Chiyo Bhanjyang
Chiyo Bhanjyang | |
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![]() ![]() Chiyo Bhanjyang Location in province | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,139 m (10,299 ft) |
Coordinates | 27°16′6″N 88°1′50″E / 27.26833°N 88.03056°ECoordinates: 27°16′6″N 88°1′50″E / 27.26833°N 88.03056°E |
Geography | |
Location | Pathibhara 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[]
- ^ "Sikkim - Singalila Chiwa Bhanjyang Trek". Adarsh tours, treks and expedition. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ "Sikkim builds road to Nepal for trade and tourism". The Telegraph. 4 August 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ "Nepal-India Joint Commission's Third Meeting starts today". Nepali Headlines. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
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Categories:
- Mountain passes of Nepal
- Mountain passes of India
- India–Nepal border crossings
- Geography of Nepal
- Mountain passes of Sikkim
- Mountain passes of the Himalayas
- Province No. 1 geography stubs
- Sikkim geography stubs