Breathtaking Sikkim ! (Any Sikkimese / North eastern guys on my friends list ? ) ================================ Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state located in the Himalayan mountains. The state is bordered by Nepal to the west, Chinas Tibet Autonomous Region to the north and east, and Bhutan to the east. The Indian state of West Bengal lies to the south Sikkim is the least populous state in India and the second-smallest state after Goa in total area, covering approximately 7,096 km2 (2,740 sq mi) Sikkim is nonetheless geographically diverse due to its location in the Himalayas; the climate ranges from subtropical to high alpine, and Kangchenjunga, the worlds third-highest peak, is located on Sikkims border with Nepal. Sikkim is a popular tourist destination, owing to its culture, scenery and biodiversity. It also has the only open land border between India and China. Sikkims capital and largest city is Gangtok.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 17:26:10 +0000
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