Encyclopaedia of Sikkim

Sikkim, the 22nd state of the Indian union, is a small mountain state in eastern Himalayas. Sikkim is a land of rich and varied scenic beauty, magnificent mountains, eternal snows, dark forests, green fertile valleys, raging torrents and calm, placid lakes 'Her magnificent variety of flora and fauna are the naturalist's dream; the steep variation sin elevation and rainfall give rise to a glorious multitude of species within a comparatively limited area. Sikkim lies in the Eastern Himalayas. Bein