Sikkim - Flying monks and orchids!
For any destination that we operate, The Blue Yonder has its focus on our people, culture and wilderness. In a land that is so tiny but rich in its biodiversity and cultural heritage, Sikkim is blessed with people who are known for their hospitality and warmth. Like the fresh mountain air that you soak in on arrival, the evocative and sometimes mysterious ambience of the surrounding would hook you on to the place in a way that you might never have experienced in a life time!
This is Sikkim. The land of mystic mountains! A mountain region that has touched the nerves of spirituality in its deep rooted Buddhist traditions; this is also where you meet graceful people with the penchant for legends and folklore. From "flying monks" to "wishing lakes", Sikkim is so inviting that you feel that you wouldn't want to go back. As if you are being invited into The Blue Yonder!
Welcome to Sikkim, a Blue Yonder destination!General information
The small Himalayan state of Sikkim became India's 22nd state in the 70s. Sikkim is bordered by Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and West Bengal in India. One of most eco sensitive regions of the world, majority of this small state is forested. Almost 30% of these forested areas come under the Protected Area network. From rare varieties of Orchids to more than fifty percent of India's butterfly population, Sikkim is abode to natural splendour unseen in many parts of the world. From sprawling green paddy fields in the terraced mountains to Tibetan Buddhist monasteries perched top of mountains, Sikkim is a sight to behold, and a sense to experience.
The harmony that fills in the air of this Himalayan state is attributed to the culture and tradition of various tribes and communities ranging from Lepchas, Bhutias and Nepalis. Relaxed and smiling faces of the local people are some of the images that you would always cherish!
The beauty of the land with the snow capped Himalayan mountain ranges in the backdrop is a sight to live for! Revered by the locals as the Garden deity of Sikkim, the world's third tallest mountain Khangchendzonga represents the mysticism of the land and its people!