Rangpo
Rangpo is a town in the
Indian
state of
Sikkim. The town borders
West Bengal and is situated along the
river Teesta. It is the first Sikkimese town on NH-31A which links
Siliguri to
Gangtok. It is about 200 m above sea level giving it a
sub-tropical climate. All vehicles entering Sikkim are scanned for foreign tourists who require the necessary documents to enter the state.
Rangpo has a large population of
Nepalese and
Bhutia.
Marwari businessmen have settled down in the town and own most of the shops.
Nepali is the predominant language.