Sikkim & Darjeeling

 Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state located in the Himalayan mountains. The state borders Nepal to the west, China's Tibet Autonomous Region to the north and east, and Bhutan to the southeast. The Indian state of West Bengal lies to the south.

Almost the entire state is hilly, with an elevation ranging from 280 metres (920 ft) to 8,585 metres (28,000 ft). The summit of Kangchenjunga - the world's third-highest peak - is the state's highest point, situated on the border between Sikkim and Nepal.

Sikkim's hot springs are renowned for their medicinal and therapeutic values. Among the state's most notable hot springs are those at Phurchachu, Yumthang, Borang, Ralang, Taram-chu and Yumey Samdong. The springs, which have a high sulphur content, are located near river banks; some are known to emit hydrogen.

Major tourist attractions in Sikkim:

Gangtok, Yuksom, Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass, Pelling, The Rumtek Monastery, Do-Drul Chorten, Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden, Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology

Tourist Places around Sikkim:

Darjeeling, Siliguri, Kalimpong, Mirik