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Gangtok is the state's capital. Sikkim is in northeastern India with the state of Bihar to the southwest and the northern area of West Bengal to the south and southeast. Bangladesh is to the south, Nepal is to the west, Bhutan is to the east, and Tibet is to the north.
The web site for the Raj Bhavan (governor's residence) provides information about the governors of this state and the history and a description of this historic building.
The official web site for the government of Sikkim has a good selection of tourism and transportation information to assist with travel planning.
The Kangchendzonga National Park is on a tentative list for World Heritage Status by UNESCO.
Airport: Nearest airport for Sikkim is Bagdogra in northern West Bengal which is about 80 miles / 124 km and approximately 4 Hours drive from Gangtok.