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
town
Phodong Monastery
Phodong Location in Sikkim, India Show map of Sikkim Phodong Phodong (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 27°24′30″N 88°34′14″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

State 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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