Sikkim
West Sikkim
Gyalshing

Yangthang

Yangthang is a locality in , , and has an elevation of 1,110 metres. Yangthang is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the locality .
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Nearby places include Pelling and Geyzing.

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is a small town in . is famous for its magnificent views of the snow-capped mountains of Kanchenjunga. Situated at an altitude of 1,900 m, the location offers good views of the surrounding mountain ranges including the Koktang, Frey, Rathong, Kabru North and Kabru South, Kabru Dom, Talung Kanchenjunga, Pandim, Jopuno, Tinchikhang, Narsing and others.

, or Gyalshing, is the capital of . Attractions include Pemyangtse Monastery built in 1640, reputed to be Sikkim's oldest, and Khecheopalri Lake which as legend has it not a leaf is allowed to float on the surface.

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is a small village in it serves as the starting point of the Dzongri - Goechala Trek. The 8 - 9 day trek is the most popular in Sikkim and leads to the base of the third highest mountain in the world, Kangchenjunga.

Yangthang

Latitude
27.28364° or 27° 17′ 1″ north
Longitude
88.23878° or 88° 14′ 20″ east
Elevation
1,110 metres (3,642 feet)
Open location code
7MVC76MQ+FG
Geo­Names ID
9781393
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