Sikkim is a state in northeastern India that borders Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and West Bengal. It is the least populous and second smallest of India's states. Sikkim has a diverse landscape ranging from subtropical to alpine climates and is home to Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India. The predominant religions are Hinduism and Vajrayana Buddhism, and the capital and largest city is Gangtok. Sikkim has a largely agriculture-based economy that is also dependent on tourism.

1. Sikkim….

2. 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 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. [7] Sikkim's capital and largest city
is Gangtok. Almost 35% of the state is covered by
the Khangchendzonga National Park….
About Sikkim

3. The Sikimese culture finds expression in it's beautiful
art and craft. Knotted woollen carpets with the
dominating dragon emblem, and eight auspicious signs;
wood carvings, Lepcha handlooms in traditional designs
and rich colours for clothes, bags, linen and accessories;
leather jackets and handbags, articles of homemade
paper, Thanka (religious scroll paintings) and Sikkimese
Dragon Jewellery make a fascinating collection of
handicrafts, inspired by an age old culture.The Gumpa
being performed in Lachung during the Buddhist festival
of Losar.
Introduction

4. Sikkim has 11 official languages: Nepali, Bhutia,
Lepcha (since 1977), Limbu (since 1981),
Newari, Rai, Gurung,Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang
(since 1995) and Sunwar(since 1996).
English is taught in schools and used in
government documents. Sikkim is the only
state in India with an ethnic Nepalese
majority. The predominant religions are
Hinduism and Vajrayana Buddhism.
Gangtok is the capital and largest city. Sikkim's
economy is largely dependent on agriculture
and tourism, and the state has the fourth-
smallest GDP among Indian states although it
is also among the fastest-growing.
Sikkim
Languages..

5. Climate
Sikkim's climate ranges from sub-tropical in the south to tundra
in the northern parts. The tundra-type region in the north is
clad by snow for four months a year though the
temperature drops below 0 °C (32 °F) almost every night.
The peaks of north-western Sikkim are perpetually Frozen .
Most of the inhabited regions of Sikkim, however, witness a
temperate climate, with the temperatures seldom exceeding
28 °C (82°F) in summer or dropping below 0 °C (32 °F) in
winter. The mean monthly temperature in summer is 15
°C.[36] The state has five seasons: winter, summer, spring,
and autumn, and a monsoon season between June and
September. The average annual temperature for most of
Sikkim is around 18 °C (64 °F). Sikkim is one of the few
states in India to receive regular snowfall…..

6. Legend has it that the Buddhist saint
Guru Rinpoche visited Sikkim in the 9th century,
introduced Buddhism .Indeed, the
Namgyal dynasty was established in 1642. Over
the next 150 years, the kingdom witnessed
frequent raids and territorial losses to Nepalese
invaders. It allied itself with the
British rulers of India, but was soon annexed by
them. Later, Sikkim became a British
protectorate, before merging with India following
a referendum in 1975.
Legend of Sikkim

7. Culture of sikkim
The Sikkimese culture finds expression in it's
beautiful art and craft. Knotted woollen
carpets with the dominating dragon emblem,
and eight auspicious signs ; wood carvings,
Lepcha handlooms in traditional designs and
rich colours for clothes, bags, linen and
accessories ; leather jackets and handbags,
articles of homemade paper, Thanka
(religious scroll paintings) and Sikkimese
Dragon Jewellery make a fascinating
collection of handicrafts, inspired by an age
old culture.The Gumpa being performed in
Lachung during the Buddhist festival of
Losar.

8. Festivals of Sikkim
The Sikkimese Nepalese celebrate all major Hindu
festivals such as Diwali and Dussera. Local festivals
like Maghe Sankranti and Bhimsen Puja are
common. Losar, Loosong
,
Saga Dawa,Lhabab Duechen, Drupka Teshi and Bhumchu are
Buddhist festivals. During the Losar (Tibetan New
Year) most offices and educational institutions are
closed for a week.Muslims celebrate Id-ul-fitr and
Muharram.Christmas has also been promoted in
Gangtok to attract tourists during the off-season.

9. Common sports in Sikkim are
Football and cricket. Hang
gliding and river rafting have
also been introduced in order
to promote tourist…..
Sports of Sikkim….

10. Did You Know?
Literacy in Sikkim is 69.68%, which
breaks down into 76.73% for males and
61.46% for females. There are a total of
1157 schools, including 765 schools run
by the State government, 7 central
government schools and 385 private
schools.[93] Twelve colleges and other
institutions in Sikkim offer higher
education. The largest institution is the
Sikkim Manipal University of
Technological Sciences, which offers
higher education in engineering,
medicine and management. It also runs a
host of distance education programs in
diverse fields..

11. Please visit Sikkim
It’s beautiful as heaven

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Submitted by :- Gagan Faujdar
Class:- 10th A
Submitted to:- Mrs. Sunita Singh
Subject:- Science

13. Beautiful World..