East Sikkim

East Sikkim is a district in Sikkim.

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Map of East Sikkim

East Sikkim is one of four districts of Sikkim and the area is busy and more populous than any other districts of Sikkim, the capital Gangtok is also situated here. East Sikkim is dominated by Nepali and Indian community. Despite being the populated area, east Sikkim comprised of many monasteries, lakes and hidden picturesque treasures.

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27.3388.621 Gangtok — the district and state capital
27.18888.6742 Aritar —
27.1364488.393123 Singtam —

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Assam Lingzey to Khedi Trek Route
27.2886788.561521 Rumtek monastery —

27.3745688.763232 Changu Lake —

Jurassic Park, Rakdong Tinten
Khanchendzonga Cultural and Village Tourism Complex, Ranka
27.6066288.186153 Khanchendzonga National Park —

27.3317588.514224 Tumin — village tourism spot

27.31173488.824135 Silk Route — A high altitude road trip in East Sikkim district. The road meanders past high altitudes lakes and passes offering great views of snow covered Kanchenjunga

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Pakyong Airport (PYG^IATA)

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Hotel Saikripa Development

Hotel Saikripa (Suman Mukherjee), Jeevan Thing Margh (Gangtok), ☏ +91 9903042163.

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Jeeps to Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Siliguri can be found from the main jeep stand. After reaching any of these cities in West Bengal, you can catch a train to any other part of the country. Nearest metro city is Kolkata 12 -14 hours from Siliguri. A train to Banaras and Delhi also leave from Siliguri. Please check the Indian railway website for more details.

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