Sikkim as a whole is a land of tranquillity where the religions inspire the way of life. Buddhism is the main religion, which propagates the message of peace, equality and love. Before Buddhism was introduced in the late seventies the people of Sikkim were basically animistic. They used to worship the nature like the mountains, rocks, water, trees, streams and rivers. That is why most of the lakes, rivers and mountains carry various legends and are regarded as holy places. There are more than 200 monasteries in Sikkim, and some of them are as old as 300years. Nestled at the isolated hilltops these monasteries are the main centres of meditation and institutions for learning Buddhist philosophy. The priceless ancient Thankas or the scroll paintings and intricate murals adorning the walls of the monasteries depict insightful principles of Buddhism.

Enchanting valleys with countless prayer flags, lonely monastery and Chorten with snow caped mountains in the background, the prayer chant and simple livings of the Lamas make the journey in Sikkim a perfect pilgrimage. The relics, antics, sacred manuscripts and the architectural patterns of the monasteries of different ages can be valuable instruments for the travellers interested specially in monastic tour.A special naturebeyond package combines some of the most important monasteries in Sikkim giving you an opportunity to understand and interact with the Buddhist philosophy, to study the lifestyle of the monks vis-a-vis the history of Buddhism and its different sects. This package does not really emphasise on a leisure tour to enjoy the scenic beauties but promises to help you discover yourself through Buddhism and monastic culture.During the course of the travel you will be taken to various monasteries in North, East and South Sikkim as well as to research institution on Buddhism and even to the prominent personalities in Sikkim having vast knowledge on the subject. Colourful traditional rituals like Chaam or Mask dance can also be organised.