SIKKIM

VALLEY OF RICE
LAND OF MONASTERY
SWITZERLAND OF INDIA….and a lot more
Sikkim has it all!

Tucked away in the majestic Himalayas

lies the small, quaint hill-city of Sikkim.
Blessed with scenic beauty, rich cultural
and ethnic diversity, the state has
emerged as the best tourist spot for
Indians and foreigners

Despite being one of the smallest,

obscure states in India, Sikkim is
widely known for its hospitality, natural
beauty, multicultural diversity and
ethnic cuisine.
 -Yanya Sharma

THANK YOU! XF

37.
FESTIVALS OF SIKKIM
“Small things sometimes mean a whole lot” and
rightly so! The second smallest state of India and the
least populous of all, Sikkim, is one of the most
desired places to visit on any traveller’s list. Not only
because of its immaculate beauty, gushing rivers,
mountainous terrains, exotic flora and fauna,
panoramic views of mighty Himalayas, or blissful
silence on towering heights, but also because of the
fervorous festivals of Sikkim
LASOONG OR SIKKIMESE
YEAR
This festival in Sikkim brings the new
year to the state according to the Tibetan
calendar. A 4-day merrymaking period
celebrates the bountiful post-harvest
period for farmers. It occurs on 27th
December
DRUPKA TESHI
It is one of the most famous festivals in Sikkim that
celebrates Lord Buddha’s teaching of 4 noble truths to
his first five disciples in Sarnath, at a deer park.

It is observed on the 4th day (Teshi) of the 6th month

(Drupka) of the Tibetan calendar.
INTERNATIONAL
FLOWERS DAY:
Nothing is more eye-pleasing than looking at
endless species of fragrant flowers. Gangtok, the
capital city of Sikkim, and also one of the best
places to visit in Sikkim, is a host to this annual
extravaganza. They organized the kaleidoscopic
event in May each year that attracts a hoard of
tourists and locals. The food festival, where local
delicacies are served and cherished, follows the
flower show.