Demographical Structure of Sikkim

                "Great destination addressed as the jewel in the crown " .... sikkim , 

 a small  state in size but is amply compensated by sheer generosity of beautiful nature. The world's third highest peak at 8598 Meters Kanchenjunga can be viewed from here. Gangtok , Sikkim is an independent Buddhist state that virtually  thrives on tourism. The sikkim government t offers a taste of variety of crusine and tourism adventure. Sikkim also offer a fun-packed voyage of adventure and discovery, if you can want to  undertake trekking, boating Rafting, Mountaineering or Mountain Hiking each of them can give its due. Sikkim is an island of peace with negligible crime rate. Sikkim is one of the 26 Bio-Diversity hot sports, a veritable treasure house of some of the worlds most beautiful streams, high altitude Lakes and Waterfalls. 

   Sikkim is located in at 27.33 Degree North and 88.61 Degree East in our universe. Annual Rainlfall  2000 MM – 4000 MM.  Teesta and Rangit are main river in Sikkim . Sikkim’s lower hills altitude is 270 Meter – 1500 Meter, Middle level Hills altitude  range is 1500 Meter – 2000 Meter., Higher level hills altitude range is 2000 Meter – 3000 Meter and alpine forest Zone altitude range is above 3900 Meter.

Area :-  7096 Square Kilometers. ( 0.22 % of area of India) .

Population :- Total population 6,07,688 , Male - 288,217 and Female 252,276 (As per Census 2011 0.05 % of the total population of India).

Sex Ratio :- 875 Female per 1000 Males.

Density of Population :- 76 per Square KM.

Capital : - Gangtok, East District - 954 Sq. KM. , Gangtok ,

 West District- 1166 Sq. KM. Gyalshing, South District- 750 Sq. KM. and Namchi, North District- 4226 Sq. KM. 

Language :- Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha and English.

                  Distance by Road From Gangtok

Kolkata                                                          720 KM

SILIGURI                                                         114 KM

BAGDOGRA                                                    124 KM

KALIMPONG                                                      75 KM

DARJEELING                                                   105 KM

RUMTEK                                                            24 KM
TSOMGO                                                         35 KM

SINGHTHAN                                                       28 KM

RONGPO                                                          40 KM

NATHULA PASS                                                 56 KM

MANGAN                                                            65 KM

RABANGLA                                                        66 KM

JORTHANG                                                        84 KM

GEJING                                                           112 KM

YUMTHANG                                                      141 KM

                           Climate :-  

Climate is different Sikkim and divided by Tropical, Temperature and Alpine zone. This area is heavy fall from effect of bay of Bengal. The average rainfall is 500 CM. The maximum temperature available in July – August and minimum temperature is available December-January month. Lower altitude zone temperature is  4.5 to 18.5 Degree and higher altitude temperature is 1.5 – 9.5 Degree and temperature varies from with altitude and slope of landscape. 

Five different altitude zone divided by   climatically :-

Tropical Range Below  610 Meter.

Subtropical                       610 to 1524 Meter.

Temperate 1524 to 2743 Meter.

Sub-Alpine                       2743 to 3962 Meter.

Alpine                             3962 to 5182 Meter.

The annual rainfall in Thangu is 82 MM in North Sikkim and East Sikkim Gangtok is 3494 MM. North and West Sikkim is very little rainfall is an average 4.9 MM. This area maximum time is snow cover area. The highest annual rainfall is sometimes  may be exceed 5000 MM and per day rainfall average  2.5 MM . 

         ANIMALS :-   

Himalayan Black Beer , Himalayan Marmot, Snow Leopard, Musk deer, Barking Deer, Bhoral, Tahr, Serow, Goral, , common langur,  Clouded Leopard, Wild dog, Tibbetian Wolf, Hog badger and jungle Cat.

                         Important Mountain :-

1. Mount Kanchendzonga West Sikkim             28156 Foot.

2. Mount  Kabru West Sikkim 24215 Foot.

3. Mount  Siniolchu           West Sikkim 22600 Foot.

4. Mount  Simbho              West Sikkim             22476 Foot.

5. Mount  Pandim              West Sikkim 22100 Foot.

6. Mount  Rathong              West Sikkim 22100 Foot.

7. Mount Kokthang             West Sikkim             20162 Foot.

8. Mount  Talung               North Sikkim             24200 Foot.

9. Mount paunhri                East Sikkim             22000 Foot.

10. Mount Lamaongden East Sikkim 19366 Foot.

11. Mount Masunyange East Sikkim 19300  Foot.

                       SIKKIM- Peaks and Passes

Altitude Range     Total  Number             

9000-12000  5

12001-15000 12

15001-18000 16

18001-21000  5

21001-24000  7

24001-27000                  1

27001 – above                  1

                   Total  peaks and passes situated Sikkim  is 47.

             As per altitude important passes in Sikkim :-

1. Chorten Nyima La Pass 19000 Foot.             
2. Donkia La Pass                       18400 Foot.

3. Jelep – La Pass                14500 Foot.

4. Nathula – La Pass 14400 Foot.

5. Chiwabhanjang                      13300 Foot.

6. Batang  La Pass                      13000 Foot.

                         Important Hot Spring :-

1. Phurchachu (Reshi) West Sikkim.

2. Yumthang                       North Sikkim.

3. Borong                          South Sikkim.

4. Ralong                           South Sikkim.

5. Yumey Samdong               East Sikkim.

                      Mountain Range in Sikkim :-

1. Singalila Range – This Mountain range is divided by NEPAL and SIKKIM.

2. Chola Range – This mountain range is divided by SIKKIM,TIBET and BHUTAN.

3. Pangolia Rabge -  This Mountain range is divided by SIKKIM and BHUTAN.

                   Important  Glaciers in Sikkim :-

1. Rathong glacier West Sikkim.

2. Zemu Glacier                      North Sikkim.

3. Lonak Glacier North Sikkim.

4. Hidden Glacier North Sikkim.

5. Talung Glacier North Sikkim.

6. North Lonak Glacier North Sikkim.

7. South Lonak Glacier North Sikkim.

8. Tista Khangse Glacier North Sikkim.

                         Important Lakes in Sikkim :-

1. Khe-cheod Palri  Lakes West  Sikkim.

2. Lam Pokhari Lakes West  Sikkim.

3. Dud Pokhari Lake West Sikkim.

4. Samiti Lake                  West Sikkim.

5. Ram-Laxman (Twin) Lake West Sikkim.

6. Laxmi Pokhari Lake West Sikkim.

7. Majur Pokhari Lake West Sikkim.

8. Bidang Cho Lake                     East Sikkim.

9. Changu (Tsomgo) Lake East Sikkim.

10. Menmecho Lake                    East Sikkim.

11. Gurudungmar Lakes North Sikkim.

12. Cholamu Lake                     North Sikkim.

13. Sima Choka Lake                  North Sikkim.

                                 Sikkim Tourism Office :-

1.  Touist Information Centre - New Sikkim House, 14, Panchsheel  Marg,  Chanakyapuri, New         Delhi - 110021. Ph.- 011 26115346 / 26115171.

2.  Tourist Information Centre :- 4/1, Middleton Street, Kolkata - 700 071. Phone - 033  22817928.

3. Tourist Information Centre -  SNT Colony,  Prodhan Nagar, Siliguri, West Bengal.

4. Tourist Information Centre -  Bagdogra Airport, Siliguri, West Bengal, Phone- 2698030.

5. Tourist Information Centre -     NJP Rail Station, New Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. Phone -   2690475.

6. Tourist Information Centre - MG Marg, Gangtok, Sikkim, Phone- 0359 221634, 0353  2432646, Fax- 0359 2205647.

7. Tourist Information Centre -    Tourist Lodge, Rongpo, East Sikkim, Phone - 240818.

8. Tourist Information Centre -     Melli, South Sikkim, Sikkim.

9. Tourist Information Centre -     Jorethang, South Sikkim, Sikkim.

10. Tourist Information Centre -      Namchi, South Sikkim, Sikkim. Phone- 264557.

11. Tourist Information Centre -       Pelling, Pemayangtse, West Sikkim, Sikkim.

                     Entry Formalities for Foreign Tourists :-

Individual tourist along with group tourist can visit Gangtok, Rumtek, Phodong and Pemayangtse in Sikkim  for 15 days and Group minimum 4 persons can only.

visit Dzongri  in West Sikkim for 15 Days for the purpose of trekking. Permit can be obtained from :-

1. All Indian Missions abroad.

2. Foreigner's  Regional Registration Offices in Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai.

3. Assistant  Director (Tourism), Govt. of Sikkim, New Delhi.

4. Deputy Director (Tourism), Govt. of Sikkim, New Delhi.

5. Assistant Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Sikkim, Kolkata.

6. Deputy Commissioner, Tourism Department, Darjeeling, West Bengal.

                                Fair and Festival of Sikkim :-

1. Maghe Sankranti Mela - Jorethang, South Sikkim, starting 1st day of Magh and January 13-15 days approx.

2. Nyenpa Guzom - january month in differnt location.

3. Sonam Lochar - February month in different location. 

4. Guthon Chaam - Held at Rumtek Monastery, Two days prior to Tibetan New year, February or March month.

5. Bhumchu - Tashiding , 14 and 15 days of the one month of the Lunar Calander for the month February or March.

6. Tourism Fest - Rabangla, South Sikkim  inh the month of April.

7. Village Tourism Fest - Aritar, East Sikkim. April.

8. Flo9wer Festival - At Gangtok through out the year.

9. Saga Dawa Fest - May and June.

10. Guru Rinpoche Trungkar Tsechu - May or June on Birth day Celebration.

11. Laho-Rum Faat - at Tedong, in the month of August.

12. Pang-Lhabsol - 15 days of the  7 month of the Lunar Calender corresponding to the month of the August or  September. Celebrate at Gangtok, Rangla and Lachung.

13. Durga Puja / Dosera - October.

14. Namchi Mahastars - October.

15. Tyohas - Diwali Utsav , November.

16. Guthor Chaan at Enchey Monastery - 28 and 29th of the 11 months of the Lunar Calender, December or January.

17. Kagyed Dance - At old Rumtek Monastery. Ling Dum Monastery, Phodong monastery, 28 and 29th day of the 11 month Lunar Calender , December or January.

18. Losoong :- 1 to 7 days of the 11 month of the Lunar Calender , December or January.

19. Winter Fest - Gangtok, December.

20. Music Tourism Fest - Mangan, North Sikkim, December.

21. Tamu Lochar- December.

22. Teyongsi Srijonga Swaan Tongnam - December.

23. Hee- Bermiok Festival - February.

                                 Local Language Phrases :-

Good Morning, Afternoon and Night – Namaste.

Thank You – Dhanyawad.

How Much – Khaile .

What is your Name – Name Ke ho.

Please Come Here   - Yah auno hos .

Denzong   - Valley’s Rice.

Sikkim – New House.

Pass  -  La.

River   --  Chu

Lake  - Tso (Tho).

Mountain   - Ri.

Sister  -  Ai.

Elder Brother    -  Daju

Flat Land    - Thang.

Welcome / Good Luck – Tashi Delek.

North Sikkim - Snowy Mountains

North Sikkim has boasts of main attraction in sikkim’s tourist map, It cover cover with flowery valleys, north Sikkim is a beautiful paradise with the flower valleys 500 water falls,hotsprings,glaciers and the Himalayan mountains, stretched over 850 sp. Km. with the dense forest Kanchenjunga National Parks with the various types of animals. The Border Road Organisation has constructed road in all side roads – Gangtok to Kabi – 17 KM to Phodong 40 KM, mangan 66 KM, Singhik 72 KM, Chungthang 96 KM, 

Lachung 117 KM to Yumthang 14 KM and Gangtok to gurudongmar lake distance 175 KM. kabi is place where altitude is 5400 ft. and here lived Lepcha and bhutias and settled permanently in Sikkim. Longstok , Singhba Rhododendron sanctuary are watching North Sikkim.  

                                                   
                                                  Rhododendron flower in sikkim

A land of thick carpets of wild alpine blossoms. Mysterious and holy Lakes, misty gorges,jagged edge of snowy mountains that pierce pristine blue skies and a devout and welcoming people. A visit to this wonderland  will certainly rejuvenate the soul, its sheer up  beauty will satiate even the most jaded traveler. 

Most important place where you can travel  :- 

Seven sister Waterfalls :- 

                                                             This falls is situated 32KM from Gangtok on the North Sikkim Highway. Tourists can savor  the white waterfalls and break their journey to refresh themselves with their favorite beverage. 

kabi  Lungchok :- 

                                  A historic memorial statue pillar here marks  treaty of blood brotherhood between the Lepcha and the Bhutia people. It is situated 17 KM from gangtok on the North Sikkim Highway.

Phensang Monastery :- 

                                                Situated on the gentle slope between Kabi & Phodong, this monastery 

originally built in 1721 and renovated after a fire in 1948. Is one of the best specimens of sikkimies religious architecture.

Phodong Monastery :- 

                                             About 40 KM from Gantok, it is one of the six major monasteries in Sikkim. This place is Gangtok to Thamlong and walk 1 Km to reach Phodong Monastery.It is a tourist attraction place ,1/2  hours trek takes you to 100 years old Labrang Monastery between two monastery is the 3rd capital of the Sikkim kings. Phodong Monastery belongs to the karmapa Sector, and situated about 1 KM up-hill by a jeepable road that bifurcates from the North Sikkim Highway. It was build by the Chogyal Gyurmed Namgyal some where in the 1st quarter of the 18th century. 

Mangan :- 

                                  Crossing after  the 2nd highest hanging bridge in Asia at rongRong and 26 KM  ahead from Phodong is the palce mangan. It is earthquake zone area and altitude is 3950 foot and district  headquarter of North Sikkim. Singhik is small locality from mangan is 5KM.

Srijunga Yuma Mangshilla :- 

                                                        Venue for Maghey Sankranti a hindu festival held on first day of holy month of Maagh (Janury to February) to commemorate the coming of warmer weather and better days of health and fortune. The festival that include cultural programmes and fairs has gained in popularity over the years and attracts ever increasing numbers of local visitors.

Singhik :-

                    Offers some of the best views of khangchendzonga and its sister range such as mount sinolchu. Visitors can put up the tourist Lodge and enjoy short one to three day trek along forest trails. Singhik offer you the panoramic view of the Mount Kanchenjunga. On the top of the hill is the Singhik a small locality with its Chorten.

Katao :-

                The same landscape like Yumthung but snow and flower poppies, primulas and rhododendrons are more sense. Yaks grazing are surrounded by peaks Sarteta, Katao, great Alpine, Domang, Zenea. This is a beautiful place to be included in the tourist map and 15 KM away is Patala on the Chinese Border but it is out of bound for tourist. From Lachung 24 KM  distance and crossing over Lachung river; It is situated in hilltop altitude is 12666 foot.  You can taste in ice near by hands  and Ice car move in the month of May. If you like this place can book on your Yumtham car for Katao. 

Rong Lungten Lee :- 

                                           Lepcha traditional house at Namprikdang situated confluence of “Kanaka” and “Teesta”. Its distance 8 KM from Mangan. Beside various artifacts of antique value on display during the Namsoong festival. Visitors can enjoy the pristine beauty of the flora and fauna also. 

Chungthan :- 

                           Important commercial centre of North Sikkim, situated at a distance of 95 KM from Gangtok  and located on a valley along the confluence of the Lachen and comprising of orchids and alpine plants on the way of Yumthang. Chungthang, which is the surrounded by high mountains and it’s a altitude is 5200 foot. This place lies at the  confluence of the Lachen Chu(Tista) and Lachung chu, and the raod lead from here to both the valleys. The reckon 

which legend Guru Padmasambhava rested and the imprint of this footmark.

Lachen :- 

               Also self-governed by the Dzumsa,Lachen at an altitude 9020 foot offers village tourism  infrastructure developed and supported by the UNDP. The Lachen Monastery provides a panaromic  view of the surrounding hills and country side. Tarun hot Springs at a distance of 8 KM also attracts  many who visit it for its therapeutic properties. This is a good place for a cup of tea. From chungthang 20 KM left the paradise place is Lachen. The golden image of Buddha is herein a monastery . 1000 inhabitant live here and work on Yak and Sheep cultivation. 

Lachung :- 

                                                    Lachung “The famous place” of North Sikkim Situated  altitude is  8000  feet and governance called the Dzumsa,  lachung which provides excellent village trouism facilities if the gateway to the popular yumthung  Valley which is at a distance of 25 KM from Lachung.

                                                
                                                   Lachung village in north sikkim

Yumthang :- 

                   Yumthang “The famous valley” in North Sikkim  is 11800 feet and 140 KM from Gangtok,  the valley and plains of Yumthang leaves one speechless with its breathtaking beauty and scenic grandeur. This paradise is home to the singbha Rhododendron sanctuary that  boasts 24 species of Rhododendrons and a staggering variety of alpine flora. From Yumthang  you can adventure travel O (Zero) point in tibbet Border for extra booking with driver of your jeep. February to March available Rhododendron flower and make pristine beauty in flower in valley in all sides. 

Tibbet border  10 KM from Yumthang. 

                                                  Yumthang Valley in North Sikkim

Thangu :- 

                          A small village at an altitude of 13500 feet, 2 hours drive from Lachen by car. Visitors can planning trek to Guru-dongmar lake, muguthang or cho lhmu by the side of Teesta and spent some time here to acclimatize themselves to the high altitude. Thangu is last human habitant in North Sikkim. The road ends at Thangu .

Yumesamdong :- 

                                       From Yumthang 24 KM distance situated a snow fall place “Yumesamdong”  and altitude is 15500 feet ,  the trail is filled with the fragrance, the azalea, a plant collected by the locals people . It’s a great place you  can experience the enchanting views of the mountaineering  clad in snow.

Chopta Valley :-

                          The Chopta Valley is 148 KM from Gangtok, 30 KM from Lachen. The road beyond leads to another paradise. The Muguthang and Lukanala mountain block the way. The chopta Chu river flour among this picturisation and 

scenery of beauty. At 13200 feet it lies a mere 20  minutes drive away from Thangu. A walk along the frozen rivers can be once in life time experience.

Guru-dongmar Lake :-

                                  Local people say to Gurudongmar Lake “ You are closer to God”. At an altitude 17800 feet this milky-white lake is one of the holiest water  bodies of Sikkim. Legend has it that the lake was blessed by Guru-Padmasambhava on his return from Tibet. It is also believed that even in the severest of winter there are portion of the lake that never freeze. The gurudongmar Lake distance 47 KM From Lachen and 26 KM from thangu. The entire lake is cover with snow learing the centre. Open with the crystal blue and hot water. People say that “ gurunanak sat on the mountain and dipped his leg in this lake”. 

                               
                                                    Zero Point in Tibbetian Border

Where to Stay :-

Std Code :- 03592.

Snow Clive View Residency – 214 972.

Golden Valley Resort – 09732 639 539.

Marcopolo World Travel – PS Road, Gangtok, 204116 / 209407.

Blue Sky Tours and Travel, Tibbet Road, Gangtok-737 101, 205113 / 203330 

Mangan – Assam Karma – 234712, Yang Khar,(beside Taxi Stand) 234595 / 9745 076810. Ganga Jamuna- 234506. 

Lachen – Government Bunglow Snow Peak, Juniper Resort, Abu – 03592 204116. 

Information :-

1. For North Sikkim travel make a package from Gangtok . 8 to 10 people are accommodated in a jeep. 1 night 2 days for Yumthang and cost as per per head basis depend in time and situation. 2 Night 3 Days Yumthang and gurudongmar lake. Also available 3 Night 4 Days for Yumthang and gurudongmar. The rate include fooding, lodging, conveyance for the entire period.

2. Require woolen dresses.

3. Medicine should be stock in bag.

4. For Gurudongmar lake permission from superintendent of Police, Gangtok and Government autherised Travel Agencies. 

5. Best time to travel March to June and October to December.

6. Katao travel not available in March to April for Ice gathering in road .

7. RAP(Restricted Area Permit) available from Travel Agencies.

8. Not available Air and Rail connection but available road connection like jeep, small bus, Trekker and private car.

Sikkim , The beauty of India

   Sikkim is the beauty spot of Eastern Himalaya . In local people called “Prayer Valley”.Here is situated world third largest peak “Kanchenjunga”(8598 meter), in tibetian language “ Kang-tchen-nga” or five treasures of the great snows. From long year Sikkim is under custody state  in india but administration is own kingdom and this system going upto 1861. In 1975 sikkim is under custody in india and 22nd state (second smallest)inindia. Sikkim is independedBuddhist  state in india. Many of prayer flag,prayer chakra and 194 monastery has situated in Sikkim. Gangtok is the capital of sikim.  Its destination is high altitude 5800 ft. (1769 meters). Sikkim total area is 7300 square meter and population  is 406,000. Rangit and rongpo riveris divided by west Bengal and tista is most useful river in Sikkim. Most of  the community are lived here Nepali ,Lepcha and Bhutias. Gangtok is temperature  is maximum 20.7 Celsius & minimum 13.1 celcius in summer time and  winter time temperature is 12.5 Celcius maximum and Minimum temperature  7.7 celciusand overall average rainfall is 325 centimetre per year.For the travelling purpose requirement of cloth tropical & Light Woolen in summer and winter time heavy woollen. National flower is rhododendron, national bird is Red Fegenot  and national animal is Red Panda. One of the Indian Butterfly is situated in Gangtok,Sikkim. From March to May  in every organised in flower festival where exhibit 600 types of  orchid, 240 different types of plants,150 types gladioli  flower and different types of magnolia flower . 

Second  smallest state in Indian Union”Sikkim”. The scrupulously maintain and beautiful state in other than  India. Sikkim population  .2 % of total Indian population. Sikkim’s environment is based on river, lakes, glaciers, forest, mountain  farm lands, and beautiful scene. If you visit Sikkim take great achieving excitement travelling experience discover beautiful environment. As per travelling purpose every year increase popularity  publicity and discover new travelling destination. Sikkim’s beauty is mainly depended on his/her own people like lepcha,nepalis,bhutias and their  own social and family customs. 

No restriction for liquor drinking. Sikkim’s Home Product(Rongpo) liquor is cheap and tasty but not to carry this liquor  by legal jurisdiction but in case of permeable  you carry minimum . Sikkim’s local drinking product called as “”Chung””  or “”Tamba”” available at sikkim’sreturant. Sikkim’s beauty “orchid Flower” watch in many sides but not permitted to kept and you can carry in local permit for 3(Three) flower only. Sikkim’s rhododendron flower is national flower. Please do not  kept this flower if you take the flower can be punished Rs. 500.00 by order of Sikkim state government. 

Best time to Travel :-  March to May and October to December. 

Way to Travel :-

Airline – Nearest air station Bagdogra 125 kilomer from Gangtok. Available air from Kolkata,Delhi and Guwahati. From Bagdogra to Gangtok helicopter service is available. 

Rail :- New jalpaiguri is the nearest railway station. 125 kilometer is distance between Newjalpaiguri to Gangtok. Available train from Kolkata,Delhi,Mumbai and Bangalore and Guwahati.

Road :-  From siliguri to Gangtok distance between 114 kilometer. From Bagdogra to gangtok available Special snowline bus and private car. From Siliguri to Gangtok available Bus, Private car, luxury coach,jeep  and other vehicles. 

Document Requirement for Entry :- For Indian citizen Photo Identity card/voter card/PAN Card . For foreigners must require ILP (Inner Line Permit) to visit the sikim State. This is available form sikim Tourism Department Delhi / Kolkata  and District Magistrate of Darjeeling,siliguri office. Indian visa is available Rangpo. In border area travelling  require  RAP(Restricted Area Permit) from Superintendent of Police for Indian citizen and  required for Foreigners from Department of tourism, M.G.Marg, Gangtok, Sikkim or  GSO(Int.), 7, Mountain Division, Gangtok, Sikkim or FORT WILLIAM , Defence Office , Kolkata. 

 Sikkim’s state has four district i) East Sikkim ii) West Sikkim iii) North Sikkim iv) South Sikkim 

Most of the popular destination where are you traveller given below:-

EAST SIKKIM

Most popular site are following:- 

1. Gangtok-(Capital of the Sikkim,5500 ft.).
2. Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary(7000 ft.).
3. Himalayan Zoological Park(7200 ft.).
4. Tashi View Point(7500 ft.).
5. Ganesh Tok(6100 ft.).
6. Hanuman Tok(6000 ft.).
7. Bakthang Water falls(5500 ft.).
8. Enchey monastery(200 years old monastery, 5200 foot).
9. Gonjang monastery(5500 foot).
10. Pal zurmangkegyad Monasery(5200 foot).
11. Sikkim Flower complex(Gangtok 5500 foot).
12. Sa-Ngor Monastery(5800 ft.).
13. Cottage Industry(5500 ft.).
14. Hur-hurey Dara(5500 ft.).
15. Banjhakri Falls(7200 ft.).
16. Do-dralchorten(5400 ft.).
17. Namgyal institute of tibetology(5400 ft.).
18. Pastanga Tourist Village(4676 ft.).
19. Rumtek Dharma chakra(5000 ft.).
20. Saramsa Flower Pavilion(6200 FT.)
21. Kanchanzonga tourist village cum amusement park(5500 ft.).
22. Aritar(4600 ft.).
23. Tsongmo Lake(12400 ft).
24. Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple(13000 ft.).
25. Nathula Pass(14450).

WEST SIKKIM

The third highest peak in the world are situated here. Its called “ Motherlands  of Kanchenzonga”, West district has covered by  clear sky, rich flora and fauna,mountain range, pristine ,Lakes ,snow peak etc...

Most popular site are following:- 

1. Pelling (6800).
2. Kirateshwar Mahadevmandir(5576 ft).
3. Gyalshing and Legship (6838 ft.).
4. Reshi Hot Spring(12000 ft.).
5. Sangacholing Monastry (6300 ft).
6. Rabdentse palace Ruins (6300 ft).
7. Pemayangtse Monastery(6300 ft.).
8. Khecheopalri Lake (6000).
9. Ravangla (7000 ft.).
10. Yuksam (5800 ft.).
11. Dubdi Monastery (7000 ft.).
12. Varsey(10000 ft.).
13. Dzongri (13120 ft).
14. Tashiding Monastery (4805 ft.).
15. Sai Baba Sarva dharma Kendra-Daramdin (3700 ft.).
16. Singshore Bridge (6300 ft.).

NORTH SIKKIM

North Sikkim is most adventures area . It has beautiful snowy mountain. Cover by wild alpine blossom. And mysterious lakes.North Sikkim welcome to you with blue sky and white moutainery environment.

Most popular site are following:- 

1. Seven Sister Falls (6447 ft.).
2. Kabi Lungchok (4800 ft.).
3. Ronglungten Lee (7000 ft.).
4. Phensang Monastery (5156 ft.).
5. Srijunga Yuma Mangheem Mangshila (6500 ft.).
6. Singhik (5500 ft)..
7. Phodong Monastery (4500 ft.).
8. Mangan(3950 ft.).
9. Chunthang(5873 ft.) .
10. Lachung(8000 ft.).
11. Lachen(9000 ft.).
12. Yumthang(11800 ft.).
13. Yumesamdong (15500 ft).
14. ChoptaValley(13200 ft).
15. Thangu(13500 ft.).
16. Guru Dongmar Lake. (End or 0 line of North Sikkim,17800 ft.).

SOUTH SIKKIM

South Sikkim has established many socio-economic tourism project . Also been focused many project of related development  in tourism infrastructure. 

Most popular site are following:-

1. Namchi (5500 ft.).
2. Siddeshwar Dham (5500 ft.).
3. Samdruptse (7000 ft.).
4. Rock Garden (7200 ft.).
5. Temi Tea Garden (7200 ft.).
6. Tendong Hill (8530 ft.).
7. Rabong (7017 ft.).
8. Shirdhi Saimandir (5500 ft.).
9. Maenam Hill( 10300 ft.).
10. Bhaley Dhunga (10000 ft.).
11. Borong (5800 ft.).
12. Ralang Monastry (8000 ft.).
13. Sikip (4300 ft.).
14. PhurTsa Chu (4300 ft.).
15. Borong and Ralang Hot Spring (8000 ft.).
16. Kewzing (4600 ft.).

Traditonal dishes and food of Sikkim:-

Sikkim food is more nourishing other than state if Indian foods. Their food is more healthy ,  hygienic and Suitable for their environment.

Momo:- Momo is the tibetian food. It is most popular in Sikkim. It make from minced meat,vegetable and cheese in flour. Prepared stuffing systematic process and steamed about half an hour three tier utensils. Eating with tomato soup or bone/meat   soup by low ingredients. Momo are take eating with soup or home made sauce.

Sael roti:- Prepared from mixed fermented rice (which is deep fried),round shape,spongy and commonly used confectionery bread. It is eaten by the potato curry or some non vegetarian items.

Kodoka roti:- It is flat bread make from flour of finger millet and usually eaten with sidrakoachar.

Chang:- Chang is called for “local beer”. Prepared by the fermenting millet with yeast.

Kinema:- It is fermented soyabean. It is make like as pickle,curry and soup. Your need take the taste to communicate  with Nepali community  people.  

Thukpa:- It is special dish hot soup with noodles with cooked meat. It is available in Sikkim loal restaurant.

Gundruk:- Prepared by blackish mass of fermented and dried leafy vegetable.

Ningro:- Sikkim’s local dish. Usually it is not available in restaurant but available contanct by local people.

Churpi:-Cow’s milk fermented food.A soft whitish mass with a mild sour taste.

Tama:-  It is a fermented tender bamboo shoots. It ‘s taste acidic sour.  Contain with  of organic acid low pH and high minerals.

Always available tea,coffe,icecream, sandwich and jam or jelly bread. Cheese or  meat (pig/mutton) makes momo.pattis,meat and  “felli” , with bread shafali. Also available vegtable or meat soups noodles in different returants. Specially For the drinker one of the most tasty brand “CHERI”.

Important contanct Number of Sikkim Tour:-

Sikkim Tourist Information Centre-
New delhi- 011 2611 5346 / 2611 5171.
Kolkata- 033 2281 5328 / 2281 7905.
Siliguri- 0353 2512646
Gangtok- 03592 221634
Bagdogra- 0353 2698030.
Airline= 
Indian airlines- 0353 2511495
Bagdogra airport- 0353 2551666.
Jet Airways- 0353 2435876 / 2435877.
Helicopter Service-
Sikkim tourism, Gangtok- 03592 203960.
West Bengal Tourism Centre(WBTDC), Siliguri- 0353 2511974 / 2511979.

Staying where :-

Luxury Hotels- 
TheTamarindResidency
Ridge Rd, Arithang, Gangtok,Sikkim 
Pin - 737116
Ph- 9800700755, 9641831399, 9647854733
Fax - 03592 -220654
Email - info@tamarindresidency.com 
www.tamarindresidency.com

Hotel Hitaishi Homestay
Bermiok Martam,15th mile, West Sikkim Near Dhungay House,Sikkim
Pin- 737113
Ph -7903311175
Email -hitaishi.homesty@gmail.com
www.hitaishihomestay.com

The Himalayan Heights
Palzor Stadium Road,Sikkim.
Pin - 737101
Ph- 91-3592-221567/221568
Fax- 91-3592-227084
www.hotelhimalayanheights.com

Rhenock House
Development Area,Gangtok,Sikkim.
Pin - 737101
Ph- 91-3592-201146 ,98320-96281, 89673-045
Fax- 3592-201481
Email- renakvilla@yahoo.co.in
www.renakvilla.com

The Chumbi Residency
Tibet Road, Sikkim
Pin - 737101
Ph-3592-206618/206619
Fax- 03592-206620
Email- slg_chumbi@sancharnet.in
www.thechumbiresidency.com

General  Hotel:- 
Near Bus Stand =-Kanchan View, NH-31A,Gangtok, 
Panda International-98302 15615, 03592-202273, 
Hotel Golden Pagoda, 03592-206929/206928. 
Hotel Orchid – 03592 203151.