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Sikkim
Towering snow-capped mountains, lushly forested valleys, impressive ancient monasteries and charming colonial hill stations, the essence of the last Himalayan Shangri-La can still be found in Sikkim.
- Capital: Gangtok
- Population: 607,688 (2011 census)
- Size of region: 7,298 sq km
- Currency: Indian Rupee
- Power supply: 220v/240v
- Sockets: two pin sockets or Indian three-round pin variety
- Language: Nepali is the most commonly spoken language
- Time difference: GMT +5.5 hours
- Visas: British Nationals require an Indian visa and this must be obtained in advance
- Popular dishes: Momos - steamed or fried dumplings stuffed with vegetables or meat
- Popular drinks: Tongba, a Himalayan millet beer
- Did you know: Sikkim is home to around 5,000 species of flowering plants, 515 of which are rare orchids
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