Sikkim's is also known as "Denzong" translates as the valley of rice, which is the chief crop of the state. Sikkim a former Himalayan Kingdom, is now one of the states of India, since it merger in 1975, having a area of 7,096 sq.kms, located in the Eastern Himalayas, it is wedged between the Kingdoms of Nepal in the west and Bhutan in the east. The elevation varies between 300mtrs to 8500 mtrs.It host Mt. Khangchendzonga (8545 mtrs), the third highest peak in the world, worshipped by the local as their guardian deity.

Sikkim’s blend of cultures and peoples reflects her unique- a tiny Himalayan region astride the ancient trade route linking China and the Indian subcontinent, which is opening in the coming future. This is a place of space, tranquility, and serene beauty for the refreshment of mind and body.

The people of Sikkim can be ethnically categorized into Lepcha, Bhutia and Nepalese. The Lepchas are considered to be the original inhabitants of Sikkim who practiced nature worship and lived off the forest. With the coming of the Bhutias, this tribal community was overwhelmed culturally and religiously. Lepcha culture and ways of life can be seen in some villages even now. The Nepal community is a generalized term for the many castes and sub-communities like Brahmins, Chhetris, Newars, Kamis, and Damais, who are Aryans in origin and the Rais, Limbus, Gurungs, Magars, and even Sherpas who are basically Mongoloid. This community came into Sikkim from 19th century though the Limbus are said to have come much earlier. They were more agriculturists unlike the Bhutias who were mainly dependent on animal husbandry back home or the Lepchas who were forest folks. The fertile valley was terraced to grow paddy and maize and later cardamom as a cash crop.

The ethnic Sikkim is best seen in the villages rather than the towns, which have become more cosmopolitan in demography and culture.

Buddhism has had a deep impact since time immemorial in history when Guru Padmasambhava traveled to Tibet. This has manifested in 200 monasteries and holy shrines. The people celebrate their festivals, with a distinct mixture of abandon and reserve. One of the most colorful performances, are Sikkim's mask dances performed by Lamas in the 'gompa' (monastery) courtyards. The colourful dances of Kagyat, and the masked Rumtek and Enchey 'Chaams' (ritual dance of the lamas), are the popular dances that recreate legends and myths connected with Buddhism, and the eternal triumph of good over evil. Even the Nepali festivals are celebrated with lots of funs and traditionally.

For decades botanists and plants lover as been drawn to Sikkim for her profusion of over 4,000 species of flowering plants, including an incredible 600 species of orchids. Magnificent magnolias flower in the temperate woodlands, more than 40 varieties or rhododendrons cover the higher hills, 45 species of primula bloom above 3,000m, and celestial blue poppies colour the alpine heights.

Trees of almost all genera are found in Sikkim.Tropical valleys are covered with figs, wild bananas and bamboos. Rich fern life shelters beneath the canopy, including eight species of tree fern. Sal, oak, maple and chestnut woodlands are found in the great tropical which in turn is replaced by yew, larch, fir and cedar up to the tree line at 4,000m.Sikkim is also very rich in plants used for ayurvedic and amji medicines and valuable dyes and fibres.

The abundance of color, scent and variety attracts more than 300 bird species, and 500 species of butterfly.

150 species of mammals, like wild boar, leopard cat and barking deer, blue sheep, or even glimpse of the Sikkim state emblem the red panda.

The major river in the Sikkim Himalayas is the Teesta (or Tista) River and the Rangit River. Teesta is one of the most turbulent rivers in the Himalayas, mainly due to the steep altitude gradient found in Sikkim.