Which State Is Known As the Brother of Seven Sisters?

By Jasreet Kaur15, Mar 2025 05:00 PMjagranjosh.com

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Sikkim is called the 'Brother of the Seven Sisters' due to its cultural and geographical ties with Northeast India. Tap to read in detail.

Geographical Position

Sikkim is close to the Seven Sisters but doesn’t share a direct border. It connects to Northeast India via the Siliguri Corridor (Chicken’s Neck).

Statehood in 1975

It became India’s 22nd state in 1975, previously an independent kingdom ruled by the Chogyal dynasty.

The Seven Sister States

These include Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura, known for their rich tribal cultures and biodiversity.

Cultural Connection

Sikkim shares ethnic ties with Northeast India, influenced by Tibetan Buddhism and Nepali traditions.

Bordering Nations

It shares borders with West Bengal, Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet (China), making it strategically important.

Famous Attractions

Home to Kanchenjunga, Buddhist monasteries, and organic farms, Sikkim became India’s first organic state in 2016.

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