Kaluk is a small village located in the
Himalayan foothills of
West Sikkim, near the West Sikkim capital of
Gyalshing in East India.
Kangchenjunga
Kangchenjunga is the third-highest mountain in the world. Its summit lies at in a section of the Himalayas, the ''Kangchenjunga Himal'', which is bounded in the west by the Tamur River, in the north by the Lhonak River and Jongsang La, and ...
, the world's third highest peak, is visible from Kaluk. It is one of the windiest places in Sikkim and noted for destinations like the Durga Mandir, Rinchenpong Gumba, and Megi Dara. The people of this area are dependent on agriculture and horticulture for their livelihood. Tourism also plays an economic role in the region.
Demographics
Kaluk is populated by a mix of
Nepalis
Nepali or Nepalese () are the permanent citizens of Nepal under Nepali nationality law. The term ''Nepali'' strictly refers to ''nationality'', meaning people holding citizenship of Nepal. Conversely, people without Nepalese citizenship but wi ...
, Bhutias, and
Marwaris.
Infrastructure
Kaluk is served by the Kaluk Senior Secondary School as well as the private schools West Point Academy and Don Bosco School.
References
Villages in Gyalshing district
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