SIKKIM

Situated in the Eastern Himalayas, this beautiful state of Sikkim is sandwiched between the kingdom of Nepal in the West and Bhutan in the East, Tibet in the North and the state of West Bengal in the South. With an area of 7,300 sq. kms, measuring 115 kms from north to south and 65 kms. From East to West, the elevation ranging from 244 mts to over 8550 mts., above sea level, approximately latitude of 27 degree North and longitude of 88 degree East.

This small state belies its richness of culture, customs, heritage, flora and fauna.

Sikkim, once a protectorate of India with a monarchy government but metamorphosed as the 22nd state of the Indian Union in the year 1975.

The population of the state is only 4,20,000 as per the last census. Amidst the grandeur of the mountain peaks, lush green valleys cascading waterfalls and fast flowing rivers, beautiful monasteries and terraced hills, Sikkim offers her visitor a rare and exotic experience.

Listed below are some of select hotels in the eastern Himalayas known for their distinctiveness, heritage and eastern hospitality.

Working closely with these hotels & resorts in the country, we can help you with your accommodation needs, even if you haven't signed up for any of our trips.

We at “Sikkim Holidays” offer you the advance booking of accommodation in the hotels in Sikkim whether deluxe hotels or budget hotels. Also, we provide you other travel services like air booking, tour booking and car rental to make your Sikkim tour quite luxurious and comfortable. We also take care of the arrangement of sightseeing tours and other leisure activities in Sikkim that can be combined along with your Sikkim tour. more info;

Norkhill (in Gangtok)
The Nor-Khill is an exponent of typical Sikkimese architecture in the midst of a serene atmosphere and greenery in the heart of Gangtok. Each of the 32 rooms affords a taste of the lifestyle in luxury and offers a magnificent view from the windows. They are done up in vivid colours to showcase the design elements that surrounded royalty of yore. The rooms are quiet, elegant and expansive with an air of serenity about them, which reflects a typical Sikkimese ambiance.

The Royal Plaza
Sikkim , the kingdom of flowers is situated in the eastern Himalayas. It is spread below Mount Khangchendzonga (8534 meters), the third highest mountain in the world. Sikkim is a land rich in culture, tradition and steeped in religion. Amidst such lush green hilly terrains, a breathtaking topography and misty mountains, is situated The Royal Plaza at Gangtok, the Capital of Sikkim. This luxury hotel is ideally located above a river valley with a view of paddy fields, forested slopes and snow capped mountain peaks. The Royal Plaza aptly complements this exotic locale.

Sonam Palgey Group of Hotels (Gangtok)
Hotel Sonam Palgey provides a high level of personalized services to its guests persistent to the tradition of true Sikkimese hospitality. Originally built for royal guests during the coronation of Sikkim’s last King Palden Thondup Namgyal in 1963, Sonam Palgey, Gangtok, was christened ‘ Elephant Mansion’ due to its being the largest structure of its time.

Hotel Tibet
Hotel Tibet is centrally located within panoramic view of Mt. Khangchendzonga. Its close proximity to the site of various tourist interest and unique ambience is very inviting for those who are looking for comfort, convenience and traditional hospitality with care. One can avail off all the amenities and facilities during sojourning compatible with standard hotel being a star studded hotel.

Chumbi Residency (Gangtok)
Located in the heart of Gangtok, yet cocooned away from the cacophony of the busy city lies the Chumbi Residency situated on the historic silk route, the Tibet Road. The Residency strives to bring about a harmonies blend of old world regality and charm with all the comforts of modern day living. The high standards of traditional Sikkimese hospitality is fully reflected in the warmth and care showered at the Chumbi Residency.

The Hidden Forest Retreat
It is spread over three acres of lush green garden with all kinds of trees, bamboos, ferns, flowers, shrubs, lilies and orchids with a variety of birds and butterflies making this their home. A veritable gift of nature’s bounty brought within the ambit of a retreat. The Hidden Forest is conveniently located at a distance of only two kilometers from the main Gangtok town centre. It is situated at an altitude of 4500 feet above mean sea level. The retreat is an extension of the flower nursery which specialises in Tissue Culture, breeding Orchids, lilies, Azaleas for over two decades.

Martam Village Resort (near Rumtek Monastery)
At the attractive and cozy dining hall and bar, local food and drinks are served. The guests are offered the opportunity to taste the forest produce such as nettles, ferns, bamboo shoots, mushrooms etc. (seasonal), which are gathered by the local people, fresh from the forest, combined with the locally grown rice. The local drink ‘chang' is also served in freshly cut bamboos. Besides this, Indian, Chinese, Continental cuisine is also on the menu.

The Bamboo Resort (near Rumtek Monastery)
Set in three acres of paddy fields with wonderful views of the Himalayan mountains bordering Tibet, Bamboo Resort is a quiet and interesting place to base your-self for treks, with creative workshops, meditation and herbal soaks on offer. There is a wonderfully authentic top floor meditation room, complete with traditional Buddhist altar and glass windows looking out to mountains. A perfect place for your own yoga or meditation practice, or an introduction to meditation can be arranged. There’s also a special room for herbal baths – soak in one infused with lemon-grass from the garden, lit by candle light and with a relaxing herbal tea. Foot massage is also on offer, and workshops available on request include basket weaving, cooking and sikkimese language classes and Tibetan mandala painting with a Thangka Master.