language. Flora and fauna Gyalshing district houses a great diversity of flora and fauna, many of which are used by Indigenous and local communities. Since most of the district is hilly it enjoys a temperate climate. Above 3,800 m (12,000 ft) the slopes are full of rhododendron forests. In 1977, the district became home to Khangchendzonga National Park, which has an area of . It shares the park with North Sikkim district. Divisions Administrative divisions Gyalshing district is divided into two sub-divisions: References External links Official district website Districts of Sikkim