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| General Information of Sikkim |
| Altitude |
280 m (920
feet) to 8,585 m (28,000
feet). |
| Area |
7,096 sq.
kms. |
| Population |
540,493
(As per 2001 Census) |
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Languages |
Nepali,
Bhutia, Lepcha, Limboo,
Magar, Rai, Gurung, Sherpa,
Tamang, Newari, Sunuwar (Mukhia). |
| Climate |
Summer -
Max. 20.7 C/Min. 13.1 C |
| Rainfall |
Average 325
cm. RF / Year |
| Clothing |
Light woolen
for summer and heavy woolens
for winter. |
| Best season |
March to
June and September to
December. |
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Sikkim, a small
Himalayan State lying between 270 to
280 North Latitude and 880 to 890
East Longitude is the 22nd State of
India. It is 7,096 Sq. kms in size
yet has an elevation ranging from
200 meter to 8585 meters above sea
level. It’s topography is dominated
by the most majestic mountain chain
in the world which includes
Khangchendzonga, world’s third
highest mountain-a guardian deity of
the Sikkimese.
Surrounded by Tibet in the North,
Nepal in the West, Bhutan in the
East and Bengal in the South. Sikkim
is rich in biodiversity.
Population of Sikkim comprises of
three main ethnic groups Lepcha,
Bhutia and the Nepalese. |
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Welcome to
Sikkim
Lachung is at a height of 8610 ft, one of the most
heart warming villages in the valleys of North
Sikkim. Lachung is often described as the "most
picturesque village of Sikkim" Modern Residency
provides simple accommodation with 12 rooms. All
rooms have attached bath and heater. There is a
conference hall and a meditation hall on the
terrace. |
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