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.
Phodong | |
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 Phodong Monastery | |
  Phodong Location in Sikkim, India  Phodong Phodong (India) | |
| Coordinates: 27°24′30″N 88°34′14″E / 27.40833°N 88.57056°E | |
| Country |  India |
| 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 |
Banking facilities in Phodong
editState 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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