Vacation In Sikkim: Where To Stay And What to Do

The second smallest state in India, Sikkim, calls you for a rejuvenating holiday to splurge in. Sharing borders with neighbouring countries on three sides (Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal) and West Bengal on one, this place has more to it than natural landscapes.  

In Sikkim, you will find a variety of temples like Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, and natural viewpoints. While planning to enjoy these places, you can rely on family hotels in Sikkim for a comfortable stay. Also, the place stands as an abode to the Kanchenjunga, the third-highest peak in the world. The locals of Sikkim are very welcoming and will serve you the best of indigenous cooking, made with love. The gateway to Northeast India will surprise you if you are passionate about art and culture. With so much waiting for you outside, why not make a plan this summer? Read on to discover where to stay and what to do and enjoy the top sightseeing in Sikkim.

Where To Stay?

OYO has the best quality accommodation services in East Sikkim and Gangtok region. The rooms are spacious, well-lit, and furnished, with an attached bath and the best amenities for you to experience. Here is a list of amenities that you can expect from most of the hotels when booking with OYO:

• Complimentary breakfast
• In-house restaurant
• Banquet hall
• Conference room
• CCTV surveilled common spaces
• Fire safe
• An Acko-insured stay

OYO maintains absolute transparency when it comes to room charges. Also, there are a variety of offers and discounts available on the website and App to help you save on accommodations.

• You get up to 5% off on the regular charges with OYO Wizard member hotels.
• Apply coupon code OYOFESTIVE50 to avail up to 65% off.

Each OYO property is well sanitised, and staff are given the right training to serve you a comfortable stay. Also, the OYO family hotels are close to various tourist attractions of Sikkim, making you indulge in the best experiences without wasting too much time travelling.

What To Do?

Once you are done with the accommodation, make your list of what you can do in the beautiful state.

Indulge In Spirituality

When in Sikkim, you will find a lot of Buddhist monasteries around. Each one of them comes with an extravagant past and beautiful architecture inside. One such among the rest is the Rumtek Monastery, which served as the home to the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa. This place also makes for a perfect example of Tibetan architecture. Each holy structure in Sikkim beholds the characteristics of Buddhist culture, heritage and craftsmanship.   

Experience The View Of Tsomgo Lake

The lake stands for beauty, culture and religious mysticism. On visiting, you will witness rhododendron flowers and Alpine forests surrounding the oval lake. When visiting during the winter time, this lake freezes to offer a spectacular site.

Reminisce The Past With Nathula Pass

The Nathula Pass, located 4310 metres from sea level, has been a great pathway to India since prehistoric times. Earlier known as the Silk Route, this place has a massive role in the growth of Indian civilisation. At present, Nathula Pass stands as the top sightseeing spots in Sikkim, besides serving as an active border between India and China.

Don’t Miss The Zero Point

Usually people do not have Zero Point listed in their travel itinerary, but visiting the same does make for a great adventure. Covered under glittering snow, you will find the place serving as the grazing ground of yaks with nomadic shepherds monitoring them. Add it to your places for top sightseeing in Sikkim and get amazed.

Try Sikkim’s Authentic Cuisine

You should never miss out on these indigenous Sikkim delicacies at any cost:

• Thukpa: It is a Tibetan soup and one of the most loved foods in Sikkim. You will find both vegetarian and non-veg versions of the same.
• Dal Bhat: It is a regular lentil soup with rice and vegetable curry.
• Kinema: Kinema has a sticky texture and is prepared from soya beans, first boiled and then fermented.
• Phagshapa: It is a strip of pork stewed with radish and dry chillies.
• Sinki: Made of radish taproots, chopped, pressed over the straw and fermented.
• Dhindo: Dhindo has a sticky texture, prepared by boiling water and pouring cornflour, buckwheat and ground millet. The paste is then rolled in a ball shape, and you can enjoy it with lentil soup or chutney.

Conclusion

A staycation at Sikkim will offer an offbeat travel experience amid nature, making you indulge in the beauty of nature at its best. Book family hotels in Sikkim with OYO and experience comfort every day.