Sikkim is a Himalayan state of alpine lakes, high passes, and Buddhist monasteries, anchored by the buzzing capital Gangtok and views of Kanchenjunga. Highlights include the cable-car views over Gangtok, the sacred Tsomgo Lake, and monasteries such as Rumtek that showcase centuries of Buddhist heritage. Its mix of accessible town life and dramatic high-altitude scenery makes it popular with first-time Himalayan travellers.
