Tumlong

Tumlong

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Tumlong | type = town | latd = 27.42 | longd = 88.58
locator_position = right | state_name = Sikkim
district = North Sikkim
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altitude = 1473
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Tumlong was the former capital of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is located in North Sikkim district.

History

In 1894, Thutob Namgyal, the chogyal (monarch) shifted the capital from Tumlong to the current Gangtok. Tumlong was the third capital of Sikkim. The first was Yuksom, which was followed by Rabdentse which was close to Nepal. After repeated raids, the capital was shifted to Tumlong, further inland, in 1793 by Tshudpud Namgyal.

Geography

Tumlong is located at coord|27.42|N|88.58|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/0/Tumlong.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tumlong] ] . It has an average elevation of 1,473 metres (4,833 feet).

People

Many of the men are monks at the monastery at the top of the village. The villagers speak Buhti, Nepali and Hindi. Population is less than 100 (approx.).

Education

Tumlong has an elementary school and is a short walk from a high school.

Healthcare

In Tumlong, a government hospital is under construction.

References


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