Gyalshing, India
Sikkim · India
Gyalshing is a small town in Sikkim, India with a population of 4,013. Elevation: 5,026 ft (1,532 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Gyalshing
Gyalshing district or Geyzing district is a district of the Indian state of Sikkim. Its headquarter is Geyzing, also known as Gyalshing. The district is a favourite among trekkers due to the high elevations. Other important towns include Pelling and Yuksom. Local people also call it as Pallo-Sikkim and Sano-Sikkim commonly.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,013 |
| Population Density | 31 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,026 ft (1,532 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.2895°, 88.2576° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Sikkim |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 102.4 inches (2,601 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gyalshing
Gyalshing is a small town in India (Sikkim) with a population of 4,013. The city sits at an elevation of 5,026 feet (1,532 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 102.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above India avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,026 ft (1,532 m) |
| Area | 130.6 sq mi (338.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.2895°N, 88.2576°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 55 | 74 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 18.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 25.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 21.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 15.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Gyalshing has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 55°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 102.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (25.2") and December the driest (0.2").
Schools in Gyalshing
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuksom school | - | - | - | - |
| Sambhota Tibetan School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mary's Convent School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gyalshing
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Gyalshing
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deshbandu Museum | ||||
| Himalayan Mountaineering Institute | ||||
| Lepcha Museum | ||||
| Lepcha museum | ||||
| Museum on third floor | ||||
| Natural history museum | ||||
| Sculpture Shed |
Libraries in Gyalshing
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deshbandhu District Library Darjeeling | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gyalshing
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dargon Market | |||||
| Jorethang Market | |||||
| Kisan Market | |||||
| Open Market | |||||
| Organic Vegetable market | |||||
| Soreng Bazar |
Hotels in Gyalshing
40 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gyalshing
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gyalshing
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Gyalshing
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gyalshing
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gyalshing
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gyalshing
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gyalshing
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bagdogra Airport | IXB | Large Airport |
| Taplejung Airport | TPJ | Medium Airport |
| Bhadrapur Airport | BDP | Small Airport |
| Pakyong Airport | PYG | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gyalshing
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gyalshing
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Buddhist gate | |
| Buddhist temple | |
| Chenrezig Statue | |
| Coronation Throne Norbugang | |
| Council of Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Sikkim | |
| Doling monastery | |
| dubdi monastery | |
| Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Sikkim | |
| Gate for Ngadak monastery | |
| Gompa plus path up to Kathok monastery | |
| Gurung gompa (on the way to Tashi tenka) | |
| Hongri monastery | |
| Kathok Cumpa | |
| New Ralong Monastery | |
| Ngadak monastery | |
| Old Ralong Monastery | |
| Pemayangtsi Monastery | |
| Rani Dhunga | |
| Seven mirror lake and it's gompa | |
| Statue of Thangtong Gyalpo |
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Waterfalls Near Gyalshing
5 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Gyalshing.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Changey Waterfalls, Sikkim | |
| Ganesh Waterfall | |
| Kunchenjunga Waterfall | |
| Phamrong falls | |
| Rimbi Waterfall |
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What is the population of Gyalshing?
Gyalshing has a population of 4,013 residents and is located in India. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 130.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gyalshing?
Gyalshing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 102.4 inches.
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