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Sikkim or ‘ one of the fortified places’ is a landlocked state .
Kanchenjunga , the world’s third highest peak is located
on Sikkim’s border with Nepal.

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Animal Life
The snow leopard, wild
ass, leopard , red panda,
Himalayan black bear,
musk deer, flying squirrel
are some of the animals
found here.
Sikkim conserves its flora
and fauna in wildlife
sanctuaries and national
parks.
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PEOPLE & CULTURE
Predominant religions are
Hinduism & Vajrayana
Buddhism.
Nepali is the lingua franca of
Sikkim while Bhutia, & Lepcha
are often spoken in certain areas.
English & Hindi are also spoken
& understood in most of Sikkim.
Phang Lhabsol is a festival
unique to Sikkim. It is
celebrated to offer thanks to
Mt. Kanchendzonga, the
guardian deity of Sikkim.
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Gangtok
M.G Road
Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim .
Gangtok is located in the Shivalik Hills of the eastern Himalayan range.
A centre of Buddhist learning and culture , Gangtok’s most notable Buddhist
institutions are the Enchey monastery and Rumtek monastery.
The Rumtek monastery on the outskirts of the town is one of Buddhism’s most
sacred monasteries.
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Sunrise from Hanuman Tok & Ganesh Tok
Ganesh Tok is at a height of 6500 ft. The Ganesh Tok is a temple
dedicated to Lord Ganesh .
Hanuman Tok is also one of the renowned temple of the state
dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is believed that when Hanuman was
carrying “ Sanjivani herb “ ( to save the life of Laxmana) he rested at
this spot.
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Changu Lake
The Changu Lake is a glacial lake about 40 kms.
From Gangtok- at an altitude of 12,400 ft. The road to
Nathu La passes the lake on the north side.
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Nathu La Pass
Nathu La is a mountain pass
in the Himalayas . The Pass
at 14,140 ft, above mean
sealevel forms a part of an
offshoot of the ancient Silk
Road.
Nathu La is one of the three
open border posts between
China & India.
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Captain “BABA” Harbhajan
Singh was an Indian army
soldier who died near the Baba Mandir
Nathula Pass and is
reverred by the soldiers of
the Indian army. According
to legend Baba drowned
in a glacier following the
Sino-Indian war in 1968.
But he is believed to guard
the soldiers in the
inhospitable terrain.
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Rumtek Monastery
Rumtek monastery also called as the Dharmachakra Centre , is
a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located near Gangtok.The
monastery is currently the largest in Sikkim.A Golden Stupa
contains the relics of the 16th Karmapa.
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Monastery in Sikkim has its unique signature / aura about it. This monastery is also known
as the Lingdum Monastery. Before the Tibetian New Year one can find the young Buddhist
monks practising the Lama dance. It has a distinct style and form and is quite enjoyable
just to see them training. There is steep flight of stairs which leads guest to the inner
sanctum. It is better to visit this place during prayer.
The inside of the monastery has colourful wall hangings touching nearly all the way to
the floor. The walls as usual have depictions and drawings all around. The inner sanctum
of the Lingdum monastery is very much like any other large monastery. Large sized
Buddha statues plated in gold could be seen. The best part of this monastery is its access.

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Pelling is a town in the district of West Sikkim, India.Pelling is nestled at an altitude of 2150m
(7200feet).The town is located at distance of 10 km. from the district headquarters of Geyzing. .
The mighty Himalayas and the Kanchenjanga may be viewed at close quarters from Pelling. Pelling also
forms the base from where trekkers and other peripatetic adventurers undertake the strenuous and
arduous treks in West Sikkim. The land around Pelling is still a virgin territory and is bathed with alpine
vegetation, with numerous waterfalls lining the hillside. In the months of winter, Pelling is sometimes
covered with a blanket of snow.
Most of the people of Pelling are Buddhists and speak the Sikkimese language. The other languages spoken
are Nepali, Hindi, and English .
Pelling is famous for the majestic view of the magnificent Mount Kanchenjangha. It also affords a
panoramic view of other snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
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Yoksum
Yuksom is a historical town in
Geyzing district of West Sikkim. It
was the first capital of Sikkim.
Yuksom is also one of the sacred
landscape – Demazong –
(meaning a valley of rice ) of four
religious sites blessed by Guru
Padmasambhava.The king of
Sikkim was coronated here on the
throne made of stone close to the
Norbugang monastrey & the
chorten.The footprint of one of the
lamas , Latsun Chembo,who
consecrated the king can also be
seen close to the throne.
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Kechopari
means Wishing
lake.
The lake is in the
shape of Buddha’s
foot and is reverred
by both Buddhists
and Lepchas alike.
Though circled by a
dense forest not a
leaf touches the
lakes surface. The
myth goes that the
moment a leaf falls
Kechopari Lake down birds swoop
to catch it,
keeping the water
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Kanchendzonga
waterfalls
The waterfalls are located
about 15 kms. Away from
Pelling on the way to Yoksum.
The thunder of the icy cold
cascading down is so loud
that it is impossible to hear
each other.
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Yumthang Valley – The
mini Switzerland of
India. Yumthang valley is a
breathtakingly beautiful
valley surrounded by the
Himalayan mountains in
the North Sikkim
district.
It is at an elevation of
14,000 ft above mean sea
level.
A tributary of the river
Teesta flows past the
valley and La Chung.
The valley is known for
its hot springs.
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Yumesamdong – Zero Point.
Zero Point- situated at
15,000 ft altitude in the
North East of Sikkim , is
close to the Chinese
border.
It is the land of perennial
snow And about an hours
drive from Yumthang
Valley.
There are about 14
sulphur springs around
Yumesamdong.
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Gurudongmar Lake
Gurudongmar lake is one of the highest lakes in the world- at an altitude of about 17,100 ft in
the province of North Sikkim, only some 5 kms south of Chinese border. It is a fresh water
lake and one the source streams of Teesta river.
The lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava . It is said that this is why even at the height of
winter, one portion of the lake never freezes.
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