Gerethang

Gerethang is a locality in , . Gerethang is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the village .

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.

Gerethang

Latitude
27.34497° or 27° 20′ 42″ north
Longitude
88.2573° or 88° 15′ 26″ east
Open location code
7MVC87V4+XW
Open­Street­Map ID
node 342104445
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
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Localities in the Area

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Highlights include Hongri monastery and Nessa hamlet.

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