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SIKKIM,
a small Himalayan State lying between 27 to 28 degrees North latitude and 88 to
89 degrees East longitude is the second smallest state in India. It is barely
7,096 sq. kms in size yet has an elevation ranging from 300 mtrs. to 8585 mtrs.
above sea level. It's Geography is dominated by the most majestic mountain chain
in the world which includes the Khangchenjunga, world's third highest mountain
and is worshipped by the Sikkimese as the guardian deity to their land.
AREA : Sikkim
is situated 7096 sq. kms. in the Eastern Himalayas, bordering the Tibet
autonomous region to it's North, Tibet and Western Bhutan to it's East, Eastern
Nepal to it's West and the Darjeeling Gorkha Hills of West Bengal to it's South.
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State : |
Sikkim |
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Capital : |
Gangtok |
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Population
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4,20,000 |
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Area : |
7,096 sq.
kilometers |
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Climate : |
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Summer : |
Max. : 24°C |
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Min. :14°
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Winter : |
Max. : 12°C |
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Min. : 1°C |
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Best
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March to May
and September to early December. |
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Where
to stay? |
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There are a
number of small, medium and large-sized hotels to suite individual
budgets. There are guest houses and resort too. Let us know your
budget or your preference and we shall take care of the rest for you. |
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How
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Air:
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Nearest
airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal 125 kms approx and Biratnagar and
Bhadrapur in Nepal, which is 146 kms approx from Gangtok. Sikkim
helicopter service also does daily passenger service from Bagdogra –
Gangtok- Bagdogra. |
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Rail:
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The nearest
railway stations are Siliguri (115 kms) and New Jalpaiguri 120 kms approx. |
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Road:
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Gangtok is
well connected by road with Siliguri, Darjeeling, Kalimpong and other
important cities in India. It is also well connected to neighboring
countries Bhutan and Nepal. The roads are very well maintained. |
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Entry
Formalities |
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All foreign
tourists intending to visit Sikkim must hold valid Indian visa and Inner
Line Permit (ILP). ILP can also be obtained from all Indian missions,
Sikkim Tourism Office (New Delhi), Sikkim Tourism Office (Calcutta),
Sikkim Tourism Office (Siliguri), Darjeeling and Rangpo. The 15 days
duration permit is issued on the spot without any delay provided photo
copies of passport and visa details along with two passport photos of the
applicants are made available then and there. Extension stay in the state
can be made at Gangtok.
For those interested in going for
trekking in the interior regions of the State, the department of Tourism
issues Protected Area Permit (PAP) at Gangtok which is available for
certain specified areas for groups consisting of 4(four) or more
foreigners subject to the conditions that the trekking programme is
arranged through a Registered Travel Agency.
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Write
to us for further more detail
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