11 Lesser – known facts about Sikkim you should know

Sikkim is a small, beautiful and diverse state in the northeast of India. Being a diverse state both naturally and culturally, Sikkim has a lot to offer irrespective of its size and area. While some people know tad bit about the state, some still struggle to simply locate the state on the map of the country. Here are some 11 Lesser – known facts about Sikkim you should know, and at least have a knowledge about if you are planning to visit here. or even if you aren’t.

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1. Cleanest State of India

Sikkim bagged the title of “Cleanest State” in the year 2016 as per ‘Swachh Survekshan Gramin 2016’.

2. Least populous state of India

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In spite of being second smallest state of India, Sikkim is the least populous among all states of India. As per the 2012 census there were only 6.19 lakhs people in Sikkim.

3. India’s first fully organic state

Sikkim, in 2016 declared itself as a fully organic state becoming the first state in India to do so.

4. India’s first ODF (Open Defecation Free) State

Sikkim became India’s first ODF State even before Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan was launched in the country.

5. Longest serving Chief Minister in Indian State

Shri Pawan Kumar Chamling with the term of 24.5 years, became the longest serving Chief Minister in india after Jyoti Basu of West Bengal whose term as CM was of 23 years.

11 Lesser – known facts about Sikkim you should know

6. Home to the third highest peak in the world.

Kanchenjunga, which is also the third highest mountain peak in the world is located in Sikkim.

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7. Second largest global producer of cardamom

Cardamom and ginger are the cash crops of Sikkim. The state produces second largest amount of cardamom in the world only after Guatemala. This makes Sikkim the largest cardomom producer state in India.

8. Highest lakes in India

Did you know? Gurudrongmar lake and Cho lhamu lake, both of which are in Sikkim, are also the highest lakes in India.

9. Highest number of glaciers in India

Sikkim has 84 glaciers in total which is the largest number as compared to any other state or union territory across India. This makes the state best in tourism sector than any other states in India.

10. Second largest Population of Gurkhas in India

Only after Darjelling, West Bengal, Sikkim has the Highest number of Gurkhas residing in the state and probably in the world.

11. Home to one of the Hottest Chillies in the world

Sikkim is home to one of the hottest Chillies in the world which is locally known as “Dalle Khorsani”. It also recently earned the GI tag from the Union department of Industry promotion and internal trade.

Various pickles are made in Sikkim with the Organic Dalle Khorsani. Pickles are supplied across India and even exported outside India. You can order wide reange of Pickles from Sikkim here at www.sukhim.in