~:About Sikkim:~
Sikkim is an amazing place of hidden paradise, mystical monasteries, snow-fed lakes and a mountain setting third highest peak in the world
At 8586 mts. (28,334fts)dominates the landscape and is revered as Sikkim’s guardian deity. Sikkim is a state
 of India tucked in the Himalaya across Nepal’s eastern frontier. It is crammed in between Tibet (China) to the north, Bhutan to the east and West Bengal (D.G.H.C) to the south. The former kingdom is home to three major population groups – Lepcha, Bhutia, & Nepalese providing a colourful composite culture.
Situated at 5,500 ft. altitude Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim. It is a charming, laid back town stradding a ridge with house spilling down the hillside. Gangtok, the capital city in the east district, the seat of Governance and the primary hun of commercial activity. The drive up the Teesta gorge to this prettily located first town of Sikkim is spectacular. Gangtok lures visitors with its fabulous natural views.
Mt. Kangchendzonga. Its strategic location, a strong Buddhist presence and heady cultural offerings are a tempting insight into this stimulating land. A good time to be here is around Buddha Purnima (May) to enjoy the famous Saga Dawa festivities. Walking in colourful procession, the holy monks carry the holly books of Buddha’s teching from the Tsuklakhang Monastery in the place to different parts of town. Some cultural activities normally occur throughout the year at different places of the city. Enjoy the wonderful food festival to get the taste of Sikkiese traditional food & also the flower fest with local rare Orchid at here.
Sikkim General Information
| Area: |
7096 sq. mt. |
| Population: |
5,40,000 (approx) Gangtok around 40,000 |
| Latitude: |
27-28° north |
| longitude: |
88-89° east |
| Altitude: |
1667 Meter (5500 feet) |
| Average Railfall: |
3894 mm (annualy) |
| Tourist Season: |
February to June
September to December |
| Climate: |
21 to 13° C in summer
14 to 5° C in winter |
| Glaciers: |
Most important ones are: Zemu Glacier, Rathong Glacier and Lonak Glacier in North Sikkim. |
| Literacy rate: |
56.94% |
| STD code : |
03592 |
| Language Spoken: |
Bengali, Nepali, Lepcha, Gorkhali, Hindi, English |
| People: |
Bengali, Tibetans, Lepchas, Gorkhas/Nepalies, Bhutias, Sherpas, Yalmoo, Damais, Kamis, Rais, Limbus, Beharis and Marwaris |
| State Crop: |
Cardamom , Tea, Ginger, Potatoes, Oranges, Medicinal plants, Flowers and Flower bulbs. |
| State Drinks: |
Sikkimese are fond of their ‘chhang’ – a preparation from fermented millet. the drink is served in bamboo container with a hollow bamboo pipe. it is the unofficial national drink |
| State Animal: |
Red panda |
| State Bird: |
Blood pheasant |
| State Flower: |
Noble orchid |
| State Tree / Plant: |
Rhododendron |
Driving Distance from Gangtok to Other Palces
| Places |
Diatance |
Time |
| *NJP to Gangtok |
125 kms |
4 hours |
| **Bagdogra to Gangtok |
129 kms |
4 hours |
| Siliguri to Gangtok |
114 k.m |
4 hours |
| Darjeeling to Gangtok |
55 k.m |
2.5 hours |
| ***Gangtok to Kalimpong |
72 k.m |
3 hours |
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| * Nearest Railway Station connected with other part of India. |
| ** Nearest Domestic Airport connected with other part of India. |
| *** State Capital of Sikkim. |
Transport and Communication:
Railway
Nearest railway station are New jalpaiguri(NJP), Siliguri town station, Siliguri jn. all bookings can be made locally.
By Air
Nearest Airport is Bagdogra connected with all major cities. All bookings are can be made locally.
By Road
Sikkim is well connected with all major cities and town by roads. Most of which ply through Siliguri the which is the main town linking Sikkim with the rest of the country. Tata Spacio/Sumo and jeep are the main means of surface transport. Other luxury vehicles like Qualis, Tavera, Scorpio, Innova, Indica and many more vehicles also ply in the route.
Coaches of different seating capacities also ply in the route. DNE personally owns a fleet of vehicles and can arrange for transport to any part of the state.
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