Situated in the Eastern Himalayas, Sikkim with an area of 7096 sq km with an altitude ranging from 800 to 28,208 ft and the climate ranging from tropical to alpine is one of the most beautiful states of the Indian Union. Sikkim is one of the 26 biodiversity hotspots, a veritable treasure house of some of the world’s most beautiful streams, lakes and waterfalls. The State has diverse flora and fauna with rich culture, tradition, intricately designed handicrafts and handlooms, scrumptious cuisine, and warm and hospitable people.
7096 Sq Km.
6, 07,327.
Summer: Max 25° C, Min 13° C.
Max 13 °C, Min 05° C.
3,894 mm.
Summer: Light Woollen.
Winter: Heavy Woollen
Red Panda (Ailurus Fulgens).
Blood Pheasant (Ithaginis Cruentus).
Nobile Orchid (Dendrobium nobile).
Rhododendron (Rhodendron niveum).
Jorethang is a town in south Sikkim, which falls on the way to Pelling for many routes. It is situated along the Rangeet River, a tributary of the Teesta river. It is a town which has a higher literacy rate than the average literacy rate for Sikkim, and a big chunk of its population of 9000-10,000 is young. This makes it a unique town in Sikkim. It is located at an altitude of 300m, and is in the foothills of the Himalayas – one of the few towns in Sikkim which are not located in the hills.
Jorethang enjoys a temperate climate, and is pleasant most of the year round. The best time to visit is the summer (March-June), though other seasons are also relatively pleasant.
