General Information
The beautiful hill state of Sikkim lies on the eastern tip of the Himalayas bordered by Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet. It is believed that the name Sikkim is derived from the Limbu word "suhim", meaning "New House" or "Happy Home". Sikkim’s size belies the richness of culture, customs, heritage, flora and fauna which will enrich you. Sikkim is a small stretch of rugged land just 115 km by 65 km sandwiched between the kingdom of Nepal in the West where the Singalila Ridge forms a natural border and the Kingdom of Bhutan in the East. Towards its Northern border is the plateau of Tibet whereas in the South, the Tista and Rangit River forms a natural boundary with the Indian state of West Bengal.

 

Total Area :7,096 sq. kms.
Latitude: 27.33 North
Longitude: 88.61 East
Population: 4,91,000
Nearest Airport Bagdogra :130 kms.
Nearest Railway Station :New Jalpaiguri 114 kms.

 

The drive from Siliguri/ Bagdogra Airport/ New Jalpaiguri Station takes you through evergreen forests with the road gently meandering along the scenic Teesta river valley. The splendid views and natural beauty of the unspoiled hills are truly unforgettable. Gangtok is connected by National Highway 31A to Siliguri which is 115 km.

 

Getting There and away
Indian Airlines : 0353-2511495
Bagdogra Airport : 0353-2551666
Jet Airways : 0353-2435876/2435877
Silk Route : 03592-203354/204049
Josse & Josse : 03592-204682
(Heli Service) Sikkim Tourism : 202634

Enquiry (NJP) : 0353-2691555
Reservation : 0353-2691223

S.N.T (Gangtok) : 03592-202016
N.B.S.T.C. (Siliguri) : 0353-2514920
Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus : 0353-2514920