Phodong | |
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town | |
![]() Phodong Monastery | |
Coordinates: 27°24′30″N 88°34′14″E / 27.40833°N 88.57056°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Sikkim |
District | North Sikkim |
Languages | |
• Official | Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang and Sunwar |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | SK |
Phodong is a town 38 kilometers north of Gangtok, the capital of the Indian state of Sikkim in North Sikkim district. Phodong is famous for the "Phodong Monastery"[1] and the "Labrang Monastery" which is situated at a slightly higher altitude than the Phodong Monastery. The main occupation is farming on terraced slopes, though in recent years, tourism has contributed to the economy.
Banking facilities in Phodong
[edit]State Bank of India is currently operating in one branch in Phodong town, North Sikkim District of Sikkim
- State Bank Of India, Phodong[2]
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