Gyalshing or Geyzing is the capital of the district of West Sikkim

West Sikkim

West Sikkim is a district of theIndian state of Sikkim. Its capital is Geyzing, also known as Gyalshing. The district is a favourite with trekkers due to the high elevations. Other important towns include Pelling and Jorethang.-History:...

 in the India

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States and territories of India

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 of Sikkim

Sikkim

Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state nestled in the Himalayan mountains...

. The town is connected to the capital Gangtok

Gangtok

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 by a metalled road. Geyzing is also connected to the West Bengal

West Bengal

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 towns of Darjeeling and Kalimpong via Jorethang

Jorethang

Jorethang is a major town in South Sikkim district in the Indian state of Sikkim. The town is situated at an altitude of about 300 m above sea level and has a temperate climate. Jorethang lies on the Rangeet River, a tributary of the River Teesta. Jorethang lies on the way to Pelling from...

. A few kilometres north is the town of Pelling

Pelling

Pelling has a helipad ground though there is no regular air service. Helicopters can connect Pelling with Gangtok on request....

. The town has a large Nepal

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i population, and the Nepali language

Nepali language

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 is the predominant language of the region. The town is situated at an altitude of about 6,500 feet (1,900 m). The town enjoys a temperate climate for most of the year and snow sometimes falls in the vicinity.

Near Geyzing is the ancient town of Yuksom

Yuksom

Yuksom is a historical town in Geyzing subdivision of West Sikkim district in the Northeast Indian state of Sikkim. It was the first capital of Sikkim established in 1642 AD by Phuntsog Namgyal who was the first Chogyal of Sikkim. The coronation site of the first monarch of Sikkim is known as the...

, the ancient capital of Sikkim built in 1642. Other attractions include Pemyangtse Monastery built in 1640, reputed to be Sikkim's oldest and Khecheopalri Lake which as legend has it not a leaf is allowed to float on the surface. The town is the base for trekking in the Himalayas and professional expeditions to Mount Kanchenjunga.

Geyzing has a couple of English medium schools including a convent school and a major hospital. It also has the district's only three star hotel The TashiGang hotel owned by the Bollywood

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 actor Danny Denzongpa

Danny Denzongpa

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Geography

Gyalshing is located at 27.28°N 88.27°E. It has an average elevation of 823 metres (2700 feet).

Demographics

India census

Census

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, Gyalshing had a population of 828. Males constitute 59% of the population and females 41%. Gyalshing has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 68%. In Gyalshing, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.