Sikkim
India's smallest state
Sikkim is a small state in northeastern India, nestled in the Himalayas between Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan.
Once an independent Buddhist kingdom, it became India's 22nd state in 1975.
The region is known for its mountainous terrain, including views of Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest peak: We trekked through Sikkim to see the monasteries.
Asia's tallest mountain range
- DarjeelingBengali mountain tea town
- NepalSouth Asian mountain nation
- TibetHimalayan plateau region
- BhutanHimalayan mountain kingdom
northeast · hill station · landlocked · border · high altitude · valleys · ridges · passes
Indian state near Myanmar
- ManipurIndian state, northeast corner
- AssamTea-producing Indian state
- West BengalEastern Indian state
- statehoodCondition of being sovereign
Tropical flowering plants
- rhododendronShrub with bell-shaped flower clusters
- cardamomAromatic seed pod spice
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
red panda · snow leopard · yak · trekking · glaciers · alpine · meadows · forests
Follower of Gautama's teachings
- monasteryReligious seclusion dwelling
- prayer flagsStrung cloths carrying blessings
- NepaliHimalayan country's language
- thangkaTibetan religious fabric painting
Grants formal authorization
- homestaysTourist accommodation with families
- ropewayOverhead cable transit system
- viewpointsIndividual ways of thinking
- eco-tourismConservation-minded nature trips
adventure · paragliding · rafting · camping · offbeat · scenic · itinerary · travel
Himalaya
Asia's tallest mountain range
- DarjeelingBengali mountain tea town
- NepalSouth Asian mountain nation
- TibetHimalayan plateau region
Bhutan · northeast · hill station · landlocked · border · high altitude · valleys · ridges · passes
Nagaland
Indian state near Myanmar
- ManipurIndian state, northeast corner
- AssamTea-producing Indian state
- West BengalEastern Indian state
orchids
Tropical flowering plants
- rhododendronShrub with bell-shaped flower clusters
- cardamomAromatic seed pod spice
- biodiversityRange of life forms
wildlife · red panda · snow leopard · yak · trekking · glaciers · alpine · meadows · forests · flora
Buddhist
Follower of Gautama's teachings
- monasteryReligious seclusion dwelling
- prayer flagsStrung cloths carrying blessings
- NepaliHimalayan country's language
thangka · masks · traditional dress · folk dance · ethnic diversity
permits
Grants formal authorization
- homestaysTourist accommodation with families
- ropewayOverhead cable transit system
- viewpointsIndividual ways of thinking
eco-tourism · adventure · paragliding · rafting · camping · offbeat · scenic · itinerary · travel
SikkimBhutan
Himalayan mountain kingdom
Nepal · Tibet · Monaco · Liechtenstein · Vatican City
SikkimRajasthan
Indian state, northwestern desert region
Maharashtra · Bihar · West Bengal · Tamil Nadu · Gujarat