Chiyo Bhanjyang

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Chiyo Bhanjyang
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Highest point
Elevation3,139 m (10,299 ft)
Coordinates27°16′6″N 88°1′50″E / 27.26833°N 88.03056°E / 27.26833; 88.03056Coordinates: 27°16′6″N 88°1′50″E / 27.26833°N 88.03056°E / 27.26833; 88.03056
Geography
LocationPathibhara Yangwarak, Panchthar District, Province No. 1, Nepal - West Sikkim district, Sikkim, India

Chiyo Bhanjyang (Nepali: चियो भञ्ज्याङ) (also known as Chiwa Bhanjyang or Chiya Bhanjyang) is an international mountain pass located at Nepal-Sikkim (India) border. It is located at elevation of 3,139 metres (10,299 ft) above the sea level. The Mid-Hills Highway (Pushpalal Highway) starts from here and runs across the mid-hills in Nepal. Across the border, in Sikkim "Uttarey-Chiwa Bhanjyang road" starts and connects Gangtok at 170 km of distance.[1][2][3]

References[edit]

  1. "Sikkim - Singalila Chiwa Bhanjyang Trek". Adarsh tours, treks and expedition. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  2. "Sikkim builds road to Nepal for trade and tourism". The Telegraph. 4 August 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  3. "Nepal-India Joint Commission's Third Meeting starts today". Nepali Headlines. Retrieved 2 February 2021.

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