Sikkim is a lovely region where people of all tribes and races coexist. In addition to its distinct dance styles, festivals, languages, cultures, and artisan forms, each of these various tribes and communities has its own distinct characteristics. Sikkim is home to a diverse range of ethnic groups, religions, and languages. Sikkim has a lot of interesting things to offer besides being a window to the Himalayas.

The Indian state of Sikkim is located in the country's north-eastern region. With a surface area of 7300 square kilometres and a length of 114 kilometres north to south and 64 kilometres east to west, the elevation ranges from 300 metres to over 8540 metres above sea level. Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state situated in the Himalayas. The state is bordered on the north by the Tibetan Plateaus, on the west by the kingdom of Nepal, on the east by the kingdom of Bhutan, and on the south by the Darjeeling district of West Bengal.

This state in the northeast features a variety of snow-capped peaks, notably Kanchenjunga (8534 metres), the world's third-highest mountain, which draws visitors from all over the world. With its great natural potential, tourism has become a new occupation for the Sikkimese people in this state. Cultural tourism, village tourism, ecotourism, homestays, wellness tourism, and adventure tourism have all helped to propel tourism in the state to new heights.

Sikkim's culture

Sikkim's population is made up of three ethnic groups: Lepcha, Bhutia, and Nepali. These diverse cultures have resulted in a quintessential Sikkimese culture that embraces all aspects of life while maintaining its unique identity. Apart from Diwali and Dusshera, traditional Sikkimese festivities include Maghe Sankranti, Ubhauli/Udhauli, ChasokTangnam, Bhimsen Puja, and others. The most popular celebration, Saga Dawa, is celebrated with great zeal and excitement.

In Sikkim, noodle-based foods including thukpa, chow mein, thenthuk, fakthu, gyathuk, and wonton are popular. Every traveller should try momos, which are steamed dumplings filled with veggies, beef, or pork.

Sikkim's economy

With a GDP of US$ 1.57 billion, it is India's third smallest state. Between 2015-16 and 2018-19, Sikkim's Gross State Domestic Product (GDSP) grew at a high Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.72 per cent. The agriculture and allied services sector was given a budget allocation of Rs 484.52 crore (US$ 67.42 million) in the 2018-2019 budget. The secondary sectors are the most important contributors to the state's economy. In recent years, the state has seen an increase in food processing, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and breweries, and has become an industrial hub for these items.

Sikkim's districts

East Sikkim, North Sikkim, South Sikkim, and West Sikkim are the four districts of Sikkim. Gangtok, Mangan, Namchi, and Gyalshing are the district capitals, respectively. These four districts are further subdivided into 16 subdivisions, with the East district's subdivisions being Pakyong, Rongli, Rangpo, and Gangtok. The West district is divided into four subdivisions: Soreng, Yuksom, Gyalshing, and Dentam. The North district is divided into four subdivisions: Chungthang, Dzongu, Kabi, and Mangan. The subdivisions of the South district include Ravongla, Jorethang, Namchi, and Yangyang.