Life in Northern Mountains of India

Sikkim

The capital of the scenic state of Sikkim is Gangtok. Mt. Kunchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world, is located in this state. The people of Sikkim are Lepchas, Bhutias and Nepalis. They speak Lepcha, Bhutia, Nepali and Hindi languages. The crops of ginger, cardamom and orange are grown here. Mask-dance is very popular here.

   Mask dance