Tinkitam

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About Tinkitam

Far From City: 29 kms from city center
Cost: About Tinkitam Weather: Open Time:Anytime Cost:No entry fee

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Best time to visit Tinkitam Summers in Tinkitam are during the months of March, April, May and June. The temperature goes up to twenty eight degrees (28ë?C) and as low as ten degrees (10ë?C) in summers. This is an ideal season to visit the town as the weather is pleasant during this time of the year. However, you must carry winter clothing. The monsoon season in this area brings sufficient rainfall and the temperatures fall during this time. Winters here are during the months of October, November, December, January and February. These months can get quite chilly and carrying woollen clothing is very necessary during this time. How to Reach Tinkitam Air:The nearest airport is at Bagdogra which is at a distance of more than 100 km from the town. You will first have to take a bus or taxi from here to reach Namchi. Then from there, you can hire a taxi to reach Tinkitam. Rail:The Darjeeling Railway Station is the nearest railway station which is about 27 KM from Tinkitam.ë_You will have to book a taxi from here to get to Tinkitam. Road:Buses are available from the nearest railway station or airport to Tinkitam. It is well connected by roads to other cities of Sikkim.

Getting Around Tinkitam Taxis are available in the area to travel to tourist attractions. Where to Stay There are many luxury hotels in Tinkitam. Apart from that, many affordable hotels are present in the area too. All the hotels have good services and you are most likely to enjoy a comfortable stay here. Sightseeing in Tinkitam The orchids are the most important thing to see here. Apart from that, you can see several destinations in Namchi. The main tourist attractions in Namchi are Samdruptse and Solophok. Coated in shining copper and bronze tones is the spectacular 45 m Padmasambhava statue. This statue can be seen from miles around, shining like a golden cone in the heart of the forests of Samdruptse hill. The site is 7 km from Namchi. As if one giant statue were not enough, another Shiva statue is established on Solophok hilltop. There are several surrounding complex of temples and visitor pavilions here. Solophok is at a distance of 6km from Namchi. Activities in Tinkitam You can go for nature walks and trekking. Shopping in Tinkitam Souvenir and craft items are the best things one can shop for here. Thanka paintings, carpets, handlooms, wooden carved and painted items, wooden masks, cane and bamboo items, traditional hats and caps, embroidered products and stuffed dolls make Namchi a great shopping place. The Tinkitam Experience The locals here are mostly ofë_Bhutiaë_andë_Nepalië_.ë_Nepalië_is the main language of this region. The main source of income of this village is the cardamom plantations. Tinkitam's Nightlife There are a few bars and clubs in the area near Namchi where one can have a good time. Tinkitam hardly has any nightlife. Tinkitam's Cuisine The local cuisine of this place includesë_Gya Thuk or Thukpam, Phagshapa, Momo, Ningro along with Churpi, Sael Roti and Gundruk. These are dishes one must try while visiting here. Chaang is the popular drink of the place. Best Restaurants Nearby Chardhan Fast Food And Restaurant, The Height Restaurant, Unique Sweets And Fast Food, Dipar Cafeteria, Hill View Restaurant, Kamal Fast Food, etc. are some of the popular restaurants in the area. Itinerary Reach Tinkitam and check into a resort of your choice. Hire a transport service and a guide and visit the nearby sightseeing places. See the tea plantations and wild orchids in the area. After that, set out the next day to take a trip to Namchi. Did you know? This village is the home of Indian Soccer Captain, Baichung Bhutia. Tips It is advisable to travel with a guide. It is customary to leave a donation at a monastery and to circle shrines in clockwise direction. Don_Ñét disturb wildlife or its habitat here. Don_Ñét smoke, drink alcohol or talk loudly at the monasteries.

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