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Sikkim (/ˈsɪkᵻm/) is a landlocked Indian state located in the Himalayan mountains. The state is bordered by Nepal to the west, China's Tibet Autonomous Region to the north and east, and Bhutan to the east. The Indian state of West Bengal lies to the south.
With 607,688 inhabitants as of the 2011 census, 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 world's third-highest peak, is located on Sikkim's 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. Sikkim's capital and largest city is Gangtok. Almost 25% of the state is covered by the Khangchendzonga National Park.
According to legend, the Buddhist guru Padmasambhava visited Sikkim in the 8th century CE, introduced Buddhism and foretold the era of the Sikkimese monarchy. Sikkim's Namgyal dynasty was established in 1642. Over the next 150 years, the kingdom witnessed frequent raids and territorial losses to Nepalese invaders. In the 19th century, it allied itself with British India, eventually becoming a British protectorate. In 1975, a referendum abolished the Sikkimese monarchy, and the territory instead became part of India.
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Sikkim is a beautiful place and one of the most cleanest city of India. Sikkim is also India's first state with 100 percent sanitation coverage. Know more about Swachh Sikkim in this developmental reporting.
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Gangtok is the capital of the northern Indian state of Sikkim. Established as a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the 1840s, the city became capital of an independent monarchy after British rule ended, but joined India in 1975. Today, it remains a Tibetan Buddhist center and a base for hikers organizing permits and transport for treks through Sikkim’s Himalayan mountain ranges. Today, travelers embarking on a journey of Sikkim discover a mystical wonderland of spectacular natural beauty. The panoramic perfection of the snow-capped Himalayas, the heady scent of flower-bedecked meadows, the vibrant culture and joyous festivals, the infinite variety of its flora and fauna makes it a holiday that is at once fascinating and challenging. The crowning glory of Sikkim is Mt. Khangchendzonga, the third h...
Check out my website for more food http://migrationology.com/ | Have Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/migrationology Gangtok, located in the Sikkim province of India, is slotted in between Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. It's truly a gorgeous area of the country and there is some amazing scenery. Sikkim has a majority Nepali population, so when you're there you'll feel more like you are in Nepal than in India. The easiest way to get to Gangtok is by taking the Indian train to NJP (which stands for New Jalpaiguri) and then catching a jeep from NJP or Siliguri straight to Gangtok. The journey normally takes about 4 hours and you'll drive along a winding mountain road. The views are spectacular when you're on your way to Gangtok, rising into the Himalaya mountains. Though I thought just being ...
Music courtesy 1. Twytchstep 2.royaltyfreetracks Shot by Xiaomi Redmi 1s 0:00 Way to Gangtok. 0:41 Gangtok, Panoramic View from Hotel. 0:52 Rumtek Monastery, Gangtok 1:44 Orchid House, Gangtok 2:14 Way to Nathu La and Changu 7:45 1st Frozen waterfall. 12:05 1st Panoramic View of Hills covered with Snow 12:44 Changu Lake or Lake Lake Tsongmo 14:03 Nathu La Panoramic View 14:12 Way back to Gangtok , Panoramic View 14:31 Way to Pelling 16:20 Temi Tea Garden, South Sikkim . Panoramic View 16:41 Namchi, South Sikkim . Panoramic View 16:54 Statue of Padmasambhava, Namchi. Full View 18:30 Solopok Chardham, South Sikkim . Panoramic View 19:40 Way to Pelling ( NIGHT DRIVE !! ) 20:12 Pelling , West Sikkim 20:32 Rimbi Waterfalls, Pelling 22:25 Kanchenjunga Falls, Pelling 23:08 Khecheopalr...
A trip to sikkim and darjeeling :) Awsem Place Watch my all Travel videos at http://www.idharbhighumlo.com/category/travel-videos/ Sikkim tourism and Darjeeling tourism are one of the major tourism destinations of India. Sikkim lies in North East India and Darjeeling is part of North of West Bengal state in India. In This video you will witness 4 nights 5 days package tour Sikkim and Darjeeling Tourism. These destination of India attracts a large number of Tourists. If you want Sikkim Darjeeling travel packages contact 9811240736 For more information about Sikkim visit- http://www.idharbhighumlo.com/sikkim-tourism/ Darjeeling Tourism information - http://www.idharbhighumlo.com/darjeeling-queen-hill-stations/ Our FB page https://www.facebook.com/idharbhighumlo Credit -Free background music ...
An educational and controversial look into the Kingdom of Sikkim through the eyes of the greatest film maker from the Indian Sub-Continent, Satyajit Ray
The 10th place to see in Gangtok would be the cable car, kind of the first thing to do, but we didn't end up doing it. I think it was 170 rupees-ish FYI. Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thetickettotravel Make a Donation: http://thetickettotravel.com/support Check out our Website: http://thetickettotravel.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetickettotravel Tweet at us: https://twitter.com/ticket_2_travel Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.ticket.to.travel Join us on Google+: https://goo.gl/kkZgZJ
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Vacation travel video about destination Sikkim in India. For centuries Sikkim has been a segregated and independent Buddhist kingdom on the edge of the Himalayas, a land-locked Indian state and India’s most northerly region. Historical, cultural and spiritual, Sikkim is strongly associated with Tibet and possesses more than two hundred monasteries. The most holy monastery of the Nyingmapa schools is in Tashiding and is located on a mountain in the east of the country, along the route from Darjeeling. It was built in 1717 following the sight of a rainbow that connected the site with the majestic Anchenjunga Mountain. The large complex consists of a modest main temple, several buildings, chapels and Chorten with relics of both Chogyals and Lamas. A romantic forest trail leads to the Dubdi M...
Travel video about destination Sikkim and Bhutan. Surrounded by the world’s highest mountains is a fascinating world whose exotic charm enchants all who experience it, from the plains of West Bengal up into the Himalayas. Siliguri is a vibrant city located within India’s Terai Plain, a peaceful provincial town with calm streets and shops that once supplied the region’s tea pickers with their daily needs, has been transformed into an important crossroads for travellers to the Himalayas. Siliguri Train Station is the starting point of one of the most famous train journeys in the world, the Darjeeling Himalaya Toy Train which climbs to an altitude of more than two thousand metres, negotiates eight hundred and seventy three bends and crosses more than five hundred bridges. Sikkim is strongly a...
A Documentary showing some famous places of Sikkim. Filmed in Sikkim and Darjelling by Nary Singh. Intrested in visiting these places, can contact: www.westernindianture.com
Do check out the video in HD(720p). Recently had been to Sikkim and Darjeeling trip and I have captured few videos all over the trip.... The video is handheld throughout so there are some vibrations due to the bumpy roads... This was our route plan:- Pune - Delhi - Bagdogra - Silliguri - Gangtok - Lachung - Yumthang - Gangtok - Pelling - Darjeeling - Silliguri -Bagdogra - Delhi - Pune It was a lovely trip. The roads in Sikkim were in bad condition but the scenic beauty was just mind blowing. You can check few photos here:- https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.728637270513178.1073741872.131175116926066&type;=3 You can check my other videos by subscribing to my channel. My video playlist:- http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLagNEPshGW1eTfghJBE2ti92HdzqA8VVN My website:- htt...
local sightseeing tour of Darjeeling covering areas– Tenzing Rock, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Refugee self help Centre (Sunday closed), Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Japanese Peace Pagoda, and Tea Garden (outer view). Come back to hotel. After Lunch continue other sightseeing tour to Ganga Maya Park, Rock Garden. Evening leisure time can be spent by local shopping. Overnight stay at hotel in Darjeeling. Gangtok/Kolkata: The alleged rape of an 18-year-old city girl in north Sikkim on Sunday has cast a shadow over one the favourite holiday spots ...
Father thanks for playin' with my friends and me
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Picked me up when I was feeling low
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Where did I go wrong can you hear me sing this song?
Father I won't see you anymore
Mother dry your eyes why do you cry those tears?
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Letting go is hard when it's for ever dear
I know it's late, but now I understand
If I could hold your hand one more time
And hear your lullabies just like before
I know that I did wrong, so I'm singing you this song
Mother, I won't see you anymore
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I saw them cry their tears from up above
I try to tell them, but the words aren't getting through
I didn't mean to hurt the ones I love
Mother, Father, I hope to see you soon
And things will be just like they were before
I'm sending all my love, I'm watching from above