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Singtam

Sikkim, India · Asia

About Singtam

Singtam is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Rangpo, 37km from Nathu La.

Singtam is a town located in Sikkim, India. With a population of 6,133, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Singtam sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Singtam to your route.

About Singtam

Singtam is a town which lies mostly in Gangtok District and partly in Pakyong District in the Indian state of Sikkim about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the state capital Gangtok. The town lies on the banking of the rivers Teesta and Ranikhola, which join together just below the town. NH10 and NH510 meet in Singtam. The

Read more Indreni Bridge and Sherwani Bridge over the river Teesta are in the town. Singtam District Hospital, the district hospital of Pakyong District, lies at Golitar, Singtam.

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Singtam offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Singtam located?

Singtam is located in Sikkim, India, Asia. The coordinates are 27.2347 latitude, 88.5017 longitude.

What is the population of Singtam?

Singtam has a population of approximately 6,133 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
6,133
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Sikkim
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
27.2347, 88.5017

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Singtam

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Thambi View Point

A 3,415 m balcony above the Old Silk Route where the road from Zuluk unwinds below in a stack of hairpin bends; on clear mornings Kanchenjunga rises straight ahead at sunrise.

28 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Darjeeling

The Queen of the Hills offering panoramic views of Kanchenjunga, the world's finest tea gardens, and a UNESCO heritage toy train ride.

32 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Nathang Valley

A treeless high plateau at roughly 4,100 m on the Old Silk Route, grazed by yaks and dotted with a handful of houses and a British war memorial from the 1888 Anglo-Tibetan clash.

32 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

Glenary's

A British-era bakery and restaurant on Nehru Road founded around 1885, with a glass-fronted tea room looking over the Darjeeling hills and a cellar bar below. Still the town's default meeting place.

32 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Nathu La

A 4,310 m pass on the India-China border, one of the few open trading posts on the frontier, where you can stand metres from Chinese sentries at the barbed-wire line.

37 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Singtam

  • 32 kmDarjeelingThe Queen of the Hills offering panoramic views of Kanchenjunga, the world's finest tea gardens, and a UNESCO heritage toy train ride.
  • 32 kmNathang ValleyA treeless high plateau at roughly 4,100 m on the Old Silk Route, grazed by yaks and dotted with a handful of houses and a British war memorial from the 1888 Anglo-Tibetan clash.
  • 37 kmNathu LaA 4,310 m pass on the India-China border, one of the few open trading posts on the frontier, where you can stand metres from Chinese sentries at the barbed-wire line.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Singtam.

Rangpo

🇮🇳 India

7 km awayPop. 10,450

Gangtok

🇮🇳 India

15 km awayPop. 100,286

Rhenok

🇮🇳 India

16 km awayPop. 5,883

Namchi

🇮🇳 India

16 km awayPop. 12,190

Kalimpong, Крукети

🇮🇳 India

20 km away

Jorethang

🇮🇳 India

23 km awayPop. 9,009

Nayabazar

🇮🇳 India

24 km awayPop. 1,235

Gyalshing

🇮🇳 India

25 km awayPop. 4,013

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