| Trekking in Sikkim/Darjeeling |
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Sikkimtrekking trails runs through a sharp hills rich in vegetation and wildlife. While trekking in Few trekking trails are opened to all. Dzongri, (semi strenuous) Goechala and Singalila (strenuous) trails are beautiful with mountain peaks seen from every angle. There are numerous low altitude treks, which equally provide a different experience that may allow one to come across local life in Sikkim Villages. Acclimatization zones are one of the most important parts of the trekking trails. Good food, plenty of water and plenty of rest, allows even a novice to reach the highest parts of the world. Safety and comfort of the trekkers are the main goal of Mountain Leaders. 70% of the total area is under forest cover that is under the direct control of
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| Facts About Sikkim and Darjeeling |
| Sikkim: Area:7,096 sq.km Altitude:280 m to 8,585 m Capital:Gangtok Languages:Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Hindi and English Darjeeling town: Altitude:2134m Languages spoken:English, Nepali, Hindi, Tibetan and Bengali. Transport and Communications :Railway,Nearest Airport is Bagdogra (90 km) |
| Facts About India |
Geographic coordinates: 20 00 N, 77 00 E Area: total: 3,287,590 sq km Capital City: New Delhi,about 13 million people live in the capital, New Delhi. Population: 1,065,070,607 (July 2004 est.) Languages: 17 major languages, 844 dialects Religion: Hinduism (80%) and the Muslim religion (10%),Christians,Sikhs,Parsees and Jains. Government: Federal republic Head of State: Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil Head of Government: Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh |
