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00:00This state in India gets its first railway station, check here.
00:09State without a railway station, Sikkim is the only state without a railway station.
00:14Due to many problems, the station could not be set up here.
00:19Special recognition for this state, Sikkim in the Himalayas is a paradise for nature
00:23lovers.
00:24This beautiful state also has a special recognition.
00:29Why is there no railway station?
00:31In India, known for its vast railway network, it is surprising that there is no railway
00:36station in Sikkim.
00:38The reason for this is its geographical conditions.
00:43Why hasn't a railway station been built yet?
00:46Steep valleys, narrow gorges and high mountains hinder railway construction.
00:51Landslides and earthquakes made the construction of the station difficult.
00:57Rangpo Railway Station, PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Sikkim's first
01:02railway station at Rangpo.
01:04This will boost connectivity, tourism and defence sectors.
01:08Construction will start soon.
01:12Sikkim Lakes Even without a railway station, Sikkim is
01:15known for its natural beauty.
01:17There are three lakes here that attract tourists.
01:22These are three famous lakes.
01:23Giridongma Lake is located at an altitude of 17,100 feet.
01:28Samgo Lake is one of the highest in the world.
01:31Kechiopauri Lake is very ancient.
01:35This railway station is a milestone.
01:38The inauguration of Rangpo Railway Station will be an important milestone in Sikkim's
01:43development and connectivity.
01:47Better connectivity with other states, this state, famous for its natural beauty, will
01:51soon have good connectivity to other states by rail.