Daramdin
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 Subba/Limboos and Lepchas. other communities like Pradhans, Chettris and Bhujels are also there in small numbers.
Daramdin | |
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Village | |
  Daramdin Location in Sikkim, India  Daramdin Daramdin (India) | |
| Coordinates: 27.217°N 88.171°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Sikkim |
| District | West Sikkim |
| Elevation | 1,246 m (4,088 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | 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 |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Daramdin |
| Climate | sub tropical to alpine (Köppen) |
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.
References
- Chumlung, Yakthung (2014). "chapter 3, Mawrong Hang" (Kindle)
|chapter-format=requires|chapter-url=(help). Kirat History and Culture: All about south asian Monoglians. ASIN B00JH8W6HQ.
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