A tiny state sharing borders with Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. Gangtok, the capital, is situated at 5,047Ft and 125kms from Siliguri. The country was originally home to the Lepchas, a tribal people thought have migrated from the hills of Assam, or possibly even from South-East Asia, around the 13th century.

Until 1975, Sikkim was an independent kingdom, although under a treaty which allowed the Indian Government to control Sikkim’s foreign affairs and defense. However, following a period of political crises and riots in Gangtok, India annexed the country and Sikkim became the 22nd Indian state.

The tiny Himalayan state is blessed with pristine and unspoilt natural beauty. Resting in the lap of the mighty Himalayas, guarded and protected by Mount Khangchendzonga and the other towering mountains and sanctified by the age-old monasteries on every hilltop, Sikkim presents a diorama of diverse culture, religion, rich biodiversity, unequalled scenic beauty, spiritualism and adventure.