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 Situated in
the Eastern Himalayas, this beautiful state of Sikkim is
sandwiched between the kingdom of Nepal in the West and
Bhutan in the East, Tibet in the North and the state of
West Bengal in the South. With an area of 7,300 sq. kms,
measuring 115 kms from north to south and 65 kms. From
East to West, the elevation ranging from 244 mts to over 8550 mts.,
above sea level, approximately latitude of 27 degree North
and longitude of 88 degree East. This small state belies its
richness of culture, customs, heritage, flora and fauna.
Sikkim, once a protectorate of India with a monarchy
government but metamorphosed as the 22nd state of the Indian
Union in the year 1975. The population of the state is only
4,20,000 as per the last census. Amidst the grandeur of the
mountain peaks, lush green valleys cascading waterfalls and
fast flowing rivers, beautiful monasteries and terraced
hills, Sikkim offers her visitor a rare and exotic
experience. |
