Chiyo Bhanjyang Explained

Chiyo Bhanjyang
Elevation M:3139
Location:Pathibhara Yangwarak, Panchthar District, Province No. 1, Nepal
West Sikkim district, Sikkim, India
Map:Nepal Province1#Nepal#South Asia
Label Position:left
Coordinates:27.2683°N 88.0306°W

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 3139m (10,299feet) 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

  1. Web site: Sikkim - Singalila Chiwa Bhanjyang Trek. Adarsh tours, treks and expedition. 2 February 2021.
  2. Web site: Sikkim builds road to Nepal for trade and tourism . 4 August 2018 . The Telegraph. 2 February 2021.
  3. Web site: Nepal-India Joint Commission’s Third Meeting starts today. Nepali Headlines . 2 February 2021.

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