Food & Festivals

Delicious Foods - Sikkim

Sikkimese cuisine is full of flavours and is based on rice and maize mainly

The local foods of Sikkim are one of the major things that attract visitors to the state. Sikkim is famous for its delicious Nepali and Tibetan cuisine. The traditional meal of the Sikkimese people is Dal, Bhat and Sabji, this meal is prepared in every particular family of Sikkim for at least one time in a day. Tomato Achar Pickle, Dhindo, Gundruk, Kinema, Sinki, Noodle soup, Chhurpi-Ningro Curry, String bean pickle, Sael Roti and Curry are also prepared by the people at home in Sikkim.

Enticing Festivals -Sikkim

This best place to visit is rich in history and culture, most importantly they celebrate festivals with great zeal.

Buddhist and Nepali are the two types of festivals celebrated at Sikkim. The festivals in Sikkim are the occasions which highlight the sensational richness of culture and tradition in the state. The Nepali festivals are celebrated according to the Nepali calendar and the Buddhist festivals are celebrated according to the traditional Tibetan calendar. Mask dances and classical musical instruments are the most important parts of the festivals in Sikkim. Special foods are also prepared during the special festivals and the occasions are a significant part of the Sikkimese people.