Sikkim is a North-Eastern state of India, right in the bosom of the Eastern Himalayas. It is referred to as the only �Brother� state to the �7 Sisters� in India.
Sikkim is notable for its �biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates, as well as being a host to Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India and third highest on Earth.�
It is also interesting to note that in Hindu religious texts, Sikkim is known as Indrakil, the garden of the god of war, Indra.
Famous tourist spots in Sikkim include Gangtok- its capital-, Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre, and Khangchendzonga National Park.