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Rhododendron

Jan 27, 2023MrKuchewarEncyclopedia

Rhododendron (/ˌroʊdəˈdɛndrən/; from Ancient Greek ῥόδον rhódon “rose” and δένδρον déndron “tree”) is a very large genus of about 1,024 species of woody plants in the heath family (Ericaceae). They can be either evergreen or deciduous. Most species are native to eastern Asia and the Himalayan region, but smaller numbers occur elsewhere in Asia, and in North America, Europe and Australia. It is the national flower of Nepal, the state flower of Washington and West Virginia in the United States, the state flower of Nagaland in India,

Ratey Chu

Jan 27, 2023MrKuchewarEncyclopedia

Ratey Chu is a river in the Indian state of Sikkim that is the main source of water for the state capital, Gangtok. Ratey Chu emerges from the glacier-fed lake Tamze at an elevation of 3,800 metres (12,500 ft) above sea level. Ratey Chu is tapped for drinking water at an elevation of 2,500 metres (8,200 ft). From this tapping point or water supply head

Ranikhola

Jan 27, 2023MrKuchewarEncyclopedia

The Ranikhola is a river in Sikkim, India, that flows near the state capital Gangtok. It is a tributary of the Teesta River. The Mangar queen committed suicide on this river after the death of her husband at Mangarzong in 1642, so this river is named Ranikhola. Ranikhola originates from Himalayas and flows below Gangtok where it is joined by Ratey River and

Rangpo railway station

Jan 27, 2023MrKuchewarEncyclopedia

Rangpo railway station is an under-construction railway station lying on Sevoke-Rangpo Railway Line in Pakyong District of Sikkim. Its code is RNGPO. It will serve Rangpo city, and three districts of Sikkim, which are Pakyong District, Gangtok District and Mangan District. It is 38 km (24 mi) from the state capital of Gangtok and 21 km (13 mi) from Pakyong Airport. The station will consist of three platforms and four lines after completion. It is expected

Ranipool

Jan 27, 2023MrKuchewarEncyclopedia

Ranipool is a small suburban town located in the bank of river Ranikhola at the junction of National Highway 10 and National Highway 717A in Gangtok District of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is 12 km before from Gangtok main town. It has three roads which lead to Singtam, Pakyong and Gangtok. It falls under the Gangtok Municipal Corporation. It is named after the Bridge which Connects the National highway to Gangtok and holds

Rangpo

Jan 27, 2023MrKuchewarEncyclopedia

Rangpo is a Municipal 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 of Sikkim lying on National Highway 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

Phodong Monastery

Jan 27, 2023MrKuchewarEncyclopedia

Phodong Monastery (or Phodang and Podong; Tibetan: ཕོ་གདོང, Wylie: pho gdong) is a Buddhist monastery in Sikkim, India. It is located 28 kilometres from Gangtok. It was built in the early 18th century but an older monastery had pre-existed the current one. 9th Karmapa was invited by the king of Sikkim, where he founded three monasteries : Rumtek, one of the most important monastery of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, Phodong

Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary

Jan 27, 2023MrKuchewarEncyclopedia

Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary (Pron: pǽngólɑ́kha, Nepali: पाङ्लखा) is a wildlife reserve in the Pakyong District of the state of Sikkim in India. It is about 28 kilometres (17 mi) east of Rorathang and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) by road from Rangpo city. The total notified area of the park is around 124 square kilometres (48 sq mi) while inside the wildlife sanctuary there are a few hamlets: Aritar,

Paljor Stadium

Jan 27, 2023MrKuchewarEncyclopedia

Paljor Stadium (also spelled Palzor Stadium) is a football stadium located in Gangtok, Sikkim, India. The stadium is currently home to Sikkim Premier Division League clubs. It holds 30,000 people. The stadium also hosts matches of the Sikkim Governor’s Gold Cup. Players in training at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok The stadium during yoga programme History Foundation The Paljor Stadium is popularly known as Polo Ground. Chogyal named it around 1943 because Britishers and

Pakyong Airport

Jan 27, 2023MrKuchewarEncyclopedia

Pakyong Airport (IATA: PYG, ICAO: VEPY) is a seasonal domestic airport serving Pakyong, Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, India. Spread over 201 acres (81 ha), the airport is located at Pakyong about 31 km (22 mi) south of Gangtok. At 4,646 ft, Pakyong Airport is one of the five highest airports in India. It is also the first greenfield airport constructed in the Northeast India, the 100th operational airport in India, and the only airport