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The Hotel Alpine Crest
If you're planning a trip to Gangtok, you know how important it is to find a place that’s comfy, budget-friendly, and right in the thick of things. Enter Hotel Alpine Crest - a charming little gem just a quick five-minute walk from M.G. Marg, the...
Adventurelaya Tours
Adventurelaya Tours has been rocking the adventure travel scene for over decades of expertise related to Sikkim, Darjeeling, Nepal, Bhutan or West Bengal.
Ranka Monastery
Just 20 kilometers from Gangtok, Ranka Monastery feels like a world apart. Hidden in the folds of East Sikkim’s forests, this relatively new monastery belongs to the Zurmang Kagyud lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Built in the late 1990s, it doesn’t...
Wellness Park - Gangtok
If you’re in Gangtok, maybe slip the Wellness Park onto your list. It isn’t a tourist attraction in the glossy sense, but it’s an easy way to step into the rhythm of local life. Jog a lap, sip a cup of green tea at the café...
Article 371F
Article 371F of the Indian Constitution is a special provision created when Sikkim officially became the 22nd state of India in 1975 through the 36th Constitutional Amendment. It basically outlines how Sikkim’s political, legal, and administrative...
Rollercoaster History of Sikkim
Kings, Intrigue, and a Tug-of-War. If you think Sikkim is just about monasteries, orchids, and dramatic mountains, well - hold up. The state has a political history that’s basically part Game of Thrones, part colonial drama, and part survival manual...
The 1975 Bill
When people talk about Sikkim’s entry into India, they usually mention the protests, the referendum, or the fall of the monarchy. But the real turning point wasn’t just those dramatic moments on the streets of Gangtok—it was a piece of paper passed...
The Political History of Sikkim
Sikkim’s political story is one of those that feels both dramatic and strangely under-told. Tucked away in the Himalayas, this tiny kingdom lived for centuries in its own bubble - ruled by monarchs called Chogyals -before eventually becoming India’s...
Morfins - The Grunge-Metal Voice of Sikkim
Emerging from the serene hills of Sikkim in late 2019, Morfins quickly carved a name for themselves as one of the region’s energetic bands. Blending the raw grit of grunge rock with the heavy intensity of metal, their music struck a deep chord with...
Sikkim Fire & Emergency Services
The Sikkim Fire & Emergency Services, initially established in 1977 as a modest fire response unit in Gangtok, has evolved into a vital component of the Sikkim Police.