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1. SikkimSikkim

2. Sikkim MapsSikkim Maps

3. SikkimSikkim
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SikkimSikkim i.e.i.e. the "Goodly Region", the "Goodly Region",
Standard TibetanStandard Tibetan: is a : is a landlockedlandlocked
Indian stateIndian state nestled in the nestled in the HimalayasHimalayas. The . The
state borders state borders NepalNepal to the west, to the west,
Tibet Autonomous RegionTibet Autonomous Region, ,
People's Republic of ChinaPeople's Republic of China to the north and to the north and
east, and east, and BhutanBhutan to the southeast. The state to the southeast. The state
of of West BengalWest Bengal borders Sikkim to its south. borders Sikkim to its south.

4. People Of SikkimPeople Of Sikkim

TThe people of Sikkim are simple and friendly he people of Sikkim are simple and friendly
with natural gaiety. The customs and rituals with natural gaiety. The customs and rituals
of Sikkim are as diverse as the ethnic that of Sikkim are as diverse as the ethnic that
inhabit the land. The predominant inhabit the land. The predominant
communities are the LEPCHAS, BHUTIAS, communities are the LEPCHAS, BHUTIAS,
NEPALESE and smaller proportions of NEPALESE and smaller proportions of
LIMBUS.LIMBUS.

5. USP Of SikkimUSP Of Sikkim
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With around 600,000 permanent residents, With around 600,000 permanent residents,
Sikkim is the least populous state in India and Sikkim is the least populous state in India and
the second-smallest state after the second-smallest state after GoaGoa in total in total
area. area. KangchenjungaKangchenjunga, the world's third-, the world's third-
highest peak, is located on Sikkim's border highest peak, is located on Sikkim's border
with with NepalNepal..
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Sikkim is a popular tourist Sikkim is a popular tourist
destination, owing to its culture, scenery and destination, owing to its culture, scenery and
biodiversitybiodiversity. It also has the only . It also has the only open borderopen border
between between IndiaIndia and and ChinaChina..

6. LEGEND OF SIKKIMLEGEND OF SIKKIM
Legend has it that the Legend has it that the BuddhistBuddhist saint saint
Guru RinpocheGuru Rinpoche visited Sikkim in the 9th century, visited Sikkim in the 9th century,
introduced introduced BuddhismBuddhism .Indeed, the .Indeed, the
Namgyal dynastyNamgyal dynasty was established in 1642. Over was established in 1642. Over
the next 150 years, the kingdom witnessed the next 150 years, the kingdom witnessed
frequent raids and territorial losses to Nepalese frequent raids and territorial losses to Nepalese
invaders. It allied itself with the invaders. It allied itself with the
British rulers of IndiaBritish rulers of India, but was soon annexed by , but was soon annexed by
them. Later, Sikkim became a British them. Later, Sikkim became a British
protectorateprotectorate, before merging with India following , before merging with India following
a a referendumreferendum in 1975. in 1975.

7. Languages Of SikkimLanguages Of Sikkim
Sikkim has 11 Sikkim has 11 official languagesofficial languages: : NepaliNepali, , BhutiaBhutia, , LepchaLepcha
(since 1977), (since 1977), LimbuLimbu (since 1981), (since 1981), NewariNewari, , RaiRai, , GurungGurung, ,
MangarMangar, , SherpaSherpa, , TamangTamang (since 1995) and (since 1995) and SunwarSunwar
(since 1996).(since 1996).
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EnglishEnglish is taught in schools and used in is taught in schools and used in
government documents. Sikkim is the only state in India government documents. Sikkim is the only state in India
with an ethnic with an ethnic NepaleseNepalese majority. majority.
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The predominant The predominant
religions are religions are HinduismHinduism and and Vajrayana BuddhismVajrayana Buddhism. .
GangtokGangtok is the is the capitalcapital and largest city. Sikkim's economy and largest city. Sikkim's economy
is largely dependent on agriculture and tourism, and the is largely dependent on agriculture and tourism, and the
state has state has the fourth-smallest GDP among Indian statesthe fourth-smallest GDP among Indian states,,
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although it is also among the fastest-growing.although it is also among the fastest-growing.

8. ClimateClimate
Sikkim's climate ranges from Sikkim's climate ranges from sub-tropicalsub-tropical in the south to in the south to tundratundra in the in the
northern parts. The tundra-type region in the north is clad by snow for 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) four months a year though the temperature drops below 0 °C (32 °F)
almost every night.almost every night.
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The peaks of north-western Sikkim are perpetually The peaks of north-western Sikkim are perpetually
frozen.frozen.
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Most of the inhabited regions of Sikkim, however, witness a Most of the inhabited regions of Sikkim, however, witness a
temperatetemperate climate, with the temperatures seldom exceeding 28 ° climate, with the temperatures seldom exceeding 28 °CC (82 ° (82 °
FF) in summer or dropping below 0 °C (32 °F) in winter. The mean monthly ) in summer or dropping below 0 °C (32 °F) in winter. The mean monthly
temperature in summer is 15 °C.temperature in summer is 15 °C.
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The state has five seasons: winter, The state has five seasons: winter,
summer, spring, and autumn, and a summer, spring, and autumn, and a monsoonmonsoon season between June and season between June and
September. The average annual temperature for most of Sikkim is 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 around 18 °C (64 °F). Sikkim is one of the few states in India to receive
regular snowfall. The regular snowfall. The snow linesnow line ranges from 20,000 feet in the north to ranges from 20,000 feet in the north to
16,000 feet in the south.16,000 feet in the south.
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During the monsoon, heavy rains increase During the monsoon, heavy rains increase
the possibility of landslides. The record for the longest period of the possibility of landslides. The record for the longest period of
continuous rain is 11 days. In the northern region, because of high continuous rain is 11 days. In the northern region, because of high
altitude, temperatures drop below −40 °C (−40 °F) in winter. altitude, temperatures drop below −40 °C (−40 °F) in winter.

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

10. Festivals Celebrated In Festivals Celebrated In
SikkimSikkim
The Sikkimese The Sikkimese NepaleseNepalese celebrate all major Hindu celebrate all major Hindu
festivals such as festivals such as DiwaliDiwali and and DusseraDussera. Local festivals . Local festivals
like like Maghe SankrantiMaghe Sankranti and Bhimsen Puja are and Bhimsen Puja are
common.common.
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LosarLosar, , LoosongLoosong, , Saga DawaSaga Dawa, ,
Lhabab DuechenLhabab Duechen, , Drupka TeshiDrupka Teshi and and BhumchuBhumchu are are
Buddhist festivals. During the Losar (Tibetan New Buddhist festivals. During the Losar (Tibetan New
Year) most offices and educational institutions are Year) most offices and educational institutions are
closed for a week.closed for a week.
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Muslims celebrate Id-ul-fitr and Muslims celebrate Id-ul-fitr and
Muharram.Muharram.
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ChristmasChristmas has also been promoted in has also been promoted in
Gangtok to attract tourists during the off-season.Gangtok to attract tourists during the off-season.

11. Music Music
Western Western rock musicrock music and Hindi and Hindi
songs have gained wide songs have gained wide
acceptance among the acceptance among the
Sikkimese. Indigenous Nepali Sikkimese. Indigenous Nepali
rock and Lepcha music are also rock and Lepcha music are also
popular.popular.

12. Sports Of SikkimSports Of Sikkim
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Common sports in Sikkim are Common sports in Sikkim are
Football and cricket. Hang Football and cricket. Hang
gliding and river rafting have gliding and river rafting have
also been introduced in order also been introduced in order
to promote tourism.to promote tourism.

13. EducationEducation
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Literacy in Sikkim is 69.68%, which breaks down into 76.73% for 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 males and 61.46% for females. There are a total of 1157
schools, including 765 schools run by the State government, 7 schools, including 765 schools run by the State government, 7
central government schools and 385 private schools.central government schools and 385 private schools.
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Twelve Twelve
colleges and other institutions in Sikkim offer higher education. colleges and other institutions in Sikkim offer higher education.
The largest institution is the The largest institution is the Sikkim Manipal UniversitySikkim Manipal University of of
Technological Sciences, which offers higher education in Technological Sciences, which offers higher education in
engineering, medicine and management. It also runs a host of engineering, medicine and management. It also runs a host of
distance education programs in diverse fields. There are two distance education programs in diverse fields. There are two
state-run polytechnical schools, Advanced Technical Training state-run polytechnical schools, Advanced Technical Training
Centre (ATTC) and Centre for Computers and Communication Centre (ATTC) and Centre for Computers and Communication
Technology (CCCT) in Sikkim which offer diploma courses in Technology (CCCT) in Sikkim which offer diploma courses in
various branches of engineering. various branches of engineering.

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