India’s state of Sikkim is situated in the eastern Himalayas in the northeastern region of the nation. It is among India’s tiniest states. Sikkim’s borders are to the north and northeast of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, to the southeast of Bhutan, to the south of the Indian state of West Bengal, and to the west of Nepal. Situated in the southeast of the state, Gangtok serves as the capital.

Sikkim, which is a region of the Eastern Himalaya, is well-known for its biodiversity, which includes alpine and subtropical climates. It is also home to Kangchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world and the highest peak in India. Gangtok is the capital and largest city in Sikkim.
Sikkim was once an independent political territory, but in 1950 it was made a protectorate of India, and in 1975 it became a state. Despite its modest size, Sikkim is very important politically and strategically for India because of its placement near multiple international borders. 2,740 square miles, or 7,096 square kilometers. 2011 Census: 607,688.