It is mostly the case that people usually don’t know a lot about the North Eastern state of India. Forget about foreigners, even the people of India don’t know much about these states, particularly about Sikkim. That’s the very reason why we are here with these amazing facts about Sikkim that’ll for sure wow you and you’ll 100% want to plan a visit to this amazing Indian state. So, let’s continue, shall we?
1. First 100% Organic State
Sikkim is not just any state but the only one on the planet that has been declared as totally organic, you know? And yes, it has been fully organic since 2016 in the growing of food in Sikkim by not using any artificial fertilizers or pesticides. Though, it is not just we Indians who praise it or respect it whatever Sikkim has done, this state also gets a lot of attention from international media and people as well for the very same reason.
2. Glacier Hotspot
Did you know that it is actually Sikkim that is known as the glacier capital of India with as many as 84 glacier hydro-stations? Yes, that’s a 100% true! If we speak about one of the highest glaciers of the Valley of Sikkim, the Zemu Glacier is the longest which stretches over 26 kilometers.
3. Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple
Have you heard anything about Major Harbhajan Singh? Well, if not, you should really look into that, but just so you know, people have faith in the fact that his ghost helps the soldiers who are climbing the high-altitude grounds, which makes this site a unique spiritual place. And that’s why there is this Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple in Sikkim.
4. Singshore Bridge
The Singshore Bridge in Pelling is indeed the second-highest suspension bridge in all of Asia. It is 198 meters long and 220 meters deep and from up there, you can literally enjoy the breathtaking views of waterfalls and valleys.
5. Diverse Flora and Fauna
If biodiversity is what we are talking about, well, Sikkim is not very far behind other Indian states in that department as well. Why? Well, here you find more than 600 species of orchids, 46 species of rhododendrons, and 552 species of birds, that’s why!
6. Dalle Khursani
Did you know that one of the spiciest and hottest peppers in the world is found in Sikkim? Yes, we are talking about Dalle Khursani, which is hot enough to even kill a person if they eat a lot, but here in Sikkim, it is kinda a staple and generally used in the cuisine.
7. International Flower Festival
An International Flower Festival is held in Sikkim every year from March to May that attracts people from all over the world, you know? Sikkim also hosts a collection of over 600 types of flowers, including rare orchids, ferns, and rhododendrons, which can be found at the flower shows.
8. Home to High-Altitude Lakes
Have you ever heard of Gurudongmar and Tso Lhamo? Well, these are some of the highest lakes in India, and they are at about 18,000 feet.
9. Kanchenjunga
And just so you know, the third-highest peak in the whole wide world, Kanchenjunga (8,586 meters), is in Sikkim.
10. Former Kingdom
From 1816 to 1975 Sikkim was an independent monarchy with the Namgyal dynasty ruling for more than Three hundred years. Only after a referendum in which the people voted for the abolition of the monarchy so that the power came to the people and now Sikkim is a state of India.
11. Silk Route In Sikkim?
The ancient Silk Route that went through the Nathula Pass in Sikkim on the India-Tibet Border is still the pass that is widely spoken about because it has been the most historic route in the history of the world for us humans.
12. Least Populous State
Though Sikkim is full of rich cultural diversity and flora and fauna types, it is the state with the least population in India, having nearly 690,000 people only, you know?
13. Rich Cultural Mix
Sikkim’s population consists of the ethnic groups Lepcha, Bhutia, and Nepali, and this variety reflects its unique position as the meeting point of different cultures and traditions, that’s for sure.
