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Destination Sikkim
Sikkim Outline
 Sikkim lies in the eastern Himalayas in the lap of Khangchendzonga, ‘the guardian deity’ and the third tallest peak in the world. To the north of Sikkim lies the vast Tibetan plateau; to the east the “forbidden kingdom” of Bhutan and on its western fringes, the kingdom of Nepal.
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Sikkim Travel Tips
 The following Travel Tips are offered to the first time visitor to Sikkim - Sikkim is a state of India, sub-continent and Asia in general. These sorts of notes are never enough, but we intend them only as a rough guide to getting you started. From Money Matters, to Cash, from Credit Cards to ATMs and Banks.
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Sikkim Festivals
 Although Buddhism appears the predominant religion in Sikkim there are large numbers Hindus in the State. Buddhism is followed by most Tibetans and Sikkimese Bhutias. Whereas Hinduism is followed by the majority of Nepalese. Other religions too flourish in Sikkim, largely due to the tolerant nature of the Sikkimese people.
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Sikkim  Sikkim, is rich in biodiversity and has 150
lakes which range in altitude from 200m to just under 8000m. With it’s roots of culture bound in the Buddhist way Sikkim is home to
a range of Mongolian races, including Lepcha, Limbu and Tibetan, many Sikkimese are of Nepali origin. FreeSpirit runs combined Royal
Enfield Road Tours and Treks in Sikkim, offering visitors a pleasant mix of mountain and motorcycle and whenever possible our tours
coincide with some of the many festivals Sikkim’s varied cultures celebrate.
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Sikkim lies in the eastern Himalayas in the lap of Khangchendzonga, ‘the guardian deity’ and the third tallest peak in the world. To the north of Sikkim lies the vast Tibetan plateau; to the east the “forbidden kingdom” of Bhutan and on its western fringes, the kingdom of Nepal. |
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The following Travel Tips are offered to the first time visitor to Sikkim, the Indian sub-continent and Asia in general. These sorts of notes are never enough, but we intend them only as a rough guide to getting you started. Money Matters, Cash, Credit Cards ATMs & Banks. |
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Although Buddhism appears the predominant religion in Sikkim there are large numbers Hindus in the State. Buddhism is followed by most Tibetans and Sikkimese Bhutias. Whereas Hinduism is followed by the majority of Nepalese. Other religions too flourish in Sikkim, largely due to the tolerant nature of the Sikkimese people. |
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