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History of Sikkim

Story of ancient Sikkim is filled with mythical and legendary, gods, monks only to conclude with the last Chogyal of Sikkim. Then this tiny Himalayan Kingdom extended far to Dibdala in the North, Shingsa Dag-pay, Walung, Yangmag Khangchen, Yarlung and Timar Chorten in the [[West SikkimWest, down along the Arun and Dudh Kosi river to Maha Nodi, Nuxulbari and Titaliya in the South, on the east Tagong La, and Tang La on the North". Continue to next page → .


Monasteries in Sikkim

The "valley of rice" has been blessed with numerous Monasteries. Each of these Buddha's institutions are priceless peace of Buddhist art and culture, here are the few important monasteries. Do Drul Chorten, Enchey Monastery, Rumtek Monastery, Dubdi, Pemayangtse monastery.

Welcome to Sikkim
  • East Sikkim - the important districts of Sikkim and the area is busy and more populous than any other districts of Sikkim.
  • West Sikkim - is a district of Sikkim, it Capital is Gyalshing (a.k.a Geyzing).
  • North Sikkim - The majority of population of North comprises of Bhutias and Lepchas.
  • South Sikkim - South Sikkim is the 2nd largest populated district of Sikkim, its capital is Namchi.


Neighbours
  • Darjeeling - Everything you wanted to know about Darjeeling.
  • Kalimpong - Kalimpong (1250 m) is another hill station and sub-division .
  • Bhutan - The Kingdom of Bhutan is a landlocked nation in South Asia.

People of Sikkim

Despite of cultural backgrounds and language differences, people of Sikkim live in absolute harmony. Three native community of Sikkim are Lepcha, Bhutia and Nepali. East Sikkim and West Sikkim are largely populated by Nepali community, but in other parts of the Sikkim Bhutias and Lepchas are still the dominant natives. Nevertheless, Marwaris, Biharis, Bengalis, Agarwals have also migrated and made Sikkim their permanent home.

  • Lepcha - The original tribe of Sikkim, the pioneers.
  • Bhutia - Migrated to Sikkim in around 15th century.
  • Nepali - Migrated to Sikkim, during Claude White's era in 18th century.

Hotels

Tourism in Sikkim has flourished reasonably since last few years, now tourism is considered states main revenue generator, and the number of hotels have also been increased along with the growth. With more and more hoteliers joining hands, Sikkim now has more hotels compared to it's neighboring regions. Looking at the present scenario, we have created editable Hotel lists, Please have a look.

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