Statue of Thangtong Gyalpo

Statue of Thangtong Gyalpo is a place of worship in , , . Statue of Thangtong Gyalpo is situated nearby to the Buddhist temple , as well as near the place of worship .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Khecheopalri Lake.

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, originally known as Kha-Chot-Palri, is a lake located near Khecheopalri village, 147 kilometres west of in the West Sikkim district of the of . is situated 3½ km southwest of Statue of Thangtong Gyalpo.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Yuksom and Pelling.

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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.

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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.

Statue of Thangtong Gyalpo

Latitude
27.3694° or 27° 22′ 10″ north
Longitude
88.21727° or 88° 13′ 2″ east
Open location code
7MVC9698+QW
Open­Street­Map ID
node 10839422105
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
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In Other Languages

“Statue of Thangtong Gyalpo” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “汤东杰布雕像”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Coronation Throne Norbugang and Yangthang Rimpoche Tsamkang.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Red Panda’s Homestay and Trail forks. Left and up on stone for the monastery.

West Sikkim: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Khangchendzonga National Park, Geyzing, Yuksom, and Pelling.

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