Rangpo

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Rangpo is a town in Pakyong district in the Indian state of Sikkim. The town borders West Bengal's Kalimpong district and is situated along the Teesta river and Rangpo River. It is the first town in Sikkim on NH 10 that links Siliguri to Gangtok. It is about 300 m above sea level with a sub-tropical climate. It is the 'Gateway to Sikkim' and all vehicles entering Sikkim have to stop at the Rangpo Police check-post. Foreign tourists require documents to enter Sikkim state and have to show them at the police check post. ()

Alternative names: Population: 4 thous.Coordinates: 27°10'48"N, 88°31'48"E

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Rangpo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Karthok Monastery, Sumin Reserve Forest, Pedong.

5.5 miNE
Monastery, Buddhist architecture
Karthok Monastery, Pakyong
141 min walk • Karthok Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Pakyong, a town in the foothills of the Himalayas located in the East Sikkim district of the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. It is considered the sixth oldest monastery of Sikkim and this monastery follows the Nyingma Order of Tibetan Buddhism.
3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Sumin Reserve Forest
76 min walk • Sumin Reserve Forest is located about 20 km from Rangpo town in East Sikkim district of the Sikkim state in India.
5.5 miE
Town
Pedong
140 min walk • One of the must-visit attractions in Pedong is the famous Silent Valley. As the name suggests, this serene valley is a peaceful retreat where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. The valley is also home to a variety of flora and fauna, making it a...

Rangpo

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Rangpo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Karthok Monastery, Pakyong

Sumin Reserve Forest

Pedong