Tumlong
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| Coordinates | 27°25′N 88°35′E / 27.42°N 88.58°ECoordinates: 27°25′N 88°35′E / 27.42°N 88.58°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Sikkim |
| District(s) | North Sikkim |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 1,473 metres (4,833 ft) |
Tumlong was the former capital of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is located in North Sikkim district.
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[edit] 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.
[edit] Geography
Tumlong is located at 27°25′N 88°35′E / 27.42°N 88.58°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 1,473 metres (4,833 feet).
[edit] 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.).
[edit] Education
Tumlong has an elementary school and is a short walk from a high school.
[edit] Healthcare
In Tumlong, a government hospital is under construction.
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