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Dzongri Destination Guide
Delve into Dzongri in India
Dzongri in the region of India (general) is a city in India - some 671 mi or ( 1080 km ) East of New Delhi , the country's capital .
Current time in Dzongri is now 12:31 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kolkata " with a UTC offset of 5.5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Dhaka, Paro, Patna, Garakhet, and Gangtok. While being here, make sure to check out Dhaka . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Dzongri ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Photo diary solo trek Goecha La Dzongri Yuksom Sikkim
I and a friend did the first trek of the season in March 2007 till Goecha La pass at 5000mtrs above sea level in Sikkim thats the closest u can get to Mt Kanchenunga the third highest peak in the worl ..
A Journey to Sikkim
Climbs in the Sikkim Himalayas ..
Bungy Jumping in Nepal
The sport has found a natural home in the highest mountain range in the world. The ultimate thrill of a bungy jump can now be experienced in Nepal at perhaps the best site in the world. The jump, at 1 ..
Kanchenjunga Golden Sunrise
kanchanjungha golden sunrise as vew from tasi vewpoint gangtok sikkim india.. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Khecheopalri Lake
Khecheopalri Lake, originally known as Kha-Chot-Palri (meaning the heaven of Padmasambhava), is a sacred Lake for both Buddhists and Hindus, which is believed to be a wish fulfilling lake. It is located near Khecheopalri village, 147 kilometres west of Gangtok and 34 kilometres to the northwest of Pelling town in the West Sikkim district of the Northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. The local name for the lake is Sho Dzo Sho, which means "Oh Lady, Sit Here".
Located at 27.37 88.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Pelling
Pelling is a town in the district of West Sikkim, India. Pelling is nestled at an altitude of 2,150 m (7,200 feet). The town is located at a distance of 10 km from the district headquarters of Geyzing. A regular bus service connects the two towns. However with the influx of tourists, the region is undergoing a metamorphosis, with the roads being repaired and hotels being set up. The mighty Himalayas and the Kanchenjanga may be viewed at close quarters from Pelling.
Located at 27.30 88.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Gyalshing
Gyalshing or Geyzing is the capital of the district of West Sikkim in the Indian state of Sikkim. The town is connected to the capital Gangtok by a metalled road. Geyzing is also connected to the West Bengal towns of Darjeeling and Kalimpong via Jorethang. A few kilometres north is the town of Pelling. The town has a large Nepali population, and the Nepali language is the predominant language of the region. The town is situated at an altitude of about 6,500 feet (1,900 m).
Located at 27.28 88.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Rangit Dam
Rangit Dam, which forms the headworks of the Rangit Hydroelectric Power Project Stage III, is a run-of-the-river power project on the Ranjit River, a major tributary of the Tista River in the South Sikkim district of the Northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. The project's construction was completed in 1999. The project is fully functional since 2000. The project was built at a cost of Rs 4922.6 million (Rs 492.26 crores) (at 1 USD = Rs 45, this is 109.39 million USD).
Located at 27.27 88.01 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Buddha Park of Ravangla
The Buddha Park of Ravangla, also known as Tathagata Tsal, is situated near Rabong in South Sikkim district, Sikkim, India. It was constructed in 2006-13 and features a 130-foot high statue of Lord Buddha as its centerpiece. The site was chosen within the larger religious complex of the Rabong Gompa (Monastery), itself a centuries-old place of pilgrimage. Also nearby is Ralang Monastery, a key monastery in Tibetan Buddhism.
Located at 27.31 88.36 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
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