Overview
Sikkim is a small yet gorgeous place to visit. It is a small and beautiful state of the Himalayan region of India. Sikkim's capital is Gangtok. Sikkim is located at a height of about 5500 ft. It can be described as a tourist paradise. The climatic conditions of Sikkim are ideal for a perfect holiday. The temperature is cool almost throughout the year. Sikkim is famous for its natural beauty, culture, and handicrafts. The small hilly state of Sikkim is scattered in the area of around 7069 sq. Km. According to a recent survey the geographical area of Sikkim was found to be 7299 sq. Km. Click to book Sikkim Tour Package
History
The region of Sikkim was established in the year 1642. The Namgyal dynasty ruled Sikkim till 1975. In the eighteenth century, there were continuous wars of Sikkim tourism with Nepal and Bhutan. Nepal wanted to dwell in certain western parts of Sikkim. This was the period when the maximum number of Nepalese migrated to the land of Sikkim. By 1817, Sikkim became a de facto protectorate of the British. In the year 1950, after India had got independence, a treaty was signed between Sikkim and India making Sikkim tourism India’s province.
Geography
The lovely state of Sikkim is a small hilly area in the Eastern Himalayas. It is spread across 114 km from north to south and approximately 64 kms from east to west. This small yet beautiful state of Sikkim is spread below the world’s third-highest mountain range of Kangchendzonga. Sikkim is bounded by the vast stretches of the Tibetan Plateau in the north. It is surrounded by the Singalila range from Nepal in the west, bordered by the Chumbi valley of Tibet and the kingdom of Bhutan in the east and Darjeeling in the south.
