Geography of Sikkim

Location

Sikkim is situated on the North Eastern corner of India and is surrounded by Bhutan and Nepal with West Bengal on its South. The entire state is covered with hills and forests; only the southern part of the state (in the lower Himalayas) is populated.

The elevation ranges from 280 metres to 8,585 metres. Kanchenjunga – the highest peak of India is situated in the state.