Sikkim is a small beautiful, geographically diverse state of India situated in the eastern Himalayas. The state is characterized by steep mountains and deep down valleys. Sikkim is wedged between Nepal in west, Bhutan in east, China in north and West Bengal in south. The climate ranges from subtropical to alpine.
Almost all the region is hilly with high elevations ranging from 280 m to 8,585 m. Kanchenjunga the third highest peak is located on the borders of Sikkim and Nepal. Spreading across 7096 Sq. Km. the east, west and the entire northern borderline has contagious mountain ranges. The Chola Ridge bounds it in the east, Singalila in the west and The Great Himalayan Range runs right across the north. Teesta and Rangeet are the two major rivers that drenched the state. The region has enormous diversity of flora and fauna that makes it more beautiful. The state has 28 mountain peeks, 21 glaciers and 5 hot springs. Its 8 mountain passes connects the state to Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal. The soil is coarse with rich iron oxide concentrations. The soil of the state is suitable for evergreen deciduous forests. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people of Sikkim. Maize, paddy, wheat, barley and buck wheat are the main crops of the state.
