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2 days ago · West Sikkim is the second largest district in the Indian state of Sikkim with an area of 1,166 sq km. The headquarters of the district is at Gyalshing, also known as Geyzing.The town is connected to the capital Gangtok by a metalled road.
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Gyalshing district is the site of the ancient state capital Yuksom. It served as Sikkim's capital beginning in 1642 for almost 50 years until it was shifted to Rabdentse. The district was under the occupation of the Nepalese for 30 years in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Gyalshing (also Geyzing) is a city, located in Gyalshing district, in the Indian state of Sikkim. It is administrative headquarter of district. The town is connected to the capital Gangtok by a metalled road. Geyzing is also connected to the West Bengal towns of Darjeeling and Kalimpong via Jorethang. A few kilometres north is the town of Pelling.
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Aug 17, 2024 · The headquarters of the West district, Gyalshing, which means the King’s Garden, is believed to have once been the royal gardens attached to the Palace at Rabdentse, Sikkim’s capital till the late 18th century.
Gyalshing or Geyzing, as it is popularly known, is a small town in West Sikkim, and also the district headquarters. “Gyalshing” literally means “the King’s garden,” and Gyalshing was once the royal garden, attached to the royal palace of Rabdentse.
Gyalshing is the capital of the western district of Sikkim, located amidst the Himalayan valley and River Rangeet. It is a scenic town with ancient monasteries, trekking routes and panoramic views of mountains and valleys.
Gyalshing District or Geyzing District is a district of the Indian state of Sikkim. Its headquarter is Geyzing, also known as Gyalshing. The district is a favou...