East Sikkim is one of the four administrative districts of the Indian State of Sikkim geographically; East Sikkim occupies the south-east corner of the state. The capital of East Sikkim is Gangtok, which is also the state capital. It is the hub of all administrative activity in the state. Visitors to this region are restricted and just a few
areas are open to tourists in the areas east of Gangtok. Popular tourist locales are the Tsongmo Lake, Baba Mandir and the Nathula Pass. The Nathula Pass formed the offshoot of the ancient Silkroute which connected Lhasa to India. The pass and the famous Baba Mandir are open to Indian nationals only. To enter this region a special pass - The Inner Line Permit has to be obtained prior to departure. Other tourist areas include Gangtok and the
famous Phodong Monastery north of Gangtok and the internationally famous Rumtek Monastrey.
East Sikkim was part of the kingdom of Sikkim for most of its history. In the 19th Century, the district was under the rule of the Bhutanese. After the Anglo Bhutan war, the territory was virtually under the command of the British forces. After Indians
Independence in 1947, the area was part of the kingdom of Sikkim under the protection of India. During the Sino-Indian War of 1962, the Nathula Pass witnessed a few skirmishes between India and China. In 1975, the Sikkim formally became part of the Indian Union as India's 22nd state.
Popular Tourist Spots - East Sikkim - Gangtok |
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Rumtek Monatery |
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Enchey Monastery |
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Cottage Industry |
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Flower Show |
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Saramsa Garden |
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Hanuman Tok |
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Ganesh Tok |
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Tashi View Point |
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Nam-Nam View Point |
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Changu Lake |
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Ro Ro River |
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Martam Village |
