The region of SIKKIM is an inhabitant of diverse ethnic groups, The Lepchas - the original inhabitants who comprise of about 10 % of the SIKKIM populace today, The Bhutias - who later migrated from Tibet - about 25% and finally the Nepalese who comprise about 60% of the population. Buddhism is a principle religion in SIKKIM where ancient monastery and Chorten can easily finds everywhere.

SIKKIM is famous for wild and unique Himalayan flowers and plants; the flora found here are 28 species of Rhododendrons, 500 odd orchid species and numerous other flowering plants. The altitude ranging from 300 m in the river valleys right up to Mt. Khangchendzonga (8,586m- the third highest mountain in the world), with summer humidity up to 90% is a haven to encounter a diverse range of plant life and wild animals that found here.

Entry to SIKKIM:
Foreigners must obtain an Inner Line permit from the Home Ministry, New Delhi, four weeks in advance and require applying to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, and New Delhi through the Indian Diplomatic Missions in their respective countries. A copy should be endorsed to SIKKIM Tourism; Botanical Treks & Excursion will process for getting visa for its client from Indian Embassy in Katmandu. We use air Transport until BIRATNAGAR (NEPAL) from Katmandu, then by road excess to SIKKIM Capital Gangtok, which takes 50m flights to BIRATNAGAR then 7h land transfer to GANGTOK.

Season
March to May and October to December are the best times to visit. Bring light woolen clothing during summer (maximum temperature 20.7 degrees Celsius) and heavy woolens during winter (minimum 7.7 degrees) All botanical interests tours/treks will be conducted from April –September