Sikkim is a bustling artisans' hub, where excellent pieces of handmade craft and collectibles are decorated in the showcases of every souvenir selling shop by the street side. Pretty Chinese fans painted with the black crane and cherry blossom motifs, Sikkim cups printed with colorful dragons, miniature prayer wheels with engraved inscriptions and Buddhist mantras, pouches of fragrant Temi tea, small golden hued effigies of Sakyamuni, and the options are endless. Do buy the thangkas, which are silk or cotton scrolls which are meticulously hand painted and make excellent wall decorations for every house.

The land of Sikkim holds immense religious significance to Sikhs, Buddhists & Hindus alike. Every year, Sikkim attracts thousands of visitors who come in to visit religious sites alone. The Gurudongmar Lake is supposed to have been visited & blessed by Guru Nanak & Guru Padmasambhava both. A part of the lake, believed to have been touched by both, never freezes even during sub-zero temperatures. The Khecheopalri Lake in West Sikkim is another wish fulfilling lake where couples go to seek blessings for fertility. The Tsomgo Lake is the site of the annual Guru Purnima, where faith healers & monks meet to predict the future of the state by studying the color of the lake water.

Sikkim has one of the most diverse and rich ecosystem in India, owing to its close proximity to the Himalayas. Yet, the governing body and locals alike understand the fragility of the beautiful ecosystem they live in. Hence, they have made comprehensive efforts to conserve and nurture their ecosystem, as well as promote Sikkim as an ideal eco-tourism hotspot. Hence, littering & spitting was termed to be a serious offense throughout the state, which heavy penance on account of the violation of the law. This made Sikkim one of the cleanest Indian destinations to be visited, with spotless roads and spit-free avenues. The government also banned the entry of locals in the casinos. The gambling establishments are made open exclusively to the tourists only.

The usage of plastic is banned throughout the state to ensure that plastic waste does not trigger the incidences of landslides as well as accumulation of non-biodegradable waste. Sikkim has been awarded the Cleanest Tourist Destination by the Ministry of Tourism. The award was handed over by the Prime Minister. All of the four districts in Sikkim come under the Top 10 Hill districts all over India.

Sikkim also made diligent efforts to convert into a completely organic economy. The plan was put forth into action from the year 2003. By the year 2018, 75,000 hectares of agricultural land was successfully converted into certified organic land as per the strict guidelines dictated by the National Programme of Organic Produce. With zero usage of chemical fertilizers and pesticides to grow fruits and vegetables, Sikkim has set a stellar example of ecological conservation.