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Sikkim is situated in the eastern Himalayas. It is the second smallest
state in India.Sikkim is famous for
Kangchenjunga (8,586 m),the third highest mountain in the world. Sikkim is an orchid
lover paradise.Orchids are found mostly in tropical regions upto 2100 m though there are
some at 3000 Mts.Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim.The scenery is spectacular and there are
excellent views of the entire Kangchenjunga Range from many points in the environs of the
city.Sikkim has an area of 7300 sq. km. It is situated at an altitude of 8,591 Mts. Teesta River is also known as
the lifeline of the State as it originated from the mysterious Cho Lhamu Lake and cutting
centrally through Sikkim.
 Summer |
Max. 20.7oC |
Min. 13.1oC |
| Winter |
Max. 12.5oC |
Min. 7.7oC |
| Clothing |
| Summer |
Light and heavy woollens |
| Winter |
heavy woollens |
| Best Season for Rafting |
October-November only |
| Permits |
Because of Sikkim,s sensitive
border location,
foreigners need a Restricted-Area Permit(RAP) to visit. |
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RAPs please contact: |
Sikkim Tourist Information
Centre,
New Sikkim House, 14 Panchsheel Marg
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110021
Ph. +91-11/301-5346 |
| Air |
Nearest Airport is Bagdogra |
| Rail |
The two closet railway stations are Siliguri
and New Jalpaiguri at the distance of 120 km from Gangtok ( for Calcutta, Delhi, Guwahati,
Lucknow, Mumbai, Benglore, Chennai and other cities of India. |
| Road |
Gangtok is connected by all weather road. |
| Govt. Accommodation |
| C.P.W.D Rest House, North Sikkim Highway,
Gangtok. |
| State Guest House (for state Guests only) |
| Mount Pandim Hotel at Pemayangtse
Phone +91-03593-2756 |
| Hotel Mandaar, Development Area, Gangtok-
Sikkim (run by Bengal Tourism Development Corpn. Ltd. Phone
+91-03592-224314 |
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