About
Sikkim
Sikkim is
sheer magic. This is not
just the most beautiful
place in the world but cleanest
and safest too. If once
the charms of the State
were limited to mists, mountains
and colourful butterflies,
they are now complimented
by tangible development
and progress. With its unique
culture and natural landscape,
Sikkim is a picture of perfection
and pristine purity. Nestled
in the Himalayas and endowed
with exceptional natural
resources, Sikkim is a hotspot
of biodiversity and development.
Though small in size, yet
Sikkim has been identified
world over as an important
repository of germplasms
of unknown dimensions. Perhaps,
there is no part of the
world, which offers a spectacular
scene with every turn of
the road as Sikkim. Though
land-locked, Sikkim is one
of the most beautiful and
strategically important
state of the Indian Union.
Buddhism
is the predominant religion
in Sikkim, with many fine
old temples embellished
with religious paintings
and statues of the Buddha's
various incarnations. Monasteries
form an integral part of
Sikkim. There is a plethora
of monasteries in Sikkim.
In fact there are almost
nearly 200 monasteries or
Gompas in the state......>>more
Gangtok
its captivating architectural
beauty radiates with pagoda-like
wooden houses, painted turquoise
roofs and gay bazaars. Undoubtedly
modern times have wound their
way into this picturesque
town, but the gently swaying
and elegant costumes of the
Sikkimese people, their smiling
faces, the unhurried pace
of their life-style and the
towering beauty of Kanchenjunga
all cast a magic spell on
this delightful location in
the foothills of the grand
Himalayas. ....>>more
In
pre-historic times, Sikkim
was inhabited by 3 tribes
viz., Naong, Chang and the
Mon. The Lepchas entered Sikkim
later and absorbed them completely.
They resorted to the practice
of electing a leader whose
advice & counsil was sought
on crucial matters & followed.
...>>more
The
diversity in the plant world
is complemented by a similar
variety in the animal kingdom.
As if this wasn't enough 600
species of butterflies and
600 species of birds adorn
the forest with colour and
song. Among the more commonly
found animals in the alpine
zone are yaks. .....>>more
Sikkim's
famous mask dances provide
a spectacle, perhaps nowhere
to be experienced in the
entire world. Performed
by lamas in the Gompa courtyard
to celebrate religious festivals,
these dances demonstrate
perfect foot work and grace.
......»more
Howto
Reach Sikkim
By
Air :- The busiest route
in and out of Sikkim is
the road between Gangtok
and Siliguri. The town of
Bagdogra at a distance of
124 km from Gangtok has
the nearest airport. Flights
from Bagdogra can be booked
at the Indian Airlines office
on Tibet Road in Gangtok
(Phone 03592-23099). There
are regular flights to Guwahati,
Calcutta, and Delhi from
Bagdogra.
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