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Sikkim is a northeastern state in India. The beautiful state is bordered by Bhutan, Tibet, and Nepal. The capital city of Sikkim is Gangtok, also the state's largest. The official languages are Nepali and English. Sikkim is the 22nd state of India and also the second smallest.
Sikkim is famous for the highest mountain in India, Kangchenjunga. The state is famous for its glaciers and alpine meadows. Nathu La is a mountain pass that connects the state with Tibet. The pass was once the part of the ancient Silk Route. The word 'Nathu' it is said, means 'Listening ears' in Tibetan! The state is world renowned for its species of Rhododendrons!
Lake Tsomgo, also known as Changu Lake is a famous tourist destination of Sikkim. This is a glacial lake that enchants visitors with its pristine natural beauty. The lake remains frozen during the winters. The surface of the lake changes colors with changing seasons. Yumthang Valley is a grazing pasture and is surrounded by the majestic Himalayas. This is also known as the 'Valley of Flowers'. The valley remains closed between December and March owing to heavy snowfall. The Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary has more than twenty-four species of the flower! No doubt, then, Rhododendron is Sikkim's state flower!
There are 42 tourist attractions in Sikkim. This is 1% of all tourist attractions listed in India. Top cities in Sikkim with popular tourist destinations are Gangtok, East Sikkim, Geyzing, Namchi and Kitam. The major types of tourist attractions listed here are nature attractions and landmarks. Then there is also museums listed in Sikkim. You may find a list of all categories of Sikkim attractions on this page. Click on a category to find all attractions of Sikkim of that type.
Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Sikkim
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- 1 Khangchendzonga National Park
- 2 Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre, East Sikkim
- 3 Pemayangtse Monastery
- 4 Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Gangtok
- 5 Anjuman Islam Mosque, Gangtok
- 6 Hanuman Tok, Gangtok
- 7 Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park, Gangtok
- 8 Saramsa Garden
- 9 Kanchenjunga Falls
- 10 Rabdentse Ruins, Geyzing
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- Amusement Parks (2)
- Museums (2)
- Nature Attractions (24)
- Zoos (1)
- Landmarks (13)