Hīgaon
Hīgaon is a locality in Dentam, West Sikkim, Sikkim and has an elevation of 1,727 metres. Hīgaon is situated nearby to the locality Bhālukhop, as well as near Pechrek.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pelling and Geyzing.
Pelling
Photo: Sujay25, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Pelling is a small town in West Sikkim. Pelling 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.
Geyzing
Geyzing, or Gyalshing, is the capital of West Sikkim. 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.Hīgaon
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Higaon”
- Location: Dentam, West Sikkim, Sikkim, Eastern India, India, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
27.24305° or 27° 14′ 35″ northLongitude
88.18318° or 88° 10′ 59″ eastElevation
1,727 metres (5,666 feet)Open location code
7MVC65VM+67GeoNames ID
10366784
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
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