Sikkim The land of mighty Kanchenjunga. A holiday land with few equals
anywhere. This jewel -like mountain state of ethereal beauty with an area of
7299 Sq. kilometres, nestles in the heart of the Himalayas.
Wrapped in mists and clouds. A garden state with an incredible variety of orchids,
rhododendrons, gladioli and a host of other flowers. Rustling, tumbling streams
and torrents. Mountain monasteries and quaint shopping plazas. This is Sikkim.
Sikkim Monastery:
Devoted Lamas robed in red, chant ancient mantras to the rhythm of drums and
trumpets while soft lights flicker from decorative lamps placed before statues
of the great Guru Padmasambhava.
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Sikkim Gardens:
Truly a naturalist's delight. The hillsides and mountain slopes of Sikkim are
strewn with bright patches of myriad colours. The lower mountain slopes are
abundant with lush green bamboos and ferns.
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Wildlife in Sikkim:
Among the more commonly found animals in the alpine zone are yaks. They are
domesticated and reared in North Sikkim mainly for their economic productiveness.
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Adventure Sports in
Sikkim: Take the Kanchenjunga Trek (15 days) and discover nature
in its grandest bounty. Savour this beautiful and unspoilt area with its tiny
jewel- like lakes and exotic flora and fauna against the backdrop of the majestic
Kanchenjunga.
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Fairs & Festivals
in Sikkim: Sikkim's famous mask dances provide a spectacle, perhaps
nowhere to be experienced in the entire world. Perfromed by lamas in the gompa
coutyard to celebrate religious festivals, these dances demonstrate perfect
foot work and grace.
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People of Sikkim: Sikkim has population
of about three laksh, made up of Lepchas, Nepalese and Bhutias. The Lepchas
are the oldest inhabitants of Sikkim. There is an old Lepcha legend that long
ago, the laughter of the Lepchas wafted into the sky and it scattered and froze
into shimmering stars. In the 15th and 16th centuries, the Tibetans arrived
bringing with them the Red Hat Lamist tradition - Nying -ma-pa, which became
the dominant culture and official state religion.
Places of Interest in
Sikkim: Gangtok
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