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Sikkim |
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Situated
in the Eastern Himalayas, this beautiful state of
Sikkim is sandwiched between the kingdom of Nepal in
the West and Bhutan in the East, Tibet in the North
and the state of West Bengal in the South. With an
area of 7,300 sq. kms, measuring 115 kms from north
to south and 65 kms. From East to West, the
elevation ranging from 244 mts to over 8550 mts.,
above sea level, approximately latitude of 27 degree
North and longitude of 88 degree East. This small
state belies its richness of culture, customs,
heritage, flora and fauna. Sikkim, once a
protectorate of India with a monarchy government but
metamorphosed as the 22nd state of the Indian Union
in the year 1975. The population of the state is
only 4,20,000 as per the last census. Amidst the
grandeur of the mountain peaks, lush green valleys
cascading waterfalls and fast flowing rivers,
beautiful monasteries and terraced hills, Sikkim
offers her visitor a rare and exotic experience.
Nestling in the grandeur and beauty of the
snow-capped mountain ranges of the Kanchanjunga,
Darjeeling has been gifted with a beautiful natural
scenery. It is surrounded by lush green tea gardens,
and has the highest Railway Station in the world.
The Darjeeling 'Toy Train' is part of the world's
cultural heritage. The town of Darjeeling, also
known as "Queen of the (Eastern) Hills", was the
summer capital of India during the British period. A
holiday resort of the Victorian era it still exudes
grandeur, charm and majesty. From "Tiger Hill" one
can get one of the best sunrise views in the world. |
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