Tinkitam

Tinkitam
town
Tinkitam

Location in Sikkim, India

Coordinates: 27°14′0″N 88°19′32″E / 27.23333°N 88.32556°ECoordinates: 27°14′0″N 88°19′32″E / 27.23333°N 88.32556°E
Country  India
State Sikkim
Languages
 • Official Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang and Sunwar
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Tinkitam is a small town in South Sikkim, India. The town is located 45 minutes from the district headquarters Namchi. The town is being promoted as a tourist destination. Mount Kanchenjanga is near the town.

The local area contains rare species of orchids and Paphiopedilum Faireanum and other orchids of the Cypripedioideae genus, also called "Lady's slipper". Most orchids near this village are terrestrial, blooming in October and November. Nearby are the Temi Tea Gardens, the only tea estate of Sikkim. Tinkitam offers a view of a dormant volcano that one can come across during the trek from Dentham to Tendong National Park.

The economy of this town mainly concerns its cardamom plantations. Locals are mostly of Bhutia and Nepali ancestry. Nepali is the predominant language. The town has a temperate climate.

Notable people

Tinkitam was the birthplace of Indian football captain Baichung Bhutia.[1] Many members of his family continue to live in the village.[2]

References

  1. ↑ http://isikkim.com/2012-12-baichung-bhutia%E2%80%99s-father-passes-away-today-6-3/
  2. ↑ http://www.northeasttoday.in/sports-news/bhaichung-bhutias-father-passes-away/