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  Jorethgang and Legship,Jorethgang in Sikkim,Tea Gardens of Sikkim,Sikkim Travel,Sikkim Tourism,Jorethgang ...
The most important town in Western Sikkim, Jorethang, lies in the very south of the state, just across the river Rangit (also spelt as Ranjeet) from Singla Bazaar in West Bengal and a mere 30-km north of Darjeeling, all but visible across the tea plantations.
Road: Jorethang is well connected by bus with the rest of Sikkim, and there are direct buses to Siliguri, but no buses cross the border due south into West Bengal, although jeeps make the extraordinarily steep 25-km journey to Darjeeling.
Buses for Gangtok leave early in the morning am and in the afternoon for Uttarey via Pelling, and for Ghezing in the morning and at noon, connecting with the 2.00 pm departure for Tashiding and Yoksum.
www.indiantravelportal.com /sikkim/jorethgang-legship   (361 words)

  
 Jorethang,Sikkim Jorethang Travel,Sikkim Travel India,Travel to Sikkim India
Jorethang in Sikkim is a major business centre in the South Sikkim District, on the West Bengal border, 30 km from Darjeeling.
The Maghe Mela in Jorethang in South Sikkim is an annual event.
There are many shared jeeps to Pelling and to Gangtok via Jorethang or Rablonga.
www.north-east-india.com /sikkim/jorethang.html   (451 words)

  
 Sikkim focuses on festivals to promote the state - Express TravelWorld
One such festival is the 'Maghey Sankranti Festival' held at Jorethang, a major business centre in the southern district of the state and celebrated in mid-January.
It is commonly believed that the present day `Jorethang Maghey Sankranti Festival' is an offshoot of the agricultural fair held in the 50s.
Jorethang Maghey Mela Committee, a committee headed by Rai, has been set up for the purpose with concerned ministers and officials from departments of Cultural Affairs and Heritage, Sports and Youth Affairs and Tourism.
www.expresstravelworld.com /200611/market10.shtml   (536 words)

  
 GardeningDaily - Jorethang   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Jorethang is a major town in south Sikkim, India.
Jorethang lies on the way to Pelling from Darjeeling, Siliguri and Kalimpong.
Jorethang lies of the Rangeet River, a tributary of the River Teesta.
www.gardeningdaily.com /flowers-and-plants/Jorethang   (96 words)

  
 International Rivers Network: Rivers, Dams and Climate Change
Jorethang Loop Hydroelectric Project (JLHEP) is a renewable /non renewable energy project by DANS Energy Private Ltd on the Rangit River in the state of Sikkim, India.
The Jorethang Loop Hydroelectric Project (JLHEP) is a renewable /non renewable energy project under CDM activities by DANS Energy Private Ltd on the Rangit River in the state of Sikkim, India.
Jorethang Loop Hydroelectric Project is a proposed CDM renewable /non renewable energy project under CDM.
www.irn.org /programs/greenhouse/index.php?id=060930das.html   (505 words)

  
 Train air conditioner   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Jorethang tashiding pm pm pm return journey to the back of them are.
Jorethang sombaria pm pm pm pm pm pm pm.
Jorethang rataypani pm pm pm pm pm pm pm pm pm pm pm.
air-train.gotnotary.net /train-air-conditioner.html   (1151 words)

  
 Himalayan Travel Trade Journal:Sikkim Happenings
He also stated that the state government was keen to promote village tourism, horticulture, floriculture and medicinal plants, strengthen agro-based industries and focus on setting up institutions of higher learning like hill and mountain studies, eco-tourism and biotechnology.
Maghe Sankranti, or the first day of the tenth month of the Bikram Sambat calendar, is the day which marks the division between the winter and spring solstices and indicates the approach of warmer days.
The mela in its present form is said to have evolved from the agricultural fair that was held in Jorethang for the first time in 1955.
www.httj.com.np /feb_2005/sikkim_happening.htm   (1717 words)

  
 The Statesman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
According to reports here, the first outbreak of this disease, which the medical fraternity has termed as the Jorethang Fever, was reported on 15 August, this year.
The disease epicentre, which the authorities believe is the Majhigaon locality of Jorethang, is reporting 200 new infected cases with similar symptoms, daily.
The state government has issued detailed instructions to the district administration to increase medical facilities in the area.
www.thestatesman.net /page.arcview.php?clid=10&id=82584&usrsess=1   (326 words)

  
 DNV - Project Details
The Jorethang Loop Hydroelectric project (JLHEP) is proposed for development by DANS Energy Private Ltd on the Rangit River in the state of Sikkim, India.
The Rangit River is a tributary of the Teesta River, which is the main river traversing the state of Sikkim.
Jorethang Loop HEP: Application for validation of under CDM
www.dnv.com /certification/climatechange/Projects/ProjectDetails.asp?ProjectId=749&print=1   (145 words)

  
 Miss Tendong Fascinates Jorethang Maghey Mela - Sikkim forum
The main attraction of this year’s Maghey Mela celebration at Jorethang was ‘Miss Tendong Beauty Contest’ organised by the Celebration Committee.
In this contest, organised on the evening of the inaugural day of the Jorethang Maghey Mela on 14 January, a total of 13 participants took part.
One of the winners Pratima Pradhan, 2nd Runner-up of ‘Miss Tendong’, while addressing the audience after her victory thanked area MLA, Jorethang cum Minister, Rural Management and Development Department for organising such a praiseful event, which according to her will prove as a big platform for the talented youth girls.
www.sikkimonline.info /showthread.php?p=3530#post3530   (340 words)

  
 Sikkim Adventure Sports,Adventure Sports in Sikkim,River Rafting in Sikkim,River Rafting Tours,Adventure River Rafting ...
Kayaking is undertaken on the Teesta and is arranged for special groups.
Facilities are also available for Mountain Biking and Rock Climbing with instructors from the Sonam Gyatso Mountaineering Institute in Gangtok.
The department is shortly introducing hang gliding in North Sikkim and Jorethang in West Sikkim.
www.indiantravelportal.com /sikkim/adventure-sports/adventure-sports.html   (706 words)

  
 Pistol seized from Sikkim student [Archive] - Sikkim forum
After seizing the arms, CCCT called the student’s on Saturday who promptly handed him to Jorethang police along with the pistol and cartridges.
The student has given a statement to the principal of CCCT, which states that he had found the pistol during a fishing trip to the nearby Jorethang River on December 3 and had brought along the weapon to his hostel.
Jorethang River forms the boundary between South Sikkim and the Bijanbari sub-division of Darjeeling district.
www.sikkimonline.info /archive/index.php/t-1151.html   (471 words)

  
 Sikkim Tour, Tour operator for Sikkim, Darjeeling Tours, Kalimpong Tour, Sikkim-Darjeeling tour, Sikkim trekking & ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
In north and west Sikkim, mountain biking is very popular these days.
Jorethang, in west Sikkim, and certain parts of north Sikkim are popular locales for gliding.
As per regulations foreigners should be in a group of 4 persons or more for trekking in Sikkim.
www.intertours-nepal.com /sikkim/sikkim.html   (360 words)

  
 Sikkim Gangtok Rumtek
From Jorethang there are buses to Yuksom (3 hr, in the morning), Legship (1 hr) and Gezing (2½ hr).
There are SNT buses to Pelling (30 minutes, 8 am, 1 pm, 2.30 pm), Gangtok at 8 am and 1 pm (4½hr), Yuksom at 8 am and 1 pm (4 hr), Jorethang, Tashiding, Darjeeling and Siliguri.
There are many shared jeeps to Pelling and to Gangtok (4½ hr) via Jorethang or Rablonga.
www.vegetarian-restaurants.net /India-Guide/IndianStates/Sikkim/Sikkim.htm   (3598 words)

  
 Yala Adventure: Mountain Biking in Sikkim, Sikkim Mountain biking, Mountain biking tour in Sikkim.
Descend to Dentam and a gradual climb ending with a down hill or rather straight ride to Rinchenpong.Overnight at Rinchenpong Village Resort.
A downhill ride amongst the ancient villages and countryside of the western Sikkim and downhill ride to reach Jorethang.
A 5 hr drive to Bhadrapur Airport to catch the return flight to Kathmandu for your next destination.
www.yalaadventure.com /adventure/sikkim_mountain_biking.html   (357 words)

  
 Mountain Adventures India
We'll also assemble our bikes and take them for a test ride to make sure we're all ready to hit the road in the morning.
Darjeeling to Jorethang (30km) A beautiful day's ride sees us enter Sikkim for the first time; after crossing the border at Malli the scenery becomes picture perfect; terraced landscapes dotted with friendly villages welcome us in to this enchanted world.
Jorethang to Sombaria (35km) A more taxing ride today; the road becomes dirt in patches, and is uphill for most of the way, but the scenery's fantastic!
www.mountainindia.com /advntr_cycng_05.htm   (653 words)

  
 Ramdung "GO" Treks & Expedition: Tibet Trekking, Nepal Trekking, Tibet Expedition, Nepal Expedition, Tibet Tour, Bhutan ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
You can experience the sleepy Himalayan village with all its beauties, nurtured in the lap of the wonderful Himalayan Kingdom.
After breakfast you will be transferred to Phodong Monastery, one of the six major monasteries of Sikkim, en-route you can see Kabi Lungchok, where historic treaty after bloody war between Lepcha and Bhutia tribe took place.
After breakfast drive to Jorethang, check into hotel rest day free to acclimatize, with the new atmosphere, and prepare yourself for the trekking.
www.nepalexpeditions.biz /sikkim_trek_rt.php   (878 words)

  
 sikkim info -
Public health Engineering Department is responsible for providing safe Water Supply and adequate Sanitary and Sewerage Services to the Urban and Semi Urban population of the State.
Public utility System, like, Sewerage and Drainage Systems for up-coming towns have to be Planned in time to avoid difficulties due to large nos.
The Department is, therefore, contemplating to construct similar type of Systems in Namchi, Jorethang and Singtam as well.
www.sikkiminfo.net /govt/public_health.htm   (3070 words)

  
 Top-down approach for generating spatial database at cadastral level-A Sikkim Himalayan experience
There are 12 major towns namely Gangtok, Namchi, Jorethang Soreng, Ravangla, Singtam, Pakyong, Mangan and Chungthang.
In the urban areas, Jorethang has highest literacy rate of 83.50% followed by Gangtok (80.18%).Industrially, Sikkim is a backward state.
However, the government has adopted the philosophy of industrial development and as a result some cheese plant, dairy farms, bottling plants have come to existence.
www.gisdevelopment.net /application/lis/rural/lisr0009pf.htm   (1780 words)

  
 Darjeeling insensitive to Mall
Darjeeling, Sept. 27: The splendid panoramic view from the Mall has been blocked because of an inert civic body, uncaring residents and the rising concrete jungle in Darjeeling.
Once, where one could have a breathtaking view of Jorethang town and the Kanchenjunga, now stands a hotel, an administrative officer`s building and a few guest-houses ruining the show.
Civic officials can do little about the illegal structures in the town because of other powerful forces.
www.east-himalaya.com /news/2005/september/28090501n.htm   (161 words)

  
 West Bengal, Sikkim and Nepal Motorbiking tours, bhutan tours, bhutan country tours, adventure tours in bhutan, tours ...
This is the day we have more relax and explore the area including the sacred Lake “Khacheopaldri” then visit another beautiful place called Yuksom and drive back to Pelling and overnight stay at Hotel Newa Regency.
proceed to gangtok via reshi, jorethang and melli.
Having our breakfast as usual we will be driving back to Gangtok via Reshi, Jorethang and Melli.
www.himalayanoffroad.com /nepal_sikkim_motor_biking.htm   (1302 words)

  
 India Tour,india trekking,India,Adventure Trekking in Nepal, Treks Nepal, Nepal Expedition, Tibet Expedition, ...
Toy Train ride and Tea Garden tour to witness the manufacturing process in the factory.
Drive to Pemayangtse through Melli check post, Jorethang (gateway to south and west Sikkim) and Legship.
Drive to Pemayangtse (2130 m.) via; Melli Check-post, Jorethang (256 m.) gateway to south and west Sikkim and Legship.
www.everestzonetrek.com /sikkim.htm   (1863 words)

  
 Pelling
Numerous waterfalls, old monasteries, soft trek routes, villages, smiling local people and soothing atmosphere combine together to make it a popular tourist destination in West Sikkim.
Pelling can be reached from Gangtok via Ravangla (130kms) and from Siliguri (140kms) via Jorethang.
Nearest Railhead: NJP Station 6kms from Siliguri, which connects all important state capitals of India by regular direct trains.
www.himalayan-adventure.com /sikkim/pelling.htm   (221 words)

  
 East India Tours,East India Tour,Eastern India Tours,East India Travel,Travel Packages of East India,East India Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Road: Shared jeeps leave from Gehzing for Gangtok, Siliguri and Pelling and other local destinations from the main square.
A bus to Siliguri leaves early morning daily, and other buses to Jorethang leave at 9.30 am, 1.00pm and 3.30 pm - change there for Darjeeling and Siliguri.
There is a daily bus for Gangtok at 7.00 am and a daily service to Khecheopalri Lake at 2.30 pm, passing through Pelling.
www.spantours.com /eastindia/yuksom.html   (534 words)

  
 North East Gleams with the Latest State-of-the-Art EIILM University - AndhraNews.Net
Based in Jorethang, a charming, old bazaar town that is largely unaffected by tourism, the city enjoys a pleasant climate and a serene atmosphere.
With its proximity to Nathu La Pass, an important link on the India-Tibet trade route, Jorethang remains a bustling mix of ethnicities and cultures with important Hindu and Buddhist temples, non-governmental organization sites, markets, festivals, pilgrimage sites, and the studios of local craftsmen.
Dr. Satinder Bajaj, Vice-Chancellor designate of EIILM University said, "Today, we have to bring about changes in the most remote and the far-flung regions of India, if we want to bring on economic revolution in the country.
www.andhranews.net /india/2006/July/31-North-East-Gleams.asp   (844 words)

  
 Sikkim Gangtok Rumtek
Buses within Sikkim go to Rumtek (1½ hr, 4 pm), Jorethang (4 hr, 7 am and 2 pm), Phodang (2½ hr, 4 daily), and Gezing (for Pemayangtse 5 hr, 7 am and 1 pm) via Rablonga and Legship.
From Children’s Park, jeeps go to places in West Sikkim such as Gezing (5 hr), Pelling (6 hr) and Jorethang (3 hr) and places in North Sikkim such as Phodang (2 hr) and Tsongo Lake (2 hr).
Hotel Namgyal, near the bus stand going towards the bridge, has clean rooms with bath for Rs 300/450.
www.vegetarian-restaurants.net /India-Guide/IndianStates/CityTemplate/Sikkim/Sikkim.htm   (5624 words)

  
 Accommodation in Jorethang and Cheap Travel to Jorethang, Sikkim, India :-) Hospitality Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Hospitality Club is the world's largest hospitality exchange organization.
There are no City Volunteers in Jorethang at the moment.
If you are already a member, please go to the member section - you are on the external pages now.
www.hospitalityclub.org /hc/hcworld.php?city=38377   (398 words)

  
 UDHD - Administrative Structure
There are seven other notified towns beside Gangtok town - Mangan in the North District, Jorethang and Namchi in South district, Gyalshing and Nayabazaar in the West District and Rangpo and Singtam in the East district.
According to 1991 census the total population in the respective towns are: Mangan - 803, Jorethang - 1939, Namchi - 630, Gyalshing - 717, Nayabazaar - 1045, Rangpo - 2980 and Singtam - 3868.
Akkar Bridge at Jorethang over River Rangit - connects West and South districts
sikkim.nic.in /udhd/other.html   (113 words)

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