International Sikkim Flower Festival

Every year, Gangtok organizes the International Sikkim Flower Festival Show. Organizers show many beautiful types of flowers here, such as orchids, gladioli, roses, cacti, mountain plants, creepers, climbers, ferns, herbs, and more. Besides, there are talks and workshops with well-known botanists.

This is a massive attraction for both the tourists and people residing in the area, happening throughout May. Besides the Flower Show, there also has a food fair for sampling some savory regional delicacies. One of the most visited places in Gangtok, it is a wonder that brings enjoyable times for everyone.

Where is the International Flower Festival Celebrated?

The Government of Sikkim organizes the International Flower Festival, held in the northeast Indian state of Sikkim. What people come to see at the event is the flower show, which takes place in the Flower Exhibition Center or near the White Hall Complex in Gangtok, the state capital.

The International Flower Festival in Gangtok is in the northeast Indian state of Sikkim. It is a happy event for people with all kinds of different hobbies and ties. Hundreds of types of flowers are on display at the event, which makes sure that every tourist falls in love with it. Many Gangtok tour packages include this festival as a highlight, making it a must-visit for travelers.

The fair showcases thirty different kinds of rhododendrons and hundreds of other flowers. The event is both sweet and beautiful. The event has more than just a flower show. There are also sports. While they are in Gangtok for the International Flower Festival, people can also go river rafting and attend a number of workshops and speeches.

Cultural Programs and Performances

•    Flower exhibition: In the Flower Exhibition Center, which is close to the White Hall Complex, different kinds of flowers are shown. There were more than 250 types of plants, trees, and flowers that bloomed. People from all parts of the country turn up for the flora they have here. Orchids thrive in Sikkim as they are essential to the entire establishment of life in the place by itself.

•    The Festival of Food: A food fair runs at the same time as the flower exhibition with freshly made food available for people to enjoy in a setup that goes a long way in defining the place's people's cultural character.

•    Colleges and Universities: The International Flower Festival in Gangtok is more than just a flower show. It also has many talks and workshops to help people learn more about plants.

Best Time to Visit and Festival Dates

Every girl will fall in love with the flowers because of their beautiful colors, unique scents, and foreign mix. Flower festivals are very rare. They only happen in the summer, in April and May, when most flowers bloom in this northeastern state.