Significance of Name
Sikkim is known as ‘Sukhim’ that means ‘the new place’ to the Nepalese people. It is called as ‘Demazong’ by the Bhutias. ‘Damazong’ means ‘the valley of rice’. The natives of Sikkim the Lepchas, Sikkim are called as ‘nye-mae-el lang’ when deciphered it means ‘the abode of gods’.
All these names are well known within the state. The place is alluring by itself and needs no testimonies to approve this well known, well comprehended fact. Sikkim receives lots of tourists because of all these factors and is one of India’s tourism hotspots and is frequented by numerous tourists from all around the world.
Features
Sikkim has its main tributary as the Brahmaputra River, Rangpo River and Rangit River. Though Buddhism is a wide spread religion of Sikkim, Hinduism is equally followed by many. The Sikkimese Bhutias and the Tibetans are devotees of Buddhism, while Nepalese take after Hinduism. Sikkimese also follows Christianity, Islam and Sikhism as well.
It has snow capped mountains, old monasteries, holy lakes, extensive range of flora and fauna, orchid nurseries, holy lakes and wealthy flora and fauna. There are exotic places for trekking and mountaineering challenging the passionate adventurous people. Sikkim bestows multi dimensional destinations to tourists luring the tourists to extend their vacation.
Additional Features
The Kangchenjunga peak is a magnificent beauty. The climate varies in the valley and elevated regions. All the ethnic groups together enhance the unique culture. Despite a great diversity, they live in harmony and peace. Sikkim offers a discovery and an adventurous voyage.
You can experience thrills of untamed waters by going for Kayaking or Rafting or go for a mountaineering expedition. All these attractions and diversities comprise to make visiting Sikkim a pleasant vacation.
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