The captivating landscape, with an incomparable diversity of flora and fauna, Sikkim is a refreshing treat to the trekkers. Sikkim is the ultimate destination for a trekking holiday, offering everything from easy and short excursions to the long challenges of the snowy peaks, invoking visions of the spectacular Himalayas, the lush meadows, green woodland and fragrant orchards.Technical climbing experience is not necessary as most of the trek routes are between 6000 and 14,000 feet. Camping & trekking equipment is available on hire from the tourism department and from reputed travel agents. The ideal time to go trekking is mid February to late May and between October and mid December.

Trekking in Sikkim:
Sikkim has to offer a number of fascinating trekking routes to enterprising trek enthusiasts. The best time to trek in these parts of the Eastern Himalayas is between mid- February to May and again from October to December. The treks pass by beautiful gompas, simple but colourful hamlets and through so fascinating alpine forests full of a rich variety of flora and fauna. Yuksom is an ideal take-off point for trekking.

This point is invariably used as a centre of climbing and trekking expeditions by the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling. The trek to Bakhim is an unforgettable B experience. Dzongri at an altitude of 3,962 metres, offers the visitor an excellent and unobstructed view of the Khangchendzonga Massif. It also provides a trekker with superb views of sunrise and sunset.

Trekking Peaks in Sikkim:
Kabru - 7338mtr.
Talung - 7349mtr.
Khangchendzonga - 8598mtr.
Gochala - 4940mtr.
Pandim - 6691mtr.
Jopuno - 5936mtr.
Simvo - 6811mtr.
Narsing - 5825mtr.
Siniolchu - 6887mtr.