Sikkim can be surprisingly affordable if you plan the route before you start booking hotels.
The expensive version of a Sikkim trip usually comes from...
Gangtok is a great base for exploring Sikkim. Give yourself a few extra days and you can reach monasteries, mountain viewpoints, alpine lakes, quiet...
Sikkim changes personality with the seasons.
Spring brings flowers and clear mountain views. Summer is greener and wetter. Autumn gives you those big Himalayan views...