January

2022

VIRTUAL TOUR
SIKKIM
SAJAL KUMAR
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Neighbors of Sikkim
THE CAPITAL OF SIKKIM IS GANGTOK.
SIKKIM is situated on the north-eastern side
of India.
If we talk about it's neighbors, Sikkim shares
it's boundary with China , Nepal and Bhutan.

Sikkim is a hilly region and have a plenty of

beautiful places consisting of mountain,
rivers and a cold weather.

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 Typography of SIKKIM

Covering 7096 kms, the cross-section of the state measures 100 km from north to south and 60 km
from east to west. The topography of Sikkim in south blend with the plain land of West Bengal and
gradually gathers height towards the North. So, the altitude of Sikkim ranges from 300m to as high as
8585m, the top of mighty Khangchendzonga.

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 FLORA AND FAUNA OF SIKKIM
Due to the altitude that varies from sea level to summits that touch the skies, the flora and fauna naturally covers a wide spectrum. Nowhere
in the world in such a small area can one find flora and fauna of all varieties - Tropical to the Alpines. Sikkim's botanical and zoological
richness is awe-inspiring, boasting of more than 4000 species of plants and 30% of all the birds found in the Indian sub-continent. No
wonder Sikkim has been a dream of naturalists. Dr. J. Hooker during the middle of the last century surveyed in the detail the botanical
wealth in Sikkim and his findings were embodied in the 'Himalayan Journal'.

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 ANIMAL
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Sikkim's Kingdom Animalia has a large selection of
animals and birds. The dense forests of Sikkim
provide a comfortable habitat to the fauna in the
state. Sikkim also allows snow leopard, wild ass,
leopard, red panda, Himalayan black bear, musk
deer and flying squirrel to roam in its area. In the
alpine zones, the yaks are quite prominent and
residents have also kept them to get milk, meat,
wool and other useful items from the animal. The
musk deer is a part of endangered species and it can
be found in the upper temperate zones.

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AGRICULTURE

Sikkim is a land of villages. Agriculture is the main occupation

of the people. Agriculture has an history of its own in Sikkim.
By and large, Sikkim's wealth is derived from agriculture and
forests. The original inhabitants were not agriculturists. They
led a very primitive life. Gathering of wild roots, fruits,
hunting and fishing were their means of livelihood. When
Bhutia people migrated to Sikkim they started a semi pastoral
economy and sedentary farming. They ploughed only the flat
pieces of land available here and there. Settled agriculture
stepped into Sikkim only with the arrival of Nepali
immigrants. These sturdy, hardy, energetic and innovative
people cleared large tracts of woodlands and made the land fit
for cultivation.

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LANGUAGE AND
CULTURE
Nepali is the primary language of
Sikkim while Lepcha and Sikkimese
(Bhutia) are also spoken in some
part of this north-east province. Click icon to add picture
English is also spoken by the people
of Sikkim. Other languages include
Kafle, Limbu, Majhwar, Yakha,
Tamang, Tibetan, and Sherpa.

Sikkim is a beautiful land of manifold tribes and

races of people living together. All these diverse
tribes and communities have their unique
features in addition to their particular dance
forms, festivals, languages, culture, and craft
forms. The miscellany of ethnic groups,
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FESTIVALS
Beginning with the list of Sikkim famous
festivals, Losoong is one of the most
important festivals in this mesmerizing
Indian state in the North East. This festival
is the start of Sikkimese New Year – the
reason why it is celebrated with immense
joy and fervour. This is also the season of
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harvesting for the local communities and
since the festival also coincides with this
time, the celebration and merriment is
doubled.
The festival has many traditional folk
dances, rituals, and ceremonies. This is also
an occasion to gorge upon the delectable
Sikkimese cuisine. This occasion is
celebrated with utmost gusto not just by
the locals, but also by the tourists who are
curious about the cultures of the state and
the local traditional ceremonies and dances.

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 ThANK You!
Sajal Kumar X-A 9