Sikkim
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Geography
- Cities
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
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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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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
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