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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 129. Not illustrated. Chapters: Namchi, Rhenock, North Sikkim, West Sikkim, Gyalshing, Rangpo, Yuksom, Mangan, Sherathang, Jorethang, Melli, Lachen, Sikkim, Pelling, Chungthang, Siniolchu, Tumlong, Rabdentse, Phodong, Tinkitam, Singtam, South Sikkim, Yumthang Valley, Manjhitar, Nayabazar, Upper Tadong, Yangang, Zemu Glacier, Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, Lake Menmecho, Singhik, Kabi Longstock, Hee Burmiok, Rangeet River, Damthang, Sikkim, Chidam, Ranguthang, Parbing, Sumbuk, Tarku, India, Namthang, Mount Pandim, Rangpo River, Ratey Chu, Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary, Soreng, Chopta Valley, Rangpo Chu, Mohan Pass, Rathong Glacier, Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, Okhrey, Roro Chu, Ranikhola, Lachen River. Excerpt: Namchi - Namchi is located at . It has an average elevation of 1315 metres (4314 feet). Namchi is situated at an altitude of 1,675 m (5500 feet) above sea level. It is situated at a distance of 78 km from the state capital Gangtok and 100 km from the town of Siliguri, the nearest railhead and airport. Namchi lies off the road between Melli and Jorethang. Namchi is well connected to other towns in Sikkim and West Bengal. Jeeps and buses regularly ply between Namchi to Gangtok, Pelling, Jorethang, Kalimpong and Siliguri. Namchi commands panoramic view of the snow capped mountains and vast stretches of valley. It is also headquarters of South district. The area is fast growing into a tourist destination with its enomous potential for all round tourist activities. As of 2001 India census, Namchi had a population of 978. Males constitute 59% of the population and females 41%. Namchi has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 73%. In Namchi, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age. Most of the people of Namchi are Hindus and Buddhists. Languages ...
