The tribes in Sikkim have really contributed a lot in the transformation of the state of Sikkim into one of those state in India that are recurrently visited by the tourists. The tribal folks of Sikkim are basically of the most demure and simple nature and they take a lot of pride in their glorious culture and beliefs. One main similitude that lies between the tribes across Sikkim and other hilly people is the fact that all of them are quite soft-spoken and simple.
The main reason that lies behind their extreme down to earth behavior and life style is the fact that the worm of consumerism had not yet penetrated into their households and most importantly their lives.
The most dominant and famous tribes of Sikkim are mentioned below:-
Lepchas - It has been speculated by most that it was the Lepchas tribe that had first started inhabiting in the land of Sikkim. They main religions that are followed by them are Buddhism and Christianity. Prior to that they were ardent followers of the Mune religion.
Bhutias - They are recognized as one of the very few tribes within Sikkim that bear a rich Tibetan heritage. The early part of the 15th century saw the dawn of the era of the Bhutias. As they are bifurcated into two parts, known as Lachenpas and Lachungpas respectively with reference with the fraction of Sikkim they are inhabiting.
Nepalese - Although they were the last amongst the three tribes in chronological order to have entered into the domain of Sikkim. But they soon gained the recognition of being the most powerful tribe. According to the census, they also comprised approximately 80% of the entire population.
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