Sikkim

About Sikkim

In spite of being the second smallest as well as the least populated state of India, Sikkim is a heaven for nature lovers. Located in the Northeastern part of the country, Sikkim is surrounded by West Bengal on its south and shares international borders with Bhutan on its southeast, Nepal on its west and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China on its northeast. The beautiful mountains, the deep valleys and the biodiversity make Sikkim a favourite spot for tourists. Gangtok is the capital as well as the largest city of Sikkim and is located at the height of 5500 feet on the hills of Shivalik. The beautiful Kanchenjunga, which is the third tallest mountain of the world, can be viewed from Gangtok. The total area of Sikkim is roughly 7000 square kilometers with a total population of more than 6 lakhs. Most of the areas being hilly, summers in Sikkim are soothing as the temperature hardly crosses 28 degrees whereas the inhabitants witness that spine chilling shiver during the winters with a temperature below freezing point. Sikkim became a part of India in 1975 and since then, the political structure of the state adheres to the rest of the country. The legislative assembly comprises of 32 members properly selected through elections.

Facts on Sikkim
Official Websitewww.sikkim.gov.in
Date of FormationMay 15, 1975
Area 7,096 sq km
Density86/Km2
Total Population (2011)610,577
Males Population (2011)323,070
Females Population (2011)287,507
No. of District 4
Capital Gangtok
RiversTeesta, Cholamu, Rangeet
Forests & National ParkKhangchendzonga NP, Fambong Lho WS, Kyongnosla Alpine WS, Maenam WS etc.
LanguagesNepali, Limbu, Majhi, Majhwar, Sikkimese, Sherpa, Tamang, Thulung, Tibetan, English, Hindi etc.
Neighbours State West Bengal
State AnimalRed Panda
State BirdBlood Pheasant
State TreeRhododendron
State FlowerNoble orchid
Net State Domestic Product (2011)81159
Literacy Rate (2011)87.75%
Females per 1000 males889
Assembly constituency32
Parliamentary constituency1

Tourism of Sikkim

Small but picturesque with lush greenery, beautiful mountains, and breathtaking range of biodiversity, Sikkim is undoubtedly a heaven for tourists. The tranquility and serenity of Mother Nature has been poured over this place. The man-made temples and shrines, museums, national parks have done the rest to attract tourists from all over the world. Being covered by the Himalayan ranges throughout, travellers may visit several places of the state including Singhik for viewing the Kanchenjunga from its closest, Chungthang for exciting river rafting and historical significance, Kabi Langchuk for viewing rural beauty, Yumthung to experience snow-clad valleys in the Northern part of the state.



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