lifestyle of Sikkim people.

lifestyle of Sikkim people.

                                        

We have recently visited Sikkim and I think I have some knowledge what I learned about Sikkim in my 5 days visit.

Sikkim, a small bowl-like state, with as its capital Gangtok, has a hilly terrain and is accessible from the plains of Bengal. It is distinguished by its Himalayan flora and fauna and Buddhist monasteries. The state produces Temi tea, a unique variety of tea, and is a major tourist attraction for visitors because of its Himalayan location. there has been a rapid change in these states with the modernization of economy and expansion of education.

Sikkim is so beautiful that one can say it is God's own Country.

Normal life in Sikkim is so simple. They live in villages on mountain slopes, jungles are behind their houses. People follow early to bed and early to rise kind of thing. There is no night life. People are very hardworking, other type of works like canteens etc. whereas men do mostly hard works like construction, also they are house men doing odd jobs, carrying goods from markets to their homes situated on upside of mountain etc.

Roads are in very good condition, two laned and have a very fast traffic. Vehicles are mostly for daily commuters like Bolero and Marshals with modified middle seats. They carry 10–12 passengers on a very nominal fare min 30rs to max 100rs. I didn't see bikes there. Only some pulsars, one or two Avengers and some KTM. You can count on fingers after a full day tour.

Self-driving a car 4-wheeler in any protected area of Sikkim is usually not allowed for tourists. With Protected Area Permit one can get to such areas through registered tour operators of Sikkim who offer tour packages in their own vehicles like Sumo, Scorpio, Bolero.

 

I have been visited Majitar, Gangtok, Hanuman Tok, Vegetable market & several local markets. People are friendly there. We have hire Nepali drivers for see the Sikkim location & they are very helpful.

One thing what I will always appreciate that they never break the lanes on roads. You can drive in your lane even at 80 kmph.

  

The Day start …

 The day start very early 3.00 AM the people as their major difference Pune & Sikkim north east states. People here are very hard-working kindhearted and always shows great hospitality. Living here is very peaceful and comfortable. But those who like life in cities will feel boring if stays here for too long. This place is not like that of metro cities.

 

There is different living style of skkim People, their start their work early morning especially women are seen do the job different places like hotels, market they are well educated. They are very modern living style & Indian culture.

  

Agriculture is the primary occupation of the inhabitants of the state. The major crops of the state include rice, maize, tea, soybean, ginger, orange, pears, potato and tomato.

 

        

Sikkim's economy is largely dependent on agriculture and tourism, and as of 2017 -2020 the state had the third-smallest GDP among Indian states, although it is also among the fastest-growing.

  

People here are very foodi.

 Food of siikim people Gundruk Soup. Gundruk Soup is a popular vegetarian soup made in Sikkimese households but also found in restaurants. Sinki Soup. Sinki soup is another popular fermented food of Sikkim, like gundruk. Sael Roti Momos, Paneer Cheese, Tibetan Bread, Yak Cheese & rice.

Famous food Gya thuk or Thukpa - is a noodle-based soup with vegetables or meat. Momo - Tibetean/Nepali umpling which is stuffed with minced meat or vegetables in flour dough,given .

  

The official languages

 The official languages of the state are English, Nepali, Sikkimese and Lepcha. Additional official languages include Gurung, Limbu, Magar, Mukhia, Newari, Rai, Sherpa and Tamang for the purpose of preservation of culture and tradition in the state most people useing Hindi languages.

 

Traditional dress.

 There are different styles according to which men and women of Sikkim wear this traditional Dress. For instance, men wear Bakhu with a pair of loose trousers fastened with a leather belt. Women belt this outfit over a silk blouse which is full sleeved, ethnically known as honju.

 

heaven for alcohol lovers.

 Sikkim is a heaven for alcohol lovers,snow falls you need not carry booze as it is easily available in Sikkim.

  

Safest State for living in any other Indian State.

  Sikkim are 100% safe for female. Just use your common sense and avoid people who get too friendly. There is very little or no crime in the hills, and it’s one of the safest places to travel in India.

                                                         

Traditional  Dance ...