Chiyo Bhanjyang
Mountain pass between Nepal and India
Chiyo Bhanjyang
Location in province
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Chiyo Bhanjyang (Nepal)
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Chiyo Bhanjyang (South Asia)
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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 3,139 metres (10,299 ft) 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
- ^ "Sikkim - Singalila Chiwa Bhanjyang Trek". Adarsh tours, treks and expedition. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ "Sikkim builds road to Nepal for trade and tourism". The Telegraph. 4 August 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ "Nepal-India Joint Commission's Third Meeting starts today". Nepali Headlines. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
External links
- Joint Press Statement on the Visit of the Prime Minister to Nepal
- Chiwa Bhanjyang Archives
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Mountain passes of Nepal
- Amphu Labtsa pass
- Chiyo Bhanjyang
- Cho La, Nepal
- Ganja La
- Helambu
- Kang La Pass
- Kongma La
- Larkya La
- Lho La
- Nangpa La
- Nyalu Pass
- Renjo La
- Sherpani Col
- South Col
- Thorong La
- Tinkar
- Tipta La
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