SIKKIM TRAVELOGUE TOURIST PLACES,CUSINE

1. Sikkim
Travelogue
BY- YUVAL GARG 7-C

2. Sikkim, state of India, located in the northeastern part of
the country, in the eastern Himalayas. It is one of the
smallest states in India. Sikkim is bordered by the Tibet
Autonomous Region of China to the north and northeast,
by Bhutan to the southeast, by the Indian state of West
Bengal to the south, and by Nepal to the west. The
capital is Gangtok, in the southeastern part of the state.
INTRODUCTION

4. Geographical Highlights of Sikkim
Area 7906 km2
Population Density 86 per km sq.
Forests Evergreen and Deciduous Forests
Mountain Ranges Highest Peak-Kangchenjunga
Rivers Teesta, River Rangeet,
RangpoChu, Lachung River etc.

5. HOW TO REACH SIKKIM
By Train
If you are traveling to
Sikkim and looking at
how to reach Sikkim by
train, you will have to
travel to New Jalpaiguri
and Siliguri rail stations.
Sikkim does not have its
own station and these
are the two nearest rail
stations located in West
Bengal. You can easily
get cabs or taxis from
these stations till Sikkim
as they are well
connected. It takes about
5 hours to travel from
these stations till this
Himalayan kingdom.
By Air
For those wondering how
to reach Sikkim by air,
there is no airport in Sikkim
itself so you will have to
travel to the nearest airport
in Bagdogra in West
Bengal. This airport is
about 124 kilometers from
Gangtok and it takes about
5 hours from Bagdogra by
buses or cabs. If you want
to travel in luxury, you can
travel by helicopter service
from Bagdogra to Gangtok
that takes about 30
minutes.
By Road
If you want to know how to
reach Sikkim by road,
consult the following
information. You can travel
by taxi or cab from the
nearest states that are
Siliguri and Darjeeling,
both in West Bengal. This
is a scenic route as well as
the Teesta river flows on
one side while the other
side is encompassed by
lush green mountains. As
you get closer to Gangtok,
you can enjoy the beautiful
sight of multi coloured
flowers on this magical
journey.

7. Places to Visit in Sikkim
Nathula Pass
The once a part of the
historic ‘Silk Road’, a visit
to Nathu La is a must in
any of the Sikkim travel
packages. One of the
highest motorable pass in
the world, this amazing
pass is located at a
towering height of 4,310m
above the sea level and
connects Sikkim with Tibet.

8. Ravangla
Nestled amidst the Maenam
and Tendong Hills, Ravangla
is among the best places to
visit in Sikkim; especially in
the southern part of the
state. A scenic town
between Gangtok and
Pelling, this hill-town also
hosts some of the most
popular treks in Sikkim.

9. Rumtek Monastery
Rumtek Monastery
Counted amongst the
largest monasteries in
Sikkim, Rumtek
Monastery is also one of
the oldest monasteries in
the state. An ode to the
Buddhist cultures and
traditions, this monastery
is located near Gangtok
and is also known as the
‘Dharma Chakra Centre’.

10. Namgyal Institute of
Tibetology
Nestled amidst lush and
evergreen thickets, the
Namgyal Institute of
Tibetology is an ideal centre
to learn about Buddhist
cultures and traditions.
Established in 1958, this
institute is in fact the home to
the largest collection of
Tibetan preaching outside
Tibet, and this include relics
from 11th and 12th century
collected from different parts
of the world.

11. Pelling
If you are an ardent fan of the
captivating Himalayan Range,
Pelling is the destination for
you! It is from this Sikkimese
town, one can have the best
views of the Himalayas and
the Kanchenjunga Peak, and
can experience the best of
their Sikkim holidays.

12. Cuisine of sikkim
Momos
is – It is a dumpling made
out of flour dough with a
filling inside. It is steamed
to perfection and served
with a spicy mix of sauces
and herbs. There are fried
and sauteed versions of
this dish as well. The
fillings usually include
ingredients like meat,
cheese, and vegetables.

13. Thukpa
The noodle soup
has garlic,
chopped onions,
and green
chillies to add a
flavor of spice
and a dash of
tang. There are
both vegetarian
and
non-vegetarian
versions of this
dish.

14. Phagshapa
is a much-loved food
item in Sikkimese
cuisine. The main
ingredient for this dish
is the pork fat that is
accompanied by
radishes and red
chillies. The pork fat
strips are cooked first
and kept separate.
While preparing the
stew with radishes and
spices, the pork is
added along with the
red chillies to provide a
hot and spicy tinge to
the dish.

15. Sael Roti
is a fried bread
that is usually
served along with
Potato Curry. For
its preparation,
water and rice are
mixed together to
form a paste. This
is then deep-fried
to perfection in
boiling hot oil.

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