Daramdin

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Daramdin
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Daramdin
Location in Sikkim, India
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Daramdin
Daramdin (India)
Coordinates: 27°13′01″N88°10′16″E / 27.217°N 88.171°E / 27.217; 88.171 Coordinates: 27°13′01″N88°10′16″E / 27.217°N 88.171°E / 27.217; 88.171
Country Flag of India.svg  India
State Sikkim
District Soreng
Elevation
1,246 m (4,088 ft)
Languages
  Official Sikkimese, Nepali, Limboo, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang and Sunwar
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
737 121
Vehicle registration SK
Nearest city Soreng city
Vidhan Sabha constituencyDaramdin
Climate sub tropical to alpine (Köppen)

Daramdin is a village located, near Soreng city in Soreng district, 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.

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Tourism

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

Kripasalyan government secondary school is situated near Daramdin Bazar.

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References

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