Sikkim 1:150’000

Inset of Gangtok Kity, Darjeeling and Kalimpong

Sikkim at 1:150,000 on an indexed map from Nepa, with more place names than
shown on alternative publications, main trekking routes and places of
interest, plus street plans of Gangtok, Darjeeling and Kalimpong.

The map presents the country’s administrative districts in different colours.
There is no relief shading or contours to present the topography, but the
network of rivers and lakes is shown in some detail, main glaciers, numerous
peaks and passes are marked, and protected areas are highlighted.

Road network is shown with connecting trails and main trekking routes are
highlighted. Symbols mark places of interest, including temples and other
religious sites, caves and hot springs, camping sites, tourist accommodation,
etc.
More place names are shown than on alternative maps of Sikkim, particularly in
the southern, more populated part of the country. The map has latitude and
longitude margin ticks at intervals of 15’. The index included lists of gompas
and monasteries, lakes, passes, and peaks.

The map includes basic street plans of Gangtok, Darjeeling and Kalimpong
highlighting numerous places of interest and various tourist facilities,
including accommodation. For Darjeeling there is also a map of a wider area
from North Point to Ghoom. Also provided are brief descriptions of main places
of interest in and around Gangkok.