Nāmgaon

Nāmgaon is a locality in , , and has an elevation of 1,281 metres. Nāmgaon is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the village .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Geyzing and Pelling.

, 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 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.

Nāmgaon

Latitude
27.23886° or 27° 14′ 20″ north
Longitude
88.28042° or 88° 16′ 50″ east
Elevation
1,281 metres (4,203 feet)
Open location code
7MVC67QJ+G5
Geo­Names ID
10408458
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