East Sikkim district, Administrative district in Sikkim, India
East Sikkim district spans 560 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, featuring high-altitude passes, lakes, and the Teesta River flowing through its valleys.
The district remained under the Kingdom of Sikkim's control until 1975, when it integrated into India as part of Sikkim's transformation into the country's 22nd state.
The district population includes Lepcha, Bhutia, and Nepali communities, with Nepali language speakers comprising 65 percent of the total inhabitants.
Visitors require special permits to access certain areas near international borders, with optimal travel conditions occurring between March and May.
The Nathula Pass in East Sikkim serves as a strategic mountain passage connecting India to Tibet at an elevation of 4,310 meters.
Capital city: Gangtok
Elevation above the sea: 610 m
Shares border with: Kalimpong district
Website: http://esikkim.gov.in
GPS coordinates: 27.31667,88.60000
Latest update: April 22, 2025 05:39
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