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Introduction

The Kingdom of Sikkim became India's 22nd State in 1975 after some political upheaval.

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Geography

Sikkim is surrounded to the West by Nepal, the North by Tibet, in the East by Bhutan and the South by West Bengal.

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Sights and Activities

  • Kanchenjunga National Park
  • Impressive Rumtek, Enchey, Phodong, Pemayangtse Gompas
  • Tsongo Lake
  • Trekking

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Events and Festivals

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Weather

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Getting There

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Getting Around

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Eat

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Drink

  • Chang/Tongba Millet beer - served with straw in a bamboo container.
  • As a tax-free State all alcohol is particularly good value.

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Sleep

This is version 10. Last edited at 4:13 on Mar 24, 08 by joffre (+6). 4 articles link to this page.

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