language East Sikkim

The official language of the state of Sikkim is English, Nepali, Sikkimese (Bhutia), and Lepcha. Additional official languages include Gurung, Limbu, Magar, Mukhia, Newari, Rai, Sherpa, and Tamang for the purpose of preservation of culture and tradition in the state. Nepali language act as the lingua franca of Sikkim whereas Bhutia and Lepcha are spoken in certain areas. Other languages spoken in the minority include Dzongkha, Groma, Hindi, Majhi, Majhwar, Thulung, Tibetan, and Yakkha.