Sikkim and Maharashtra are two Indian states with differing climates, languages, cultures, and geographies. Sikkim has a varied climate ranging from subtropical to alpine, with Gangtok as its capital city. Its primary language is Sikkimese, a Tibetic language, and traditional dress includes the Kho cloak. Major festivals celebrate Mount Kanchenjunga and unity. Popular foods include momos. Major hill stations provide scenic beauty. In contrast, Maharashtra has a tropical climate and Marathi language. Traditional dress includes the Sadara for men and nine-yard sari for women. Major festivals include Ganesh Chaturthi. Popular street food is pav bhaji, and

1. Name :- Anay N. Gaidhani
Class & Sec. :- 6th ‘C’
Subject :- English
School :- St. Paul CBSE School

2. Information About
Sikkim
Sikkim is a State in Northeast India. It is one of the fastest
growing, multiethnic and multilingual Indian state. 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 least populous and second
smallest among the Indian states. Sikkim is notable for its
biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates, as
well as being a host to Kanchenjunga, the highest peak
in India and third highest on Earth. Sikkim's capital and
largest city is Gangtok.

3. Information about
Maharashtra
The state was formed on 1 May 1960. The official
language of Maharashtra is Marathi. The area of
Maharashtra is 307,713 Km2 and it ranks third by
area in India. The state animal of Maharashtra is an
Indian giant squirrel, the state tree is a mango tree,
and the state flower is Jarul.

4. Difference between
Maharashtra and Sikkim
 The climate in Sikkim varies from subtropical to high
alpine, with cooler temperatures prevailing in higher
elevations. Maharashtra, in contrast, has a diverse
topography. It includes the Western Ghats, a
mountain range, as well as coastal plains.

5. Climate
Sikkim's climate ranges from sub-
tropical in the south to tundra in the
north. Most of the inhabited regions of
Sikkim experience a temperate
climate, with temperatures seldom
exceeding
28 °C (82 °F) in summer. The average
annual temperature for most of Sikkim
Weather in Maharashtra has a tropical
monsoon climate, which is
characterized by hot summers and
cool winters and by high rainfall during
the monsoon season. Maharashtra
has a tropical monsoon climate with
hot, wet, and cold weather seasons as
well as dry summers.

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7. Languages
Marathi is projected to be
more than 1300 years old,
having evolved from Sanskrit,
which eventually was derived
from Prakrit and
Apabhramsha. Its grammar
and syntax are said to have
originated from Pali and
Prakrit.
Sikkimese belongs to the Sino-
Tibetan language family, and more
specifically, is classified as a Tibetic
language, descending from Old
Tibetan. For most of the language's
existence Sikkimese was an oral
language, and it was not until 1975
when Sikkim became a part of India
that a written language was
developed.

8. Dresses
The Kho(ཁོ) is a traditional dress worn by
Bhutia, ethnic Sikkimese people of
Sikkim and Nepal. It is a loose, cloak-
style garment that is fastened at the
neck on one side and near the waist with
a silk or cotton belt similar to the
Tibetan chuba and to the Ngalop gho of
Bhutan, but sleeveless.
The traditional men's costume
consists of an upper garment called
'SADARA' and a lower garment called
'DHOTI. 'The traditional costume for
women is a 'NINE YARD SARI' called
'LUGADE,' which is wrapped around
the body in a very traditional way and
is unique to Maharashtra and not seen
in other northern states.

9. Famous Festivals
Pang Lhabsol is celebrated to offer
respect and homage to the third highest
mountain, Mount Kanchenjunga. But this
is not it, Pang means 'to witness' and
apart from paying homage it also
commemorates the Treaty of
brotherhood among Lepchas and
Bhutias. It signifies the unity of the
Sikkimese.
Ganesh Chaturthi, also called Vinayaka
Chaturthi, in Hinduism, 10-day festival
marking the birth of the elephant-headed
deity Ganesha, the god of prosperity and
wisdom. It begins on the fourth day
(chaturthi) of the month
of Bhadrapada (August–September), the
sixth month of the Hindu calendar.

10. Food Habbits
Momos:- There is no doubt
that Momos or dumplings are the most
popular delicacy among the people of
Sikkim. Sikkim momos, considered a
Tibetan delicacy and influenced by
Nepalese cuisine, are Sikkim's lifeline.
Momos have become a popular snack in
restaurants and street stalls across the
country, not just in Sikkim.
Pav bhaji is an iconic dish from
Mumbai, which is also hugely popular
as street food all over India. It first
came into picture in Mumbai as a quick
lunch option for textile mill workers.
Gradually, over the years, the dish
became widespread.

11. Places (Hill Stations )
Sikkim's major hill stations are Pelling,
Ravangla, Lachen, Yuksom, Namchi and
Singhik. The northern hill places for
holiday in Sikkim like Lachen, Lachung,
and Mangan boasts of unforgettable times
gazing at the mighty Mt. Kachenjunga and
admiring the beautiful Valley of
Flowers at Yumthang.
Lonavala: Explore The Scenic Beauty.
Among the most celebrated hill stations
near Mumbai and Pune, Lonavala hill
station is a trekker's paradise. With
many waterfalls, caves, trekking and
hiking points, it has become a favourite
destination of adventure enthusiasts and
nature lovers.