Within the higher peaks of the Himalayas and with a year-round mild temperate climate, Gangtok is at the centre of Sikkim's tourism industry. Gangtok rose to prominence as a popular Buddhist pilgrimage site after the construction of the Enchey Monastery in 1840
The Yumthang Valley or Sikkim Valley of Flowers sanctuary, is a nature sanctuary with river, hot springs, yaks and grazing pasture on rolling meadows surrounded by the Himalayan mountains in the North Sikkim district of Sikkim state in India
Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world and in India, at an elevation of 5,430 m according to the Government of Sikkim
Sikkim
Sikkim is a State in Northeast India. From mighty Himalayan ranges and dazzling waterfalls to green forests and grand Buddhist monasteries, Sikkim is a treasure trove of nature. The snow-capped mountain ranges, lush thick forests, plunging mountain valleys flush with rich flora and fauna, picture perfect villages, groves of rhododendrons, hot –springs, perennial streams and grand rivers Teesta and Rangit all contribute to shape Sikkim as a magical, mystical wonderland. Thangka painting, as well as the other artistic traditions associated with it, are visible everywhere in Sikkim. These span various media and applications. They are seen in two-dimensional wall murals as well as three-dimensional wood craft, mask making, and architecture.
