategic and economic importance.
This is a 'village house' experience that avoids the over commercialization of Sikkim and takes you out, off the beaten track to the unspoilt villages of the valley. Visits to serene monasteries and the backdrop of the multiple white peaks of Khangchendzonga Mountain (8598m).
