Sikkim is a land that appeals to tourists from all over the world with its graceful snow clad mountain peaks, lush green valleys and the pristine landscape. Sikkim is known to be a favored destination for tourists who want the best out of a holiday vacation. Various tourists from all over the country visit Sikkim to take a break from the polluted city air and experience the rejuvenating climate in this virgin land. Apart from the scenic beauty, Sikkim is famed for its various lakes, the wildlife, and the enchanting monasteries that collectively make up tourism in Sikkim. The tourist attractions in Sikkim include mountains, glaciers, and a varied wildlife among its natural treasures, and monasteries, temples and palaces among the historic and religious places. The Fairs and festivals of Sikkim are also popular tourist attractions in Sikkim.

The beautiful state observes the five seasons, winter, summer, spring, autumn and monsoon respectively. Summer season prevails from April to June and provides a fine time to enjoy the blooming rhododendrons and orchids that grow in the region. Summers are the ideal time to grab the opportunity for trekking too. In the peak summers, temperature can be soaring in the valleys. The weather fluctuates with altitude and varies from tropical in the low valley to polar-like surroundings of everlasting snow and ice in the elevated areas. Sikkim is one of those rare states in India that receive regular snowfall. Owing to intense altitude, you can find tremendous discrepancy in climate and vegetation of Sikkim.

During monsoons, the rivers and roads become impassable. Sikkim is prone to land-slides, thus it is not recommended to visit the state during the monsoons. The monsoon season persists from July to September. Though you can get rooms at cheaper rates, a trip is not suggested. Once again, by the time August ends the flowers blossom. With the arrival of autumn, the skies get clear and offer an invitation to come to the marvelous lands of Sikkim. From the months of September to December, the weather is perfectly fine to take pleasure in Sikkim. During winters (December end till February), it is extremely cold out there, receiving perpetual snowfalls. The roads and mountains get enveloped in snow. In Toto, the best time to visit Sikkim is during the months of March to June and from September to December. Here is some information introducing popular touring packages in Sikkim but in fact there are much more.