About Sikkim
Bordered by China, Nepal and Bhutan, Sikkim has long been regarded as one of the last Himalayan Shangri-las. The state was join india in 1975. Sikkim isn't the most accessible area to visit in India. However, it certainly is one of the most energetic and refreshing. There's something very soothing to the soul about the mountainous beauty and ancient Tibetan Buddhist culture in Sikkim. Although the state is only small, its vertical terrain makes it very slow to traverse. Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is constructed on a cloudy ridge 5,500 feet above sea level. When the clouds clear, it's possible to see all the way to Khangchendzonga's soaring peaks (the world's third-highest mountain, Khangchendzonga National Park was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2016). The city is refreshingly clean and well organized, and most tourists spend a couple of days there to make travel arrangements and see the sights.