Sikkim is an Indian state in the North East of the country. This Himalayan state boarders Chinese Tibet in the North, Nepal in the West, Indian state of West Bengal in the south and Bhutan in the East. It is one of the smallest states of India and has a population just over 6, 00,000. Tourism is the main industry in the state. In fact the annual tourist inflow in the state has surpassed the population of the state. The state is legendary for its peaceful nature and simplicity. Famous for Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world at 8586m, the mountain state offers tremendous variety of plant and wildlife besides a diverse ethnic mix of people with rich cultural tradition. Tourism in Sikkim gained popularity during the last decade with increasing number of tourists visiting this hilly region for its natural beauty. Till the early 90’s few tourists would visit this landlocked state. Even those who visited hardly went beyond Gangtok, the state capital. During the last two decades tourism has seen major boost in the state with close to a million tourists visiting Sikkim every year. Hailed as one of the world's last utopias by legendary Buddhist guru Padmasambhava, Sikkim is arguably among the loveliest destinations in India. And what variety in such a small state: plunging rhododendron-clad mountain valleys in the north, West Sikkim's atmospheric Buddhist monasteries, monumental religious statues in South Sikkim, and friendly and cheerful urban centres in the east. Then there are stunning views of Kanchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain, visible from almost any viewpoint in the state. Little wonder that this tiny former Himalayan kingdom is such a haven for travellers.
 

Airways - Sikkim currently does not have any operational airports or railheads because of its rough terrain. However, Pakyong Airport, the state's first airport, located at a distance of 30 kms from Gangtok, is expected to become operational in March 2016, after its completion was delayed from the original target of 2014.

Roads - National Highway 31A and National Highway 31 link Siliguri to Gangtok. Sikkim National Transport runs bus and truck services. Privately run bus, tourist taxi and jeep services operate throughout Sikkim, and also connect it to Siliguri. A branch of the highway from Melli connects western Sikkim. Towns in southern and western Sikkim are connected to the hill stations of Kalimpong and Darjeeling in northern West Bengal. The state is furthermore connected to Tibet by the mountain pass of Nathu La.

Rail - Sikkim lacks significant railway infrastructure. The closest major railway stations are Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri in neighbouring West Bengal. However, the New Sikkim Railway Project has been launched to connect the town of Rangpo in Sikkim with Sevoke on the West Bengal border.