Mangan district

Mangan is a mountainous district in North Sikkim with densely forested terrain that transitions from tropical vegetation to alpine zones at higher elevations. The main town serves as the administrative center, surrounded by smaller villages and settlements across the region.

The area was structured as an administrative district to manage North Sikkim's regions and organize diverse communities under unified governance. This establishment improved administration for the remote mountainous area.

Local communities speak Lepcha and Bhutia languages alongside Nepali, and Buddhism shapes daily life throughout the district. You notice religious practices and traditional customs woven into village life and local gatherings.

Visitors need special permits to enter this district due to its proximity to international borders, with access controlled through several checkpoints. Arrange these requirements before traveling to ensure smooth entry.

The district is world-renowned for growing large cardamom, a valuable spice plant whose cultivation thrives in this specific mountain climate. Visitors can see fields of this distinctive plant that shapes the local economy.

Location: Sikkim

Capital city: Mangan

Elevation above the sea: 610 m

Shares border with: Namchi district

Website: http://nsikkim.gov.in

GPS coordinates: 27.51667,88.53333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:44