Daramdin

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Daramdin
Village
Daramdin is located in Sikkim
Daramdin
Daramdin
Location in Sikkim, India
Daramdin is located in India
Daramdin
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
StateSikkim
DistrictWest Sikkim
Elevation
1,246 m (4,088 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialNepali, Limboo, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang and Sunwar
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
737 121
Vehicle registrationSK
Nearest citySoreng
Vidhan Sabha constituencyDaramdin
Climatesub tropical to alpine (Köppen)

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

Tourism[edit]

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. The construction was stopped but now it has been resumed and it is about to get completed.

Education[edit]

Kripasalyan government secondary school is situated near Daramdin Bazar.

References[edit]

  1. Chumlung, Yakthung (2014). "chapter 3, Mawrong Hang" (Kindle). Kirat History and Culture: All about south asian Monoglians. ASIN B00JH8W6HQ. {{cite book}}: |chapter-format= requires |chapter-url= (help)