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Gangtok is the capital and the largest town of Sikkim. It is also the headquarters of the East Sikkim district. Gangtok is in the eastern Himalayan range, at an altitude of 1,650 m (5,410 ft). With the higher peaks of the Himalaya and with a year-round mild climate, Gangtok is at the center of Sikkim's tourism industry.  April to June & October are the peak tourist season yet travelers visit Gangtok throughout the year specially during December, January & February when snow fall is common in areas at higher altitude, easily reachable from Gangtok. Mahatma Gandhi Marg (MG Marg) and Lal Market are prominent business areas and tourist spots in Gangtok. Ecotourism is emerging as an  important economic activity of Sikkim including trekking, mountaineering, river rafting, etc.

Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lake in India, at an altitude of 16,900 ft. It is considered sacred by Buddhists, Sikhs and Hindus and most sought after destination in North Sikkim Tour Packages. 

Yumthang Valley or Sikkim Valley of Flowers is  Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary with river, hot spring, yaks and grazing pasture on flowery meadows surrounded by the Himalayan mountains. It's altitude is 11,693 ft above and 150 kilometers from Gangtok. 

Tsomgo Lake/Changu Lake, is a high altitude glacial lake about 37 kilometers from the Gangtok. With altitude of 12,313 ft, the lake remains frozen during the winter season. The road from Gangtok as well as the lake have some awesome views. 

Nathu La pass connects India with China.  The pass is 54 km east of Gangtok city, the capital of Sikkim. Here you can see the border with China and can see the Chinese soldiers manning their border check posts. But the permits to visit Nathula is not available on a regular basis due to weather conditions as well as border tensions, etc.

Silk Route Sikkim Tour Packages are referred to a trade route between China and other South Asian and other European nations. One of them is known as the Sikkim Old Silk Route. This route is a hilly Road connect Lhasa via the Jelep La Pass to India. This route is now are the parts eastern Sikkim and West Bengal.  

From Mainam Wildlife Sanctuary, the only organic Temi Tea Garden, Kitam Bird Sanctuary, Ravangla a small resort town with magnificent views, recently build sky touching statues and temples in Char Dham in Namchi, South Sikkim has lot to offer nature lovers and people looking to spend a quite holiday in the Mountains.  

West Sikkim, similar to south district is not as popular yet has some awesome attractions. Pelling however is in most itinerary as there are some great local sightseeing places like the Rabdantse Ruins, Pemayangtse Monastery, Kunchenjunga Falls, Khecheopalri Lake and Singshore Bridge are some of them. 

Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary is a unique destination where every year lot of visitor come to see the orchid flowers during summer. Kaluk, Okhrey, Rinchenpong, Hilley, Chayatal are all places around the Sanctuary with hotels, resort & homestays. All these places also provide a commanding view of the Sleeping Buddha which is the unique feature of the Kunchenjunga range visible from this part of Sikkim.