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Sikkim is the second smallest state of India. It was an independent monarchy ruled by kings called Chogyals till 1975, when it joined the Indian union. Sikkim has borders with Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and the Indian state of West Bengal. Situated in the Himalayan ranges, the state is entirely hilly with elevations ranging between 300m and 8583m. The highest elevation is Mt. Kanchendzonga, the third highest peak in the world, which is worshipped as the guardian deity of the state. Lepchas are considered to be the oldest inhabitants of Sikkim. Then came the Bhutias from Tibet, and later Nepalis, and the people from Indian plains. Sikkim is home to the Mahayana form of Buddhism and its colourful Gompas (Buddhist monasteries) are a major attraction. Of these, Rumtek monastery

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 Poppy, Kolkata | 4th February 2010
Kaluk

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Rinchenpong, Kaluk in West Sikkim is situated between 88� - 20� East longitude and 27�14� North latitude and falls at an elevation of 5576 ft.Food, sight-seeing and shopping
Though slowly becoming a tourist destination, it is still in isolation and amidst natural beauty. This place is best for nature lovers as well asActivities & things to do
Kaluk is a heaven for nature lover, You can go for trekking across the valley or just sit quietly enjoying the magnificent view of Mt.Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc.
You can reach Kaluk from NJP via Denthan, or you can reach kaluk from gangtok, via pelling, ravangla and reshi. It is a beautiful journey
 Reena, Mumbai | 15th January 2010
Sikkim in December

I was very apprehensive about the cold weather in December but I think December is
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 Vijay Karthik, Chennai | 23rd November 2009
Himalayan adventure in seductive Sikkim

Lush Green Himalayas. Add a touch of snow on the peak resting ever so lightly.
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Aritar (1 Hotels)  Chopta-Valley (0 Hotels)  Gangtok (92 Hotels)  
Geyzing (1 Hotels)  Gurudongmar (0 Hotels)  Lachen (3 Hotels)  
Lachung (6 Hotels)  Legship (0 Hotels)  Mangan (3 Hotels)  
Namchi (5 Hotels)  Nathula (0 Hotels)  Pelling (21 Hotels)  
Pemayangtse (1 Hotels)  Ravangla (8 Hotels)  Rumtek (4 Hotels)  
Thangu (0 Hotels)  Yuksam (2 Hotels)  Yumthang-Valley (0 Hotels)  
 
 
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