Tourism in Sikkim

The Tourism Industry is the fastest growing industry worldwide and it will continue to hold a pre-eminent position. Sikkim, with its spectacular natural beauty and cultural uniqueness seeped in religious mysticism beckons tourists from the national and international markets. The fragile environment requires that tourism development be carefully planned.

Tourism is one of the most important economic sectors of the State, the wealth of natural resources the third highest mountain in the world, the rich flora and fauna, cultural festivals and festivities and a rich tradition are some of the tremendous potentials that is available in Sikkim for the promotion of Tourism.

Tourism plays a significant role for employment creation, regional development, foreign exchange earnings, and social cohesion. With the salubrious climate, the natural beauty and the fine cultural heritage of Sikkim, the growth of tourism has immense possibilities. There are large numbers of places of tourist attraction particularly the snow-clad mountains, the lakes and unspoilt forest areas and valleys of flowers.

Important Mountains of Sikkim:

Note: Mt. Kanchendzonga is the 3^rd highest Mountains of the World.

Mt. Siniolchu is the most beautiful Mountain of the World.

Source: Sikkim in brief 2011

Important Hot Springs:

Source: Sikkim A Statistical Profile 2006-07

District wise Name of Important Monasteries:

Source: Sikkim A Statistical Profile 2006-07

Name of Important Lakes:

Source: Sikkim in brief 2011