Proud to be a Sikkimese: Sikkim Travel, Culture & Local Heritage

Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state nestled in the Himalayas. It is the least populous state in India and the second-smallest in area after Goa.The thumb-shaped state borders Nepal in the west, the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north and the east and Bhutan in the southeast. The Indian state of West Bengal borders Sikkim to its south.Despite its small area of 7,096 square kilometers (2,740 sq mi), Sikkim is geographically diverse due to its location in the Himalayas. The climate ranges from subtropical to high alpine. Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest peak, is located on the border of Sikkim with Nepal. Sikkim is a popular tourist destination owing to its culture, scenic beauty and biodiversity.

King of Sikkim, Palden Thondup Namgyal, on the right, and his wife, American born Hope Cooke, on a visit to Washington ( November 18, 1971 ) Arthur E. Scott photograph collection

A new record was set on the rail tracks at Siliguri Junction on June 5, 2006, when for the first time in India and across the globe, a running philatelic exhibition was conducted. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway , UNESCO recognized world heritage, ran for 31 kilometres in 10 hours from Siliguri Junction to Agony Point, with a halt at Sukuna to mark its 125th year.  The program jointly conducted by the Siliguri Philatelic Society (SPS) and Sikkim Philatelic Club (SPC) had added a new page in the history of Indian Philately . Noted Railway Philatelist Vikas Singh of Ghaziabad, the man behind the concept, had booked the train for the day for this purpose. The event named “ Heritage 06 ” was held on June 5 and 6, 2006. On the first day, the exhibition was held at Siliguri Junction Railway Station where the well-decorated Train 788-B was flagged off at Agony Point, Tindharia at around 7.30 am. Stamps, Special Covers and First Day Covers on Indian Rai...

SINGTAM, JULY 20: The grand finale of “Sikkim’s No.1 Dancer 2012-13”, Search for the Sikkim’s best solo dancer for the Junior and Senior categories concluded at Singtam Community Hall on July 18. Mingma Sherpa from Namchi won the title of “Sikkim’s No.1 Dancer” for the Senior Category, while Om Prakash Sewa from Changey, Pakyong was adjudged the winner of the Junior Category. A group dance performance from Step Dance Sensation Academy, Namchi, dedicated to the Uttrakhand nature tragedy, was the major highlight of the day and was highly appreciated by the gathered audience.    Prashant Pradhan and Gyaltsen Bhutia, both from Gangtok, were awarded 1st Runner-Up and 2nd Second Runner-Up in the Senior Category. Similarly, Priyanka Sharda from Gangtok and Samuel Thapa from Reshi-Rhenock were awarded 1st Runner-Up and 2nd Second Runner-Up in the Junior Category. Sheetal Rai from the Senior Category and Priyance Sharda from the Junior Category were also awarded Best Costume of th...

Press Release Majhitar-Rangpo 16 th .July.2013: Majhitar Educated Unemployed Youth Cooperative Society is organizing 2 nd Late Man Rupa Gurung Memorial Volleyball Tournament on the occasion of Independence Day Celebration. Tournament will start from 2 nd of August 2013. MEUYCS is a registered active body in Majhitar Rangpo mostly known for their social works around those areas.   With the success of their debut organized tournament last year, this year also they are organizing this tournament in a very big way. Memorial Cup is named after Late Mother of Minister of Building & Housing Department Smt. Tilu Gurung. All matches will be played at Majhitar School Ground and last date of entry is fixed on 28 th of July 2013 up to 4 pm. Trophy carries cash prize of Rs. 50,000/- for winner and Rs. 30,000/- for runners up. President of MEUYCS Sandeep Chettri has thanks all the Majhitar Youths and citizens of Majhitar for their cooperation to the society. Team who is intere...

SINGTAM, JULY 14: Mohan Pradhan ‘Neeraj’, Sansthapak Singtam Basibiyalo was awarded a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for his contribution towards society through the platform of ‘Basibiyalo’ at 199 th Bhanu Jayanti Celebration held at Timi bazaar. The citation and shawl was presented to Neeraj by Evanarayan Nepal, noted literary persona who was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The 199 th Bhanu Jayanti Celebration held at Timi bazaar was a Constituency Level Celebration of Timi Namphing Constituency. “Jatiya Ekta Diwas” was the theme of the event. Basibiyalo over the last two decades had been promoting culture and literature in the state. It had been a popular platform for people in and around the state of Sikkim to showcase their talent in the field of Culture and Literature. Many youngsters have raise from this platform and made their own mark in their respective fields. 22 members of Singtam Basibiyalo had attended the Jayanti Celebration held at Timi bazaar headed by M...

Press Release Basant Moktan The most sacred place for Buddhists all over the world, Bodh Gaya, that the Buddha gained Enlightenment has been desecrated by terrorists and insurgents. The Sacred Buddhist Shrine in Bihar is one of the most honoured religious places of worship of the Buddhists the World over and the Sikkim Tamang Buddhist Association unreservedly condemn the serial attack. This is a very sad situation to treat a religion that spreads Friendliness (Metta), Compassion (Karuna), Appreciative Joy (Muditha) and Equanimity (Upeksha), General Secretary of Sikkim Tamang Buddhist Association Shri Basant Moktan said. Shri Moktan was referring to the latest terrorist attack that took place in the holy sacred place of Buddhists around the world, Bodh Gaya on Sunday. Moktan further noted that the safety of these places should be the responsibility of the Indian Government and those responsible for this heinous should be brought to book. “No religious centre should...