Winter in Sikkim is the time of festivals and merry-makings. Besides Christmas and New Year various local festivals like Loosong, Namsung and Loshar the New Year festivals of Sikkimese Bhutia, the Lepchas and the Tibetans respectively are celebrated. The winter is also the time for marriages in different communities. The winter visit of Sikkim is an ideal time to observe the lifestyle and culture of different communities. The winter tour also includes visits to Jaldapara or Gorumara Wildlife Sanctuary located on the foothills of the Himalaya in the state of West Bengal. The accommodation will be on star rated hotels. The highlight of the tour is the stay at jungle forest lodges and elephant safaries. The tour covers Gangtok, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and the Dooars.