Tashi Tenka

Tashi Tenka is a scenic viewpoint in , , . Tashi Tenka is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Khecheopalri Lake.

Photo: Anjan Kumar Kundu, CC BY 4.0.
, 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 west of Tashi Tenka.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Yuksom and Pelling.

Photo: Sujay25, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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.

Tashi Tenka

Latitude
27.36108° or 27° 21′ 40″ north
Longitude
88.21958° or 88° 13′ 11″ east
Open location code
7MVC9669+CR
Open­Street­Map ID
node 6153595190
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
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Satellite Map

Discover Tashi Tenka from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Gurung gompa (on the way to Tashi tenka) and View of Kanchenjunga from the ridge (best view in Yuksom).

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Shortcut to the lake and waterfall and Yuksom school.

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