SIKKIM

GANGTOK - World's 3 rd highest mountain Kanchenjunga (8598 m), trekking, palace, handicrafts, orchid sanctuary, Rumtek monastery (24 km).

LACHUNG - Yak country, water falls, scenic beauty.

TASHIDING - Monastery, Buddhist pilgrim centre.

YUMHANG - Yak country, hot springs.

YUKSOM - Lakes, scenic beauty, training base for Himalayan training institute.

FESTIVALS - Losar (Feb), Losoong (Nov/Dec).