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This Kingdom of Flowers is situated in the eastern Himalayas. It is spread below Mount Khanchendzonga (8534 meters), the third highest mountain in the world. Located in the eastern Himalayas, Sikkim is bounded by Tibet (China) in the north, West Bengal in the south, Tibet and Bhutan in the east and Nepal in the west. One can ease oneself from the sub tropical heat of the lower valleys to the cold of the rugged snow capped mountain slopes. Sikkim is a land rich in culture, tradition and steeped in religion. One cannot help but marvel at the numerous stupas, monasteries and temples. It is the perfect destination, which provides enchantment, tranquility and adventure.
Sikkim makes an excellent holiday destination. Besides boasting of the third highest peak in the World namely Kanchendzonga, Sikkim is the treasure trove of fabulous flora and fauna. Surrounded by snow-covered mountain peaks, fertile valleys, wild mountain streams and paddy rice fields live a variety of people: The Lepchas and Bhutias, originally form Mongolia and Tibet live together in harmony with people belonging to different tribes of Nepal.
The rich traditions and customs make Sikkim even more colorful. The capital city of Gangtok 'the top of the hill' is the most important place in Sikkim. In north Sikkim, one can visit Chungthang (the origin of the river Teesta), Yumthang (140 km from Gangtok), the Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary (137 km from Gangtok), and the Kanchenjunga National Park. South Sikkim is famous for trekking and offers some of the best treks in the region. One can walk through the sylvan mountains of Namtse, 100 km from Gangtok, and Tendong hill, Varsey, Borong, Maenam hill, and Ravangla. In the eastern part of the state, one can visit the capital Gangtok. The Directorate of handicraft and handloom, White Hall, Ridge Garden, Do-Drul Chorten Stupa, Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology, Rumtek Dharma Chakra Center, Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, the Fambong La Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary are most visited sites. West Sikkim boasts of the Rabdentse ruins, Pelling, and the former capital Yuksom
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PLACES OF TOURIST INTERESTS
East Sikkim
Do-Drul Chorten, Enchey Monastery, Ganesh Tok, Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden, Nathula, Rumtek Monastery, Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre, Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Centre, Saramsa Garden, Tashi View Point, Tsomgo Lake, Water Garden
West Sikkim
Khecheopalri Lake, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, Sanga-Choling Monastery, Soreng, Tashiding Monastery, Varsey, Yuksam
North Sikkim
Chungthang, Guru-Dongmar Lake, Lachung, Lachen, Phodong Monastery, Phensang Monastery, Singhik, Yumthang
South Sikkim
Borong, Menam Hill, Namchi, Ravangla, Temi Tea Garden
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