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Sikkim


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Table Of ContentsAbout Sikkim

AccessibilitySocial Indicators

People & Culture

Sources Of Revenue

Tourism Statistics

Tourist Festivals

Adventure Sports

Types Of Tourism

Tourist Attractions East, West, North South

SWOT Analysis Of Tourism

Shopping


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About Sikkim Sikkim is a very small hidden paradise located north/east of India.

It is India's 22nd state

It comprise s of beautiful mountains,valleys, historical sites and religious shrines

Sikkim has four districts

East Sikkim,

West Sikkim,

North Sikkim

South Sikkim

Capital : Gangtok

Smallest state in terms of population

2nd smallest in area after Goa

Hot tourism spot for

domestic and foreign tourists


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Accessibility

Airways

1. The airport located nearest to Sikkim is Bagdogra Airport of

West Bengal which is only 124 Kms away from Gangtok

2. In Gangtok, major air ticketing agencies are

Josse & Josse Travels and Cox & King.

Railways

1. New Jalpaiguri (125 km) and Siliguri (114 km) [West Bengal]

are the two rail stations nearest to Sikkim(Gangtok)

2. Reservation facilities are available from Sikkim

Nationalized Transport office in all working days


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Accessibility

Roadways

1. Two hour ride on National Highway 31A

which connects Gangtok with Siliguri

2. Adequate buses by SNT as well as privatebuses , jeeps and taxies are available from

morning to evening

Sikkim Helicopter Service

1. Sikkim Tourism provides this service from Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport andback.

2. Special Mountain Flights

3. Special Sight-Seeing Flights covering

monasteries & exotic flower valleys

of West & North Sikkim

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Social indicators

Population 406457

CommunitiesNepalese , Bhutias, Christians, Muslims and few others

Languages -Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, English and Hindi

Religion - Hindu-67%, Buddhist-29%, Christian-2%, Muslim-1%, others-1%

Best Session - From Mid - February to late May and from October to December

State - Animal Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens)

State Bird - Blood Pheasant (Ithanginis Cruentus)

State flower - Nobile Orchid (Dendrobium Nobile)


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The People & The CultureThe People of Sikkim consist ofthree ethnic groups :

Lepcha

Bhutia

Nepali

Local Delicacies

Momo

Thupka Saelroti

Chhurpi

Kinema

Gundruk

Sinki

Places Of Worship

Hindu Temples coexist with Buddhist Monasteries, Churches, Mosque and

Gurudwara


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Sources Of Revenue

Agriculture

Horticulture Forestry

Mining

Liquor Industry

Hydro Electricity Generation

Handicraft & Handlooms industry

Inland Fisheries

Livestock


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Tourism Tourism is going to be developed as most important sector for contribution

of the GDP Tourism has created a substantial employment, directly or indirectly

Tourists :

State has received more than 21 number of National Awards in Tourism in

various fields.

Year 2003 2010 2012

Local 1, 76,659 5, 00,000 6, 00,000

Foreign 11,966 23,000 23,000*


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Month Domestic tourist 2010 Foreign tourist 2010 Domestic 2011 Foreign 2011

January 40160 984 42314 1436

February 48420 1320 50652 1065

March 60560 2605 62438 2423

April 87172 3036 89238 2615

May 116641 1593 124323 2875

June 68236 830

July 27021 680

August 37180 979

September 53624 1678

October 59582 2780

Novemb

er 48764 2410

Decembe

r 52651 1861

total 700011 20757 368965 10414

Foreign tourist arrival in year 2010 is highest in the month of April and October

Domestic tourist arrival in 2011 is more in the months of March , April and May

In the month of May there is an increase in the number of domestic and foreign tourist arrivals

There is an increasing trend in the number of tourist arrival

Tourism statistics


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Tourist Festivals

Flower festival Gangtok is the venue for the Flower Festival. The flower festival begins with the Orchid

Show in March during which competitions are held in different sections.

Gangtok food and culture

festival

December is the month for the annual Gangtok Food and Culture Festival . Sikkims multi-

cultural cuisine, along with traditional music and dance performances

Hee-Bermiock Heritage &

Tourism Festival

Hee Bermiock hosts the annual Heritage & Tourism Festival on the 10th to the 13th of May,

showcasing the traditional culture of the state.

Khangchendzonga Tourist

festival

Khangchendzonga Festival is held in December every year at Pelling, It offers a host of fun

activities like white-water rafting on the Rangit, kayaking, promotional trekking, mountainbiking, sightseeing, traditional sports and bird- watching.

Lampokhari Tourism Festival The Lampokhari Tourism Festival is held during end of March and early April. The major

attraction of the Festival is adventure sports.

Mangan Music Festival Its a 3 day music festival held at Mangan in North Sikkim from the 12th to the 14th ofDecember every year.

Namchi Mahotsav Its a destination for thousands of tourists who come here in October each year for the

annual Namchi Mahotsav, a unique festival showcasing the traditional culture of Sikkim.

Ravangla Festival Is held at Ravangla from 8th to 12th of April . The festival hosts an exhibition cum sale of

handicrafts from Sikkim, other North Eastern states and Bhutan.


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Adventure sports

Trekking

River rafting

Mountain biking

Mountaineering

Yak riding

Bird watching

Parks & sanctuaries


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Types Of Tourism State Tourism is the tourism carried across the 4 districts of Sikkim

Ecotourism is the tourism promoted with emphasis on local culture, ecologyand environment

Village Tourism is dispersal of tourists from city congestion to the villages sothat they can have a glimpse of rural Sikkim, familiarize with unique villageculture and heritage

Adventure Tourism involvesadventure tourism related activities such asTrekking, Mountain climbing and Mountaineering, Rock climbing, Rivercrossing, Paragliding, Bungee Jumping, White water rafting, Angling and manyother types of traditional adventures

MICE Tourism: Meetings, Incentives, Convention and Exhibition The suitable

venues along with all the facilities, transport, and communication will bedeveloped as well as tourism oriented expositions at land mark venues


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Types Of Tourism Health, Yoga & Herbal Medical Tourism is acombination of

AdventureEcoWellness tourism Facilities such as Meditation, Yoga, Spa,

Herbal treatment, Jogging etc at the Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure& Ecotourism (IHCAE) at Chemchey (South Sikkim)

Pilgrimage Tourism in which many temples and other pilgrimage places,sacred lakes, sacred rocks & caves etc. offer a wide range of pilgrimagesplaces

Fairs and Festivals are spread all over the season, well organized, widelypublicized & target the tourists on well defined themes

Arts Crafts and Souvenirs are the integrated part of tourism industry and itwill be developed & promoted on the top priority for generation ofemployment & income


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Major Tourist Attractions- East District

1. Enchey Monastery

2. Do-Drul Chorten ( Stupa)

3. Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms

4. Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

5. Saramsa Garden

6. Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre

7. Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden

8. Water Garden

9. Tsomgo Lake

10. Nathula

11. Tashi View Point

12. Ganesh Tok

13. Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Centre


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Major Tourist Attractions- West District

1. Pemayangtse Monastery

2. Rabdentse Ruins

3. Sanga-Choling Monastery

4. Khecheopalri Lake

5. Yuksam

6. Tashiding Monastery

7. Varsey

8. Soreng Village

9. Darap Cherny Village

10. Dubdi Monastery

11. Khangchendzonga Waterfalls12. Khecheopalri Lake

13. Pelling


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Major Tourist Attractions- North District

1. Phodong Monastery

2. Phensang Monastery

3. Singhik

4. Chungthang

5. Lachung Monastery

6. Yumthang Valley

7. Lachen Monastery

8. Guru-Dongmar Lake

9. Rong Lungten Lee

10. Seven Sisters Waterfulls

11. Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary12. Thangu

13. Yumthang


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Major Tourist Attractions- South District

1. Namchi

2. Temi Tea Garden

3. Ravangla township

4. Menam Hill

5. Borong

6. Samdrupste

7. Phur Tsa Chu

8. Rock Garden

9. Kewzing Village

10. Borong

11. Buddha Park (Sakyamuni Project)12. Sikip

13. Solophok Chardham

SWOT ANALYSIS FOR TOURISM


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SWOT ANALYSIS FOR TOURISMStrengths

Political & Social stability

Hospitable society

Rich Natural Resources,Pollution Free environment

Rich Biodiversity

Cultural diversity

Rich natural and rural landscape

Fairs, Festivals, Holistic Healing Traditions

Heritage & Modern structure

Weaknesses

Poor Connectivity

No Airport

Lack of strong Brand identity/ USPInsufficient Financial resources for world class

infrastructure

Insufficient marketing in domestic and

international market

Problem of land availability & land Acquisition

Limited facilities outside urban areasPoor availability of Skilled Human resources

Opportunities

Natural Resources

Huge potential for village tourismUnique Wetland tourism

Wellness Tourism

Wilderness Tourism

Rich & diverse heritage, culture and

civilization

Strong Private Sector

Threats

Failing to involve the communities in

decision-making processPoor management of rural / village marketing

Cross-Border Competition outside India

Competitive States within India

Natural Disasters

Non-vernacular structures

Domestic & International conflicts /disturbances


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SHOPPING In Sikkim major shopping opportunities are available in the

capital city of Gangtok.

One can shop handloom and handicraft items produced in the

state , thanka paintings, carpets, handlooms, wooden carved

and painted items, wooden masks, cane and bamboo works,traditional hats and caps, multi-craft items, embroidered

products and stuffed dolls.

Jewellery - The Dragon set is unique to Sikkim. Intricately

carved in silver and gold and inlaid with precious stones these

consist of finely designed dragons on earrings, pendants,

bracelets and finger-rings

Tea - The Temi Tea Estate in Sikkim grows excellent tea which is

highly prized in the world market.

Large Cardamom or Bari Elaichi - Cardamom or Elaichi grows in

abundance in Sikkim

Sikkim Liquor & Liqueurs - Sikkim Fireball Special Brandy, a

fruit based alcohol is a popular item sought by tourists. You

can also buy the Sikkim Ginger Liqueur and the Sikkim

Cardamom Liquor . .


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Investment opportunities Sikkim, due to its spectacular natural beauty, cultural uniqueness and religious

mysticism, is emerging as a tourist destination in the Eastern Himalayas.

It includes wealth of natural resources, the third highest mountain of the world, rich floraand fauna , the cultural festivals and the ancient monasteries and temples .

The Government of Sikkim is encouraging private participation in the developmental and

commercial activities of the tourism sector.

There are tremendous opportunities for investment in meeting the tourists demands for

resorts, hotels, restaurants, surface and air transports, entertainment outlets, souvenirs,

etc.

State has received more than 15 National Awards in Tourism in various fields


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