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In the foothills of the Himalayas, Sikkim is a Himalayan wonderland with its lovely views and exotic orchids, and its forest-trails. A virtual Shangrila overlooked by Mt. Kanchenjunga, the world’s third highest peak, Sikkim is attractive equally for the sightseer, the adventure sports enthusiast and those interested in Buddhism and Tibetology. Buddhism is the predominant religion here, with many fine old monasteries rich with frescoes, religious paintings on silk and statues of the Buddha’s various incarnations. In Gangtok, the delightfully quaint capital, are pagoda like roofs of many buildings and the presence of crimson robed monks in the bazaars. The Institute of Tibetology, the only one of its kind in the world, was set up by the erstwhile ruler to promote research on Mahayana Buddhism. Lower down the hill is the famed orchid sanctuary where 500 species of orchids indigenous to Sikkim are cultivated. Sikkim offers several treks that lead through pine forests, through picturesque valleys, monasteries and to mountain lakes. It is also the base for mountaineering expeditions and the rivers Teesta and Rangeet offer excellent river rafting. A number of good hotels and lodging houses exist in Gangtok. Trekking is very famous in Sikkim.

 

Located in the eastern Himalayas, Sikkim is bounded by Tibet
(China) in the north, West Bengal in the south, Tibet and Bhutan
in the east and Nepal in the west. The state is spread below Mount
Kanchenjunga (8534 m), the third highest peak in the world. The
locals worship the mountain as a protective deity. The elevation
of the state ranges from 300 m to over 8540 m above sea level

  The scintillating state of Sikkim makes an excellent holiday
destination. Besides boasting of the third highest peak in the
World namely Kanchendzonga, Sikkim is the treasure trove of
fabulous flora and fauna.

The rich traditions and customs make Sikkim even more colorful.
The capital city of GANGTOK 'the top of the hill' is the most
important place in Sikkim with extensively cultivation of corn. In
north Sikkim, one can visit Chungthang (the origin of the river
Teesta), Yumthang (140 km from Gangtok), the Singba Rhododendron
Sanctuary (137 km from Gangtok), and the Kanchenjunga National
Park. South Sikkim is famous for trekking and offers some of the
best treks in the region.

One can walk through the sylvan mountains of Namtse, 100 km from
Gangtok, and Tendong hill, Varsey, Borong, Maenam hill, and
Ravangla. In the eastern part of the state, one can visit the
capital Gangtok. The Directorate of handicraft and handloom, White
Hall, Ridge Garden, Do-Drul Chorten Stupa, Sikkim Research
Institute of Tibetology, Rumtek Dharma Chakra Center, Tashi View
Point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, the Fambong La Wildlife Sanctuary,
and the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary are oft-visited sites. West
Sikkim boasts of the Rabdentse ruins, Pelling, and the former
capital Yuksom

Planning a trip to Sikkim?  The scintillating state of Sikkim
makes an excellent holiday destination. Besides boasting of the
third highest peak in the World namely Kanchendzonga, Sikkim is
the treasure trove of fabulous flora and fauna.