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Highland Tour & Travels is a local based travel agency in
Gangtok , Sikkim run by experienced
and
knowledgable staff , who know the culture and
history of all the tourist destinations .
We have a fleet of luxury and standard vehicles
suitable for the hilly terrain . Our motto "Atithi
Devo Bhava " meaning Guests are our God .
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Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state nestled in
the Himalayas. It is the least populous state in
India, and the second smallest in area after Goa.
Sikkim was an independent state ruled by the Namgyal
monarchy, but following administrative problems and
the public's sentiment for union with India, a
referendum was held in 1975 in which the people of
Sikkim chose union with India. Also in 1975, the
referendum brought about an end to the absolute
monarchy and ushered in a democratic government
within the Constitution of India. The thumb-shaped
state borders Nepal in the west, the Chinese Tibet
Autonomous Region to the north and east, and Bhutan
in the south-east. The Indian state of West Bengal
borders Sikkim to its south. The official languages
are English, Bhutia, Nepali, Lepcha, Limbu, and
Hindi. The language of almost all written
transactions is English. The predominant religions
are Hinduism and Vajrayana Buddhism. Gangtok is the
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Despite its tiny size, Sikkim is
geographically diverse, owing to its location on the
Himalaya. The climate ranges from subtropical to
high alpine. Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest
peak, is located in the north western part of the
state on the boundary with Nepal, and can be seen
from most parts of the state. Sikkim has become one
of India's most visited states, owing to its
reputation of cleanliness, scenic beauty and
political stability |
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Darjeeling the dream land of the
East, it has been a popular hill station since the
British period. The tourist flow to this place has
been increasing day by day. Due to the proximity
with three international borders, this place is
strategically very important. |
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The toy train coming from
Siliguri is some thing which is liked by the elders
and the children equally. The real fun in coming to
Darjeeling is on the toy train. It takes six to
seven hours to cover a distance of 82 kms and the
slow speed gives you enough time to watch and
appreciate the beauty which nature has provided it.
This train passes through the Forests, waterfalls,
over deep valleys and through the mountains and
tunnels. |
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