India
Sikkim
SSikkim lies in the Eastern Himalayas.The capital Gangtok, which is situated in the east district, is the principle urban centre; in this district more than one third of population resides now. The capital of the state can be said to constitute the focal point of all socio-political and cultural activities. It is connected by well-developed road links with all four districts. Gangtok, is the principal commercial centre of the state. Being the seat of the government, it has become the most important centre of administrative and political activities.The population of Gangtok is composed of all ethnic groups -the Bhutia-Lepcha, the Nepali and the plainsmen.Two festivals are occasions of special importance all over Sikkim. One occasion is dedicated to the deity Kanchendzonga and the other to Lossoong the Sikkimese New Year Day.