Tucked away in the majestic Himalayas

lies the small, quaint hill-city of Sikkim.

Blessed with scenic beauty, rich cultural

and ethnic diversity, the state has

emerged as the best tourist spot for

Indians and foreigners

“Small things sometimes mean a whole lot” and

rightly so! The second smallest state of India and the

least populous of all, Sikkim, is one of the most

desired places to visit on any traveller’s list. Not only

because of its immaculate beauty, gushing rivers,

mountainous terrains, exotic flora and fauna,

panoramic views of mighty Himalayas, or blissful

silence on towering heights, but also because of the

fervorous festivals of Sikkim

ILL BE TALKING ABOUT THE THREE MOST EXCITING FESTIVALS OF SIKKIM

LASOON OR SIKKEMESE NEW YEAR This festival in Sikkim brings the new

year to the state according to the Tibetan

calendar. A 4-day merrymaking period

celebrates the bountiful post-harvest

period for farmers.

DRUPKA TESHI

It is one of the most famous festivals in Sikkim that

celebrates Lord Buddha’s teaching of 4 noble truths to

his first five disciples in Sarnath, at a deer park.

It is observed on the 4th day (Teshi) of the 6th month

(Drupka) of the Tibetan calendar.

INTERNATIONAL

FLOWERS DAY:
 Nothing is more eye-pleasing than looking at

endless species of fragrant flowers. Gangtok, the

capital city of Sikkim, and also one of the best

places to visit in Sikkim, is a host to this annual

extravaganza. They organized the kaleidoscopic

event in May each year that attracts a hoard of

tourists and locals. The food festival, where local

delicacies are served and cherished,