Sikkim (; pronounced [ˈsɪkːɪm]) is a declare in northeastern India. It borders Tibet in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Nepal in the west, and West Bengal in the south. Sikkim is also close to India’s Siliguri Corridor near Bangladesh. Sikkim is the least populous and second smallest among the Indian states. A share of the Eastern Himalaya, Sikkim is notable for its biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates, as without difficulty as mammal a host to Kangchenjunga, the highest height in India and third highest upon Earth. Sikkim’s capital and largest city is Gangtok. Almost 35% of the permit is covered by the Khangchendzonga National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.