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Tumlong
Tumlong is a village in the Indian state of Sikkim in northeastern India. It is located in the Mangan sub division of North Sikkim district. it is on the bank of the Dik Chu river, a tributary of the Teesta River.
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Why Tumlong?
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- Labrang Monastery
- Phensang Monastery
- Hee Gyathang Monastery
Tumlong at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Labrang Monastery: Labrang Monastery (Sikkim), (lit. 'lama's dwelling', a.k.a.
- Phensang Monastery: Phensang Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingmapa Order in Sikkim, India, 9 kilometres north of Gangtok. It was established in 1721 during the time of Jigme Pawo.
- Hee Gyathang Monastery: Hee Gyathang Monastery is a Buddhist monastery situated in Upper Dzongu, North Sikkim in northeastern India. It was built by hermit Abi Putso Rangdrol in 1914.
Sightseeing Places
- Labrang Monastery: Labrang Monastery (Sikkim), (lit. 'lama's dwelling', a.k.a.
- Phensang Monastery: Phensang Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingmapa Order in Sikkim, India, 9 kilometres north of Gangtok. It was established in 1721 during the time of Jigme Pawo.
- Hee Gyathang Monastery: Hee Gyathang Monastery is a Buddhist monastery situated in Upper Dzongu, North Sikkim in northeastern India. It was built by hermit Abi Putso Rangdrol in 1914.
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Labrang Monastery
Labrang Monastery (Sikkim), (lit. 'lama's dwelling', a.k.a.
Phensang Monastery
Phensang Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingmapa Order in Sikkim, India, 9 kilometres north of Gangtok. It was established in 1721 during the time of Jigme Pawo.
Hee Gyathang Monastery
Hee Gyathang Monastery is a Buddhist monastery situated in Upper Dzongu, North Sikkim in northeastern India. It was built by hermit Abi Putso Rangdrol in 1914.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 86 km from Tumlong.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Rangpo railway station, about 28 km from central Tumlong.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Tumlong (Apr, May, Jun) averages 12–21°C with about 438 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Tumlong (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 16–23°C with about 524 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Tumlong (Oct, Nov) averages 8–19°C with about 144 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Tumlong (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 2–15°C with about 75 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C.
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History
- Summary: Tumlong is a village in the Indian state of Sikkim in northeastern India. It is located in the Mangan sub division of North Sikkim district. it is on the bank of the Dik Chu river, a tributary of the Teesta River.
- Overview: Tumlong is a village in the Indian state of Sikkim in northeastern India. It is located in the Mangan sub division of North Sikkim district. it is on the bank of the Dik Chu river, a tributary of the Teesta River. Tumlong was the capital of the Kingdom of Sikkim between 1793 and 1861.
- Ancient History: Tumlong was the third capital after Yuksom and Rabdentse close to Nepal.
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Significance
Tumlong was the third capital after Yuksom and Rabdentse close to Nepal. After repeated raids, the capital was shifted to Tumlong, further inland, in 1793 by Tshudpud Namgyal.
Spiritual Significance
Tumlong was the third capital after Yuksom and Rabdentse close to Nepal. After repeated raids, the capital was shifted to Tumlong, further inland, in 1793 by Tshudpud Namgyal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tumlong is most comfortable in January, November and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is June (average high 23°C) and the wettest months are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 86 km away. The nearest railway station is Rangpo railway station, about 28 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Labrang Monastery, Phensang Monastery and Hee Gyathang Monastery.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 14°C to 23°C over the year, with about 3738 mm of rain in total.
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