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North
Sikkim is a district of the Indian state of Sikkim.
Its capital is Mangan. It is the largest of the four districts
of Sikkim.
The people are mainly of Nepali descent. Other ethnic
groups include the Lepcha and Bhutia communities. Nepali
is the most widely spoken language in the district. It
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| populated regions of the state.
North Sikkim is the home of high passes, glaciers, lakes and
of course Mt. Sinioulchu, the prettiest of all Himalyan peaks.
The view of Mt. Kanchendzonga that the district offers is also
one of the best. The land is full of legends, folklore and myths,
and the stories start the moment one heads out of Gangtok and
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region has many power projects and enjoys almost uninterrupted
electricity. Roads however, are in a poor condition owing
to the frequent landslides.
Most of North Sikkim is restricted to travellers and permits
are needed to visit these areas. The area, which shares
a sensitive border with the People's Republic of China
is heavily patrolled by the Indian |
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| army. Most of the people of the state
reside near Mangan, the district headquarters which is about
2,000 feet above sea level. Further north the elevation increases
with the vegetation turning from temperate to alpine to tundra.
Temperatures range from about 25° to below -40° in the
extreme high reaches where the altitude is in excess of 6,000
metres. Kanchenjanga is the highest peak at over 8,000 m, straddling
its eastern border with Nepal |
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Sikkim |
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Kabi Lungchok |
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Phodong Monastery |
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Lachung |
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Yumthang |
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Phensong Monastery |
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Chungthang |
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Singik |
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Lachen |
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Chopta |
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