Gangtok is the capital city of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is situated in the eastern Himalayan range, at an altitude of 1,650 meters (5,410 feet) above sea level. The city is known for its ...

After Calcutta or Delhi, or any other whirlwind Indian city, Sikkim is like a peaceful, lulling hammock waiting to cradle weary travellers. The air is cleaner, the people more retiring, and the rice ...

Dzongu is a scenic and remote valley located in the northeastern state of Sikkim, India. It is home to the Lepcha community, an indigenous group that has lived in the region for centuries. The valley ...

A spring journey to Yumthang Valley offers a rare mix of colour, calm and high-altitude beauty in North Sikkim.

The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) based in Darjeeling has set out to traverse 50 Himalayan passes, each climb a marker of the state’s golden jubilee Himalayan Mountaineering Institute ...