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Welcome to Sikkim
Situated
in the Eastern Himalayas, this beautiful state of Sikkim is sandwiched
between the kingdom of Nepal in the West and Bhutan in the East, Tibet in
the North and the state of West Bengal in the South. With an area of 7,300
sq. kms, measuring 115 kms from north to south and 65 kms. From East to
West, the elevation ranging from 244 mts to over 8550 mts., above sea level,
approximately latitude of 27 degree North and longitude of 88 degree East.
This
small state belies its richness of
culture, customs, heritage, flora and
fauna. Sikkim, once a protectorate of India with a monarchy government but
metamorphosed as the 22nd state of the Indian Union in the year 1975. The
population of the state is only 4,20,000 as per the last census. Amidst the
grandeur of the mountain peaks, lush green valleys cascading waterfalls and
fast flowing rivers, beautiful monasteries and terraced hills, Sikkim offers
her visitor a rare and exotic experience.
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For details contact at
the following addresses -
Tsozum Tours & Travels - Registered and Recognised
by Govt. of Sikkim,
Dorji Building, Balwakhani, Gangtok, Sikkim, India - 737101
Dial: +91-3592-201153 E-mail :
info@hotelsofsikkim.com URL :
http://www.hotelsofsikkim.com
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