Sikkim Tourism Sikkim lies in the heart of the towering eastern Himalayas.Sikkim has a varied topography with the elevation ranging from 800 feet. Most of the Sikkim consists of mountainous terrain, interspersed with ravines and green valleys. Kanchenjunga on the western border with Nepal dominates the land with its awe-inspiring beauty and majesty and its splendid height of 28028 feet makes it the third highest mountain in the world. The early history of Sikkim starts in the 13 th century with the signing of a Brotherhood Treat between the Lepcha Chief Thekongthek and Tibetan Prince Khe-Bhumsa at Kav in north of Sikkim and the beginning of Namgyal dynasty in Sikkim in 1642.Till the 18 th century the inhabitants of Sikkim were Lepchas.In the 18 th and 19 th centuries a large number of immigrants of Nepalese origin came to Sikkim and they constitute 50% of the total population. With the march of history events also brought a change from monarchy to democracy and Sikkim became an integral part of the Indian Union in 1975. Gangtok Cradled in the manifold splendors of nature, deep within the snow clad Himalayas is the capital of the Sikkim. Gangtok offers a hospitable base to explore the varied wonders of this highland, its picturesque valleys, monasteries, mountains, lakes and trekking trails. Places of Interest (1) Enchey Monastery (2) Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom (3) Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology (4) Sikkim Time Corporation Ltd (5) Do – Drul – Chorten. How to Reach Air: Nearest airport is Bagdogra (124 km) Rail: Nearest railhead is Siliguri (114 km) and New Jalpaiguri (125 km) connecting Howrah, Delhi, Guwahati and Lucknow. Road: You can travel by road to Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Siliguri. Kalimpong 67 km; Bagdogra 124 km; Darjeeling 88 km (direct route), 119 km via Kalimpong. All foreigners intending to visit Sikkim can avail of 15 day’s permit for FIT and Groups for restricted area i.e.Gangtok, Rumtek, Phodong, Pelling which can be obtained 24 hrs.in advance from all Indian Mission abroad, Sikkim Tourism offices in Delhi, Calcutta, Siliguri and Gangtok after furnishing Requisite documents. Hotel Accommodations Tashi Delek, Nor Khill, Netuk House, Martam Village, Hotel Mayur, Tibet, Central Hotel, Orchid, Denzong. Trekking Routes (1) Gangtok to Pemayangtse via Rumtek – then to Yaksum, Bakkim and Dzongri. (2) Namchi to Pemayangtse. (3) Pemayangtse to Gangtok – 9 Days.History
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Area: 7,096 sq.km; Capital: Gangtok; Languages: Nepali, Hindi, Lepca and Bhutani; Airport: Nearest airport-Bagdogra of West Bengal; Hill Resorts: Gangtok (1547 m); Nearest railhead: Siliguri (114 km).
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