Gangtok, - Editor : Bijaya Bantawa
Sikkim, Darjeeling & North East India
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The 18th September earthquake has not marred the optimism of our people, Governor expresses on Republic day Message
For detail, click here MoreS ikkim has made development despite odds: Says Chief Minister Chamling in his Republic Day Message.
Gangtok:26th January:
While extending his warm greetings to the people of Sikkim on the occasion of
63rd Republic Day of India, Chief Minister Shri Pawan Chamling has said in his
message that, "The impressive
For detail, click here More Shri Kedar Gurung from Sikkim Nominated for Padma Shri National Award to be given by Govt. of India 25-January-2012 :The President of India has approved the conferment of Padma  Awards-2012.
Shri Kedar Gurung, a senior literary person and editor of Shrasta from Sikkim is
nominated for Padma Shri Award this year. Shri Sanu Lama is already received
this award from Sikkim. Among the 77 awardees of Padma shri, Shri Gurung is in
57 number.
This year the President has approved 109 awards including one duo case (counted as one) and 14 in the category of Foreigners/ NRIs/ PIOs/ Posthumous. These comprise 5 Padma Vibhushan, 27 Padma Bhushan and 77 Padma Shri Awards. There are 19 ladies among the awardees.
Padma Awards, the country’s highest civilian awards, are conferred in three
categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The Awards
are given in all disciplines/ fields of activities, viz. art, social work,
public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine,
literature and education, sports, civil service, etc. ‘Padma Vibhushan’ is
awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; ‘Padma Bhushan’ for
distinguished service of high order and ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service
in any field. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every
year.The awards are conferred by the President of India at a function held at
Rashtrapati Bhawan sometime around March/ April. SIKKIM SNOW & Cultural Festival -2012 On the Anvil
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Photo: The bird found chirping on the top of the tree at Guwahati
Photo: Chardham or Siddheswari temple at Namchi
Photo; The Scene of Development area, Gangtok |
Welcome to Sikkim
Sikkim is one of the most peaceful and
beautiful state of India. This Himalayan
Photo: How to visit Sikkim ?- By flight: From Delhi or most of the metropolitan cities of India, one can make a trip up to Bagdogra airport of North Bengal, the nearest port. One can even hire Pawan Hans helicopter service from Bagdogra to Gangtok, otherise, any one can hire taxi from Bagdogra to Gangtok which is three and half hour journey. By road: The capital Gangtok is well connected by roads with Siliguri, Kalimpong and Darjeeling. Private Buses and taxis are available.Sikkim Nationalized Transport(SNT) bus service run by Government of Sikkim too available from Siliguri to Gangtok and back. Bus and other private taxi services are available from Siliguri SNT bus terminus, Pradhan Nagar. Different tourist spots: There are as many as places of
tourist interest in Sikkim. Local taxis and conveyance
are available to visit these places from Gangtok. Permit to
visit Nathula is available from Gangtok.
There are more than 120 travel agents and trek & tour operators registered and recognized by Government of Sikkim. They are very professional and hospitable who organize everything require for the esteemed tourists visiting in the State. They are well trained and equipped. Complaints can be lodged against any person who unnecessarily harass the tourist. "Tourists are our guest" is the slogan of every Sikkimese people according to their tradition and culture. If you have any query or willing to know detail information about Sikkim, you can get our free service by e-mail . Put your questions at snowlinemail@yahoo.com phone:9832322584 or log on www.snowlinenews.comor Contact: Sikkim Tourist Information Centre, MG Road, Gangtok Ph: 03592-221634/227720 Sikkim Tourist Information Centre, New Delhi: 14 Panchsheel Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi PIN 110021Ph:011-26115346; 26115171. Sikkim Tourist Information Centre, Kolkata: 4/1, Middletown Street, Kolkata-16 Ph: 22817905 Sikkim Tourist Information Centre, Siliguri: SNT Colony, Pradhan Nagar, Siliguri,West Bengal Ph: 2512646 If you have any complaint, you can always make such complaint at any tourist information centre or nearest police station. However, the policy of Sikkim Government is to give best treatment to all the visiting tourists as guests. However, sometime, over charging of fare by taxi drivers or travel agents have come to the notice which has been amicably settled too.TAAS, an association of travel agents too settled such issue in the past. PLEASE BE SINCERE ENOUGH THAT YOUR COMPLAINT IS GENUINE ONE AND SUPPORTED BY EVIDENCE.
Please do not throw garbage at random .Eco-tourism as a sustainable development is the main objective of tourism in Sikkim. Tourists are requested not to dispose off garbage at lakes and holy places. They must be collected and be disposed off in the garbage bag or containers only.How to visit Sikkim ? > Visit Sikkim
The view of Lachung, North Sikkim during snowfall time in winter
Photo: The Ropeway car riding from Deorali , Gangtok to Secretariat is a joyful experience. The tourists are enjoying the ride in this season.Those who are visiting this season are most fortunate ones to have experienced this kind of pleasant climatic condition at all.
Pleasant Whether in Sikkim
Photo the beautiful scene from Gangtok
photo: Rainbow of Sikkim |
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Gangtok:26th
state is bordered by West
Bengal, China, Nepal and Bhutan in the East. With a
total area of 7,096 sq.km, Sikkim covers 0.22 percent of the
total geographical area of India with
a population
of 540493 (2001
census). Climate of Sikkim varies from tropical to alpine. The maximum
temperature during summer is 25 degree Celsius and the minimum
temperature is 13 degree Celsius. During winter, the maximum temperature
is 13 degree Celsius and the minimum temperature is 04 degree Celsius.
Usually, the best season to visit Sikkim is April to June during
pre-summer season and October to December for winter season. During
summer, light woolens clothes are ideal to use while heavy woolens clothes
are best during winter season.
