Sikkim, State in northeast India
This mountainous state between Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet contains Kangchenjunga National Park with its snow-covered peaks and dense mountain forests.
After centuries as an independent Buddhist kingdom under Chogyals, Sikkim merged with India in 1975 following a national referendum.
Major ethnic groups include Bhutia, Lepcha, and Nepali people, who celebrate traditional festivals like Losar with dance performances and regional dishes.
Gangtok, the capital, provides access to mountain trails, Buddhist monasteries, and traditional markets through its network of shared taxis and tour services.
Sikkim became India's first completely organic farming state in 2016, producing specialized crops including black cardamom and mountain rice varieties.
Location: India
Inception: May 16, 1975
Capital city: Gangtok
Shares border with: West Bengal
Website: http://sikkim.gov.in
GPS coordinates: 27.55000,88.50000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 23:32
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Rumtek Monastery
29.7 km
Buddha Park of Ravangla
29.6 km
Temi Tea Garden
36.2 km
Pemayangtse Monastery
36.7 km
Zemu Glacier
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Kabru
38.6 km
Rabdentse
36.6 km
Dubdi Monastery
33.6 km
Enchey Monastery
26.5 km
Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple
12.2 km
Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary
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Banjhakri falls and park
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Do-drul Chorten
28.4 km
Paljor Stadium
26.5 km
Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary
26.8 km
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
28.2 km
Ralang Monastery
29.6 km
Rathong Glacier
38.6 km
Tsuklakhang monastery
27.4 km
Sanga Choeling Monastery
39.3 km
Norbugang Chorten
34.4 km
Lachung Monastery
16.6 km
Lingdum Monastery
25.6 km
Phensang Monastery
18.1 km
Gurdwara Nanaklama
15.6 km
Kangchenjunga South
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Jhopuno
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