Wrapped in mists and clouds. A garden state with an incredible
variety of orchids, rhododendrons, gladioli and a host of other flowers.
Rustling, tumbling streams and torrents. Mountain monasteries and quaint
shopping plazas. This is Sikkim.
The land of mighty Kanchenjunga. A
holiday land with few equals anywhere. This jewel -like mountain state of
ethereal beauty with an area of 7299 Sq. kilometres, nestles in the heart of the
Himalayas.
People:
Sikkim has population of about three
laksh, made up of Lepchas, Nepalese and Bhutias. The Lepchas are the oldest
inhabitants of Sikkim. There is an old Lepcha legend that long ago, the laughter
of the Lepchas wafted into the sky and it scattered and froze into shimmering
stars. In the 15th and 16th centuries, the Tibetans arrived bringing with them
the Red Hat Lamist tradition - Nying -ma-pa, which became the dominant culture
and official state religion.
Places to Visit:
Gangtok:- Perched atop a ridge
at a height of 1520 mts. Lies Gangtok, a tantalizing town touched by a panorama
of colours. Gangtok the capital of Sikkim, is today a busy town bustling with
hectic activity. 
Its captivating architectural beauty radiates with
pagoda-like wooden houses, painted turquoise roofs and gay bazaars. Undoubtedly
modern times have wound their way into this picturesque town, but the gently
swaying and elegant costumes of the Sikkimese people, their smiling faces, the
unhurried pace of their life-style and the towering beauty of Kanchenjunga .....
all cast a magic spell on this delightful location in the foothills of the grand
Himalayas.
Gangtok serves as a perfect base for exploring Sikkim.
Endowed with a wealth of exquisite beauty and magical mystery, with a host of
walkways and delightful sights which make it all the more irresistible. Gangtok
offers the tourist all modern amenities for comfort and pleasure. There are a
number of luxury as well as moderately priced hotels.
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