LET'S KNOW A BIT ABOUT SIKKIM

ABOUT SIKKIM :

Sikkim is a state in northeastern India. It borders Tibet in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Nepal in the west, and West Bengal in the south. Sikkim is also located close to India's Siliguri Corridor near Bangladesh. Sikkim is the least populous and second smallest among the Indian states. A part of the Eastern Himalaya, Sikkim is notable for its biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates, as well as being a host to Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India and third highest on Earth. Sikkim's capital and largest city is Gangtok. Almost 35% of the state is covered by the Khangchendzonga National Park.The Kingdom of Sikkim was founded by the Namgyal dynasty in the 17th century. It was ruled by a Buddhist priest-king known as the Chogyal. It became a princely state of British India in 1890. After 1947, Sikkim continued its protectorate status with the Republic of India. It enjoyed the highest literacy rate and per capita income among Himalayan states. In 1973, anti-royalist riots took place in front of the Chogyal's palace. In 1975, the monarchy was deposed by the people. A referendum in 1975 led to Sikkim joining India as its 22nd state

TOUR ADVICE :

TOUR DURATION : 4 NIGHTS AND 5 DAYS (FOR ALL THE #HAVE TO VISIT PLACES)

TOUR PACKAGE : WITHN 10,000 (PRICES MAY VARY DUE TO DIFFERENT AGENCIES)

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL : EITHER BETWEEN MARCH AND MAY OR BETWEEN OCTOBER TO MID-DECEMBER

BEST ROUTE TO START WITH : WEST SIKKIM - SOUTH SIKKIM - EAST SIKKIM - NORTH SIKKIM