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SIKKIM

Capital : Gangtok.

Area : 7, 096 sq.km.

Literacy : 69.8%.

Languages :Bhutia, Lepcha, Nepali.

Roads : 1, 834 km.

Heliport : Gangtok.

When to visit : Mar to May, Sept to Nov.

Climate(in °C) : Cold, fog and Rain.

Districts : 4, East Sikkim, West Sikkim, South Sikkim, North Sikkim.

Places of Tourist importance : Mt. Kanchenjunga (8598 m), Singba Dhododendron sanctuary, Yumthang, Namtse, Pelling, Nathu La, Yuksom.

GANGTOK

World's 3 ^rd highest mountain Kanchenjunga (8598 m), trekking, palace, handicrafts, orchid sanctuary, Rumtek monastery (24 km).

LACHUNG

123 km from Gangtok, Yak country, waterfalls, scenic beauty.

YUMTHANG

24 km from Lachung, Yak country, hot springs.

NATHU LA

4400 m high pass on the India - China/Tibet road. The trade route is opened on July 2006.

TASHIDING

Monastery, Buddhist pilgrim centre.

YUKSOM

Lakes, scenic beauty, training base for Himalayan training institute. Starting point for the famous Kanchenjunga trek to Goecha la (4950 m, 8 days, 88 km).

FESTIVALS

Losar (Feb), Losoong (Nov/Dec).

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