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Sikkim is a very small hidden paradise located north/east of India. It is India's 22nd state comprise of beautiful mountains, valleys, historical sites and religious shrines, where people share rich cultural and heritage. Sikkim has four districts East Sikkim, West Sikkim, North Sikkim & South Sikkim. The State's capital is Gangtok and other major towns are Gyalshing, Pelling, Yuksom and Jorethang. Read More →

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Sikkim is the 22nd state of India lies between 27° 5' and 28° 10'N Latitude and 88° 4' and 88° 58' E Longitude. Sikkim was a sovereign kingdom, later became the 22nd state of India in 1975. Sikkim has four districts East Sikkim, West Sikkim, North Sikkim & South Sikkim and is India's smallest state in terms of population and territory.


Capital Gangtok itself is the most popular destination for tourist in Sikkim. This modern looking town holds numerous attraction for the tourists within walking distances. If the day is clear, the unspoiled view of mount Kanchenjunga is seen anywhere from Gangtok, especially from Tashi View Point. Newly renovated street M.G Marg is a great place to relax, and take photographs. The street is the only pedestrian zone in Gangtok where you can do shopping, take kids, eat and at restaurants and have fun. Hanuman Tok, Institute of Tibetology, Ban Jhakri Falls‎,Ganesh Tok, Flower_Exhibition are located around the Gangtok town. In Gangtok other things you can do is take helicopter flight or try your luck in casinos.

There are many small and mid sized lakes in Sikkim, the most popular is Tsomgo Lake. 'Tso' means lake and ' mgo' means head. The lake is about 40 kilometers away from Gangtok town, takes about 1/2 hours of drive. The altitude is about 12,000 ft on the Nathu La highway. The Lake is oval in size and 1 km long and 15 meters deep. It is also a home of Brahminy Duck (Ruddy Shelduck) and various migratory birds. The lake remains frozen during the winter season. Between May and August it is possible to see a variety of rhododendrons.

Monasteries: Possibly more than 200 Buddhist monasteries are located in this small state Sikkim, belonging to the Nyingmapa Sect or Kargyupa sect, and other monasteries belong to Gelugpa, Sakyapa and Bon Religions. The popular and worth visiting monasteries in Sikkim are Rumtek, Enchey, Do Drul Chorten, Pemayangtse and Tashiding.

Adventure and Sports : There are numerous hiking and trekking routs in Sikkim, Some are not open to foreigners and some routes are not even explored. If you are an adventurous person, there are places where you can ride mountain bikes, do river rafting or Yak safari, the most extreme thing you can do is Mountaineering. Paragliding has recently been introduced in the state, you can consult tourism office or hopefully find a travel agency who are capable of organizing such sport in Sikkim.

More about Sikkim : The small Sikkim is divided into 4 districts, east, west, north and south. Sikkim falls in border area, surrounded by Bhutan on the East, Nepal on the West, China on the North, and Darjeeling (West Bengal) on the south. Sikkim has some fascinating history, culture and people. The three main community of Sikkim are Nepalese, Bhutia and Lepcha. These communities are rich in dance, culture and captivating festivals. Other than that, Sikkim has valuable natural resources and famous for its flora and fauna.

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