Sikkim is a small and beautiful landlocked state in north east India. Nesting in the Himalayan mountains, Sikkim is bordered by Nepal to the west, Tibet to the north, and Bhutan to the east. The Indian state of West Bengal lies to the south. Sikkim is geographically and culturally diverse with people of many cultures residing in this region due to the influx of people from all its neighboring regions. the original inhabitants of Sikkim were “Lepchas”, an ethnic tribe that originally lived in this region. through the ages, Sikkim has become home to the Bhutias, Nepalese and Indian cultures. The climate ranges from subtropical to high alpine. Almost the entire landscape is hilly, clean and filled with greenery as most of the landscape is covered by forests and beautiful flora. With elevation ranging from 280 metres (920 ft) to 8,586 metres (28,169 ft), Sikkim’s landscape provides some epic panorama of the Great Himalayas. The summit of Kanchenjunga—the world's third-highest peak—situated on the border between Sikkim and Nepal, is the highest point in this panorama . if you ever travel here, as you Scour the roads leading you into its realms, you will find hill slopes that have been converted into terrace farms providing you with the rich sense of the culture of sikkimese people, living in harmony with nature, and the fresh and clean environment.. As you climb the roads further up, you will see numerous snow-fed streams busy, carving out river valleys between these green mountains. It has been this way for ages for these streams, with their sharp curves and swift white waters. You will wonder why you haven’t been here earlier! Overall, Sikkim has 28 mountain peaks, more than 80 glaciers, 227 high-altitude lakes, five major hot springs, more than 100 rivers and streams, Eight mountain passes that connect Sikkim to Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal. Sikkim is a HOT travel destination, owing to its culture, scenery and biodiversity.