Sikkim, a state in India, constitutes of four administrative districts, out of which North Sikkim is one. Mangan is the administrative headquarters of the district. This district ranks seventh among all the districts in India in the context of having the minimum number of inhabitants. It is Sikkim States biggest district. Mountains and hills dominate the terrain of the district. Till the height of alpine, thick and plush vegetation and trees covers the area. As it goes near the Northern Tundra, this vegetation starts to lessen and become less dense and desert scrubs prevail here. The journey to the district is even made more special by the existence of many a number of waterfalls, spanning across the main road.
Ruinous and destructive landslides occur, which sometimes plunges down to the range of 3000-5000 feet. These landslides take place owing to the highly inclined valleys, along with the deep snow layers crowning the mountain crests, which liquefy and by the rainfalls wearing down action.
Mangan, which is the administrative headquarters of the district, has major part of the population. 2000 feet above sea level is the elevation, at which Mangan is set. Temperate, alpine and tundra are the type of vegetations that grows as one moves towards north, while the altitude starts getting higher as well. The highest peak named Kanchenjanga is set at an elevation of 8000 meters. The eastern face spans alongside Nepal. From Singhik town, one can catch a clear glimpse of this mountain.
North Sikkim Culture
Bhutias, Lepchas and Nepalis, in minor numbers, constitute the people of North Sikkim. The Dzongu Regions comprises mainly the Lepchas. In the areas of Kabi-Tingda to Lachen-Lachunng, the Bhutias reside. In and around the regions surrounding Phodong, Mangshila and Mangan, the Nepalis reside. Buddhism religion is mainly adopted by the Bhutias and Lepchas, where as Hinduism has been taken up by Nepalis. These days, Christianity is being taken up by 1 percent of people from all tribes.
North Sikkim Tourism
People are constrained to visit the maximum number parts of North Sikkim. In order to access these regions passes are needed. The Indian Army intensely guards this area, which forms the frontier with China. Rising above various adversities and destitutions, many a number of people have been visiting this place in order to enjoy its picturesque natural beauty. The preservation of this places delicate environment, which includes the lofty mountain ranges, becomes an important deal owing to the unfettered stream of visitors.
Tourist places in North Sikkim
Kabi Longstok
Phodong
Phodong Monastry
Labrang Monastry.
Ruins of Tumlong Palace.
Mangan
Singhik ViewPoint
Chungthang
Yumthang Valley and Hot Spring.
