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eastern state | SIKKIM |
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EAST INDIA :: Sikkim |
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 KNOW SIKKIM |
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| Sikkim is a very small hilly state in the Eastern Himalayas. The state is legendary for its peaceful nature and simplicity. It is shangri-la for Botanist & plant lovers with over 4000 species of lowering plants, including an incredible 600 species of Orchids. It is also rich with wide variety of flora and fauna. The state's cultural life is related to Tibetan traditions. The capital city of Sikkim is Gangtok. It offers a number of captivatig trekking routes for trekkers. | |||||||||
| GLIMPSE OF SIKKIM |
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| Area | 7290 sq Km | ||||||||
| Capital | Gangtok | ||||||||
| Languages spoken | Nepali | ||||||||
| Best Time to visit | March to August |
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| HISTORICAL INFORMATION |
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| In pre-historic times, Sikkim was inhabited by 3 tribes viz., Naong, Chang and the Mon. Growing agitation in 1973 against the monarchy led to the administration's collapsed & Indian troops stepped in which was followed by political arm wrestling for power. In 1975 Sikkim was merged to become India's 22nd State. The earliest known fact about Sikkim was that the Buddhist saint Guru Rinpoche passed through the land in the 9th century. The Guru blessed the land, introduced Buddhism to Sikkim and also foretold the era of the monarchy in the state, which would arrive centuries later. | |||||||||
| HOW TO REACH |
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| By ROAD: Gangtok is connected by road to Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Siliguri. Cars, luxury coaches and jeeps are available for hire in the town. There are also regular bus services run by the Sikkim Nationalized Transport. |
By AIR : The busiest route in and out of Sikkim is the road between Gangtok and Siliguri. The town of Bagdogra at a distance of 124 km from Gangtok has the nearest airport. |
By RAIL: The nearest railway stations from Gangtok are New Jalpaiguri (125 km) and Siliguri (144 km) connected to Delhi, Calcutta, Guwahati, and other important cities in India. |
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• GANGTOK |
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| HOLIDAY ITINERARIES |
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| Cultural Tour : EX- DELHI Experience East India (10Nights & 11Days) |
Wildlife Tour : EX- KOLKATA The Lure of Jungle (14 Nights & 15 Days) |
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