Daramdin

Daramdin
Village
Daramdin
Location in Sikkim, India
Daramdin
Daramdin (India)
Coordinates: 27°13′01″N 88°10′16″E / 27.217°N 88.171°E / 27.217; 88.171Coordinates: 27°13′01″N 88°10′16″E / 27.217°N 88.171°E / 27.217; 88.171
Country  India
State Sikkim
District West Sikkim
Elevation 1,246 m (4,088 ft)
Languages
 • Official Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang and Sunwar
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 737 121
Vehicle registration SK
Nearest city Soreng
Vidhan Sabha constituency Daramdin
Climate sub tropical to alpine (Köppen)

Daramdin is a village-town located in the western part of Sikkim, India.[1] Daramdin is located near Soreng, Dentam, Kaluk and Gyalshing. Daramdin was ruled by a feudal king Na Hang in the 1st century.[2] This place mostly comprises Subba/Limboos and Lepchas. other communities like Pradhans, Chettris and Bhujels are also there in samall numbers.

Tourism

The main tourist attraction of Daramdin is Sri Sathya Sai Sarva Dharma Kendra Daramdin which is located in its centre. A foundation of a traditional spot, Swarga Janae Seeri (Stairway to heaven) was also laid in 1997 but the construction stopped.

Education

Kripasalyan government secondary school is situated near Daramdin Bazar. EILM University is 14 km from Daramdin.

References

  1. ↑ "One Five Nine - Daramdin".
  2. ↑ Chumlung, Yakthung (2014). "chapter 3, Mawrong Hang". Kirat History and Culture: All about south asian Monoglians (Kindle)|format= requires |url= (help). ASIN B00JH8W6HQ.


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