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1. SIKKIM
State of India

2. Land area: 7,096 km²
Chief minister: Prem Singh
Tamang
Capital: Gangtok
Governor: Ganga Prasad
Population: 6.19 lakhs (2012)

3. Location
Sikkim is a state in northeast
India, bordered by Bhutan, Tibet
and Nepal. Part of the Himalayas,
the area has a dramatic landscape
that includes India’s highest
mountain, 8,586m
Kangchenjunga. Sikkim is also
home to glaciers, alpine meadows
and thousands of varieties of
wildflowers. Steep paths lead to
hilltop Buddhist monasteries such
as Pemayangtse, which dates to
the early 1700s.

4. –Bakhu
The Kho or Bakhu is a
traditional dress worn by Bhutia,
ethnic Sikkim's people of Sikkim and
Nepal. It is a loose, cloak-style garment
that is fastened at the neck on one side
and near the waist with a silk or cotton
belt similar to the Tibetan chuba and
to the Ngalop gho of Bhutan, but
sleeveless.

5. When the Kirat King Yalambar captured outer Nepal in 1,500 B.C his kingdom extended from river Trisuli in the
west to river Teesta in the east. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is said to have appeared in the form of
hunter Kirateshwar or Lord of the Kiratas to Arjuna in the very spot where the ancient Kirateshwar temple lies in
Legship, West Sikkim. By the 6th century the Lepchas occupied the Lapchan area of Nepal (present Ilam region),
present Sikkim, Har Chu Valley and Ammo Chu Valley (present South Western Bhutan) and most of Eastern part of
Greater Sikkim up to the Chumbi Valley. Meanwhile, the Limbus inhabited the Western part of Greater Sikkim
(present Limbuwan region).[citation needed] A part of Limbuwan is still retained in present Sikkim in the West
district, South district and a part of North district.The Lepchas spoke the Himalayish language Lepcha, and were
believers of Boongthism and Munism or Animism by faith. The Limbus spoke the Limbu dialect and were believers
of Yumaism or Yuma Sammang, a form of Kirat Mundhum.[citation needed]

6. Traditional Food

7. GOVERNMENT
The Government of Sikkim also known as
the State Government of Sikkim is the
supreme governing authority of the
Indian state of Sikkim and its four
districts.

8. Nepali
First three main languages of the Sikkim state are Nepali, Bhotia and Lepcha. Nepali is
spoken by the majority of the population and is the lingua franca of Sikkim.

9. Agriculture is the primary occupation of the
inhabitants of the state. The major crops of the
state include rice, maize, tea, soybean, ginger,
orange, pears, potato and tomato. It is the top
producer and exporter of large cardamoms in the
country. The state's economy is largely agrarian
based on the terraced farming of rice and the
cultivation of crops such as maize, millet, wheat,
barley, oranges, tea, and cardamom. Sikkim
produces more cardamom than any other Indian
state and is home to the largest cultivated area of
cardamom.

10. Facts About Sikkim – Sikkim
is the 22nd state of India came into existence with
effect from 26th April 1975. Sikkim state being a
part of inner mountain ranges of Himalayas, is hilly
having varied elevation ranging from 300 to 8540
meters. But the habitable areas are only up to the
altitude of 2100 meters. Constituting only 20% of
the total area of the state. A large number of
mountains having altitudes of about seven
thousand meters stands here with – Kanchenjunga
(8598 m.), the third highest peak in the world.

11. National
Emblem

12. Festivals and Events in Sikkim
The precipitous terrain of Sikkim comes
alive every year with festivities as
the locals celebrate their culture and
traditions. Every Sikkim festival is a
kaleidoscope of colors that is a
celebrated with family, friends and
community. Be it the Kagyat Dance
performed by the monks of the
Tsuklanghang monastery or the farmers
celebrating Losoong, dance is an
integral part of all the festivals
here.
The exhilaration of celebration is
deeply tinted with rustic traditions
that go back centuries. People venture
out in their finest attire as they join
in the festivities. The elaborate masks
and the colourful costumes of the
performers add more color to the
proceedings.

13. Nestled in the mountains between India and Tibet, Sikkim's culture has long been a
mixture of traditional animist beliefs, Buddhism — which became the dominant religion
in the eighth century — and Hindu influences from neighboring Bengal and Nepal.
Long an independent monarchy, in the 19th century Sikkim ceded present-day
Darjeeling to the British. In exchange, the rest of the country was made a suzerain state
of the empire, meaning it maintained internal autonomy but let Britain handle its
external affairs. This agreement stuck after Indian independence in 1947, but things
soon became complicated for the small country. Refugees poured into Sikkim after
China's 1959 crackdown in Tibet, and India established an increased military presence
along the border near Lhasa. Meanwhile, the ethnic makeup of Sikkim had been
transformed by years of heavy immigration from Nepal; the country was now a Hindu
majority controlled by a Buddhist monarchy and clergy.
Things came to a head in 1975, when Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi organized a
referendum that abolished the monarchy and formally incorporated Sikkim into India.
Whether these actions were an invasion, annexation, or national security necessity
depends on whom you ask.

14. The history of Sikkim, begins with contacts between ancient Hindus and
Tibetans, followed by the establishment of a Buddhist kingdom or
Chogyal in the 17th century. Sikkim emerged as a polity in its own right
against a backdrop of incursions from Tibet and Bhutan, during which
the kingdom enjoyed varying degrees of independence. In the early 18th
century, the British Empire sought to establish trade routes with Tibet,
leading Sikkim to fall under British suzerainty until independence in
1947. Initially, Sikkim remained an independent country, until it merged
with India in 1975 after a decisive referendum. Many provisions of the
Indian constitution had to be altered to accommodate the international
treaties and between Sikkim and India.

15. Political History of Sikkim
The 1979 assembly election saw Nar Bahadur Bhandari elected Chief Minister of Sikkim. Bhandhari held on to win again in 1984
and 1989. In 1994, Assembly politician Pawan Kumar Chamling became the Chief Minister of Sikkim. In 1999, 2004, 2009 and
2014 Chamling consolidated his position to sweep the polls. Sikkim voted for its one delegate to the All India Lok Sabha on 3
January 1980. The voters strongly favored a local listing party, strongly rejecting the candidates from the Janata and
Congress.[25][26]
Sino-Indian relations were somewhat bruised in 2000 by an event in Sikkim which challenged China's longstanding claim of
Sikkim as an independent country. The unusual event was the escape of Ogyen Trinley Dorje from Tibet to Dharamsala, India.
Ogyen Trinley Dorje is one of the two rival claimants who seek recognition as the 17th Karmapa, the head of the Black Hat branch
of Tibetan Buddhism (see Karmapa controversy). The two claimants did battle in the Indian court system for control of the
considerable funds collected by the 16th Karmapa for the restoration and maintenance of Rumtek Monastery, located in
Gangtok, Sikkim. The Chinese, who recognise Ogyen Trinley Dorje as the true Karmapa, was unhappy about the court outcome
which awarded the monastery funds to the other rival. However, the Chinese government was in a quandary as to what to do
about it, as any protest to India would mean an explicit endorsement that the high court of India holds jurisdiction over Sikkim.
In 2003, with the thawing of relations between the two nations, Indian sovereignty over Sikkim was finally recognised by China.
The two governments also proposed to open the Nathula and Jelepla Passes in 2005.
On 18 September 2011, a magnitude 6.9Mw earthquake struck Sikkim, killing at least 116 people in the state and in Nepal,
Bhutan, Bangladesh and Tibet.[27] More than 60 people died in Sikkim alone, and the city of Gangtok suffered significant
damage.[28]

16. Tashi Namgyal was the ruling Chogyal of Sikkim from
1914 to 1963. He was the son of Thutob Namgyal.
Born: 26 October 1893, Tibet
Died: 2 December 1963, Kolkata
Nationality: Indian
Partner: Kunzang Dechen
Children: Palden Thondup Namgyal, Paljor Namgyal
Parents: Thutob Namgyal, Yeshay Dolma
Grandchildren: Wangchuk Namgyal, Princess Yangchen Dolma Namgyal,
Tenzing Kunzang Jigme Namgyal

18. Sikkim Natural Resources
Several minerals are found in the state, among them, coal, copper, limestone
and graphite are the most important. Dolomite, garnet, talc and magnetic are
less important. Copper: The ores of copper are widespread in Sikkim and are in
the Daling beds.

19. Sikkim climate
Sikkim's climate ranges from sub-tropical in the south to tundra in the north.
Most of the inhabited regions of Sikkim experience a temperate climate, with
temperatures seldom exceeding 28 °C (82 °F) in summer. The average annual
temperature for most of Sikkim is around 18 °C (64 °F).
The average temperature in winters in Sikkim ranges from 10
degree Celsius to 4 degree Celsius, even dropping as low as 0
degrees Celsius. The cold season arrives by November and
continues till March. The high-altitude areas of this North East
mountainous state are draped in snow and snowfall is a common
occurrence.

21. Kham-sum-wangdu
The Emblem of Sikkim, is currently
used as the official seal of the
Government of Sikkim, India. It was
earlier used as the coat of arms of
the House of Namgyal and the
Kingdom of Sikkim. The emblem is
known as the Kham-sum-wangdu. It
was designed in 1877 by Robert
Taylor.

22. Emblem of Sikkim
Armiger Government of Sikkim
Adopted 1877
Families House of Namgyal
Crest Right-turning conch
Blazon a lotus within an orle of 12 annulets
Supporters Dragons
Motto ༄༅།ཁམས་གསུམ་དབང་འདུས།
Kham-sum-wangdu
(Conqueror of the three worlds)

23. Gangtok is the capital of the mountainous 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.
Elevation: 1,650 m
Area: 19.2 km²
Population: 1 lakh (2011)

24. This city is famous for being in the lap of
nature and natural beauty. It is also
famous because of the people who are so
loving and nice. The places you get to visit
here are the MG Marg, Nathula Pass and
Flower Exhibition which are in and around
Gangtok.
Shopping in Gangtok: Things to Buy in Gangtok
Tibetan carpets. Add a traditional touch to your home décor with exquisite Tibetan
carpets. ...
Semiprecious stones and silver jewellery. While shopping in Gangtok, your gaze is sure
to fall upon the wonderful Sikkimese jewellery. ...
Thangkas. ...
Clothes. ...
Hand Carved Wooden Products. ...
Sikkim Tea.

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