Geographical Study Of Sikkim: An Overview

Abstract

India's Eastern Himalayas are home to the hilly state of Sikkim, which is a relatively tiny state. The region encompasses a total area of 7,096 square kilometres, with a length of roughly 64 kilometres from east to west and 114 kilometres from north to south. Lower hills, medium hills, higher hills, alpine zones, and snow-covered regions are some of the several types of topography that can be found in this state, which is located among the inner mountain ranges of the Himalayas. The state's elevation ranges from 300 to 8583 meters above mean sea level. This mountain range is the tallest on the planet because it contains almost every mountain on the planet, making it the highest mountain range in the world. Despite the fact that they are breathtakingly beautiful, generally untouched, and teeming with fascinating human and natural life, they are one of the most serious problems in terms of both physical and cultural aspects. Retracing history back hundreds or even thousands of years is usually the most effective way to describe a way of life that has remained mostly unchanged by the developments that have occurred in recent times. In spite of the fact that change is unavoidable and advantageous when it improves living conditions, contemporary living conditions are now being exposed to rapid social and environmental modifications. Thus, this research aims to present the geographical overview of Sikkim.