Sikkim

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 Sikkim
 Sikkim i.e. the "Goodly
Region", Standard Tibetan: is a
landlocked
Indian state nestled in the Himalayas. The
state borders Nepal to the west,
Tibet Autonomous Region,
People's Republic of China to the north and
east, and Bhutan to the southeast. The state
P eop le O f Si k k i m

The people of Sikkim are simple and friendly

with natural gaiety. The customs and
rituals of Sikkim are as diverse as the
ethnic that
inhabit the land. The predominant
communities are the LEPCHAS,
BHUTIAS, NEPALESE and smaller
 U S P Of S i k k i m

 With around 600,000 permanent

residents, Sikkim is the least populous state
in India and the second-smallest state after
Goa in total
area. Kangchenjunga, the world's third-
highest peak, is located on Sikkim's border
with Nepal.[6] Sikkim is a popular tourist
destination, owing to its culture, scenery and
 LEGEND OF
SIKKIM
 Legend has it that the Buddhist saint
Guru Rinpoche visited Sikkim in the 9th
century, introduced Buddhism .Indeed, the
Namgyal dynasty was established in 1642.
Over
the next 150 years, the kingdom witnessed
frequent raids and territorial losses to
Nepalese invaders. It allied itself with the
British rulers of India, but was soon annexed
by
 L a n g u a g e s Of S i k k i m

 Sikkim has 11 official languages: Nepali, Bhutia,

(since
Lepcha 1977), Limbu (since 1981), Newari, Rai, Gurung
, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang (since 1995) and Sunwar
(since 1996).[7]English is taught in schools and used in
government documents. Sikkim is the only state in
India with an ethnic Nepalese majority.[8]The
predominant religions are Hinduism and Vajrayana
Buddhism.
Gangtok is the capital and largest city. Sikkim's
economy is largely dependent on agriculture and
 Cli m a t e
 Sikkim's climate ranges from sub-tropical in the south to tundra in the
northern parts. The tundra-type region in the north is clad by snow for
four months a year though the temperature drops below 0 °C (32 °F)
almost every night.[31] The peaks of north-western Sikkim are perpetually
frozen.[35] Most of the inhabited regions of Sikkim, however, witness a
temperate climate, with the temperatures seldom exceeding 28 °C (82 °
F) in summer or dropping below 0 °C (32 °F) in winter. The mean monthly
temperature in summer is 15 °C.[36] The state has five seasons: winter,
summer, spring, and autumn, and a monsoon season between June and
September. The average annual temperature for most of Sikkim is
around 18 °C (64 °F). Sikkim is one of the few states in India to receive
regular snowfall. The snow line ranges from 20,000 feet in the north
to
16,000 feet in the south.[37] During the monsoon, heavy rains increase
the possibility of landslides. The record for the longest period of
continuous rain is 11 days. In the northern region, because of high
 Culture
 The Sikkimese culture finds expression in it's beautiful
art and craft. Knotted woollen carpets with the
dominating dragon emblem, and eight auspicious signs;
wood carvings, Lepcha handlooms in traditional designs
and rich colours for clothes, bags, linen and accessories;
leather jackets and handbags, articles of homemade
paper, Thanka (religious scroll paintings) and Sikkimese
Dragon Jewellery make a fascinating collection of
handicrafts, inspired by an age old culture.The Gumpa
being performed in Lachung during the Buddhist festival
of Losar.
 F e s t i v a ls Celeb r a t e d I n
Sikkim

 The Sikkimese Nepalese celebrate all major Hindu

festivals such as Diwali and Dussera. Local festivals
like Maghe Sankranti and Bhimsen Puja are
common.[[75] Losar, Loosong, Saga Dawa,
Lhabab Duechen, Drupka Teshi and Bhumchu are
Buddhist festivals. During the Losar (Tibetan New
Year) most offices and educational institutions are
closed for a week.[[76]Muslims celebrate Id-ul-fitr and
Muharram.[[77] Christmas has also been promoted in
Gangtok to attract tourists during the off-season.
 Music
Western rock music and
Hindi songs have gained
wide acceptance among
the
Sikkimese. Indigenous Nepali
rock and Lepcha music are also
Sp o r t s O f Si k k i m
 Common sports in Sikkim
are Football and cricket. Hang
gliding and river rafting have
also been introduced in order
to proommootte tourism.
 Education

 Literacy in Sikkim is 69.68%, which breaks down into 76.73% for

males and 61.46% for females. There are a total of 1157
schools, including 765 schools run by the State government, 7
central government schools and 385 private schools.[93] Twelve
colleges and other institutions in Sikkim offer higher education.
The largest institution is the Sikkim Manipal University of
Technological Sciences, which offers higher education in
engineering, medicine and management. It also runs a host of
distance education programs in diverse fields. There are two
state-run polytechnical schools, Advanced Technical Training
Centre (ATTC) and Centre for Computers and Communication
Technology (CCCT) in Sikkim which offer diploma courses in
various branches of engineering.