Once again, a great part of the joy of the place is the journey itself, by road to the capital, Gangtok (1,768 m/5,800 ft), in eastern Sikkim through the most spectacular rivers roaring through gorges, deep valleys outlined by terraced rice paddies, and forested hills.
The journey provides much of the enjoyment of the location.
The enchantment of the place certainly doesn't come from travel, which is inconvenient and uncomfortable.