Hikkim branch post office in Lahaul and Spriti district, Himachal Pradesh has the distinction of having the Highest Post Office in the world. It's in a small village at an approximate height of 15,000 feet and was opened on 5 Nov1983.
The pin code for this post office is 172114. Hikkim has population of around 600. There is a motorable road till Hikkim. The nearest Sub post office is at Kaza, located 25 kms away. Around 50 people have a savings account in Hikkim post office. The post office handles around 15-20 letters everyday.
The second highest post office in the world is also in Indian state of Sikkim at Sherathang, approx. 13,600 ft.
The third and fourth places are Mount Fuji with 12290 feet and Jungfraujoch in Switzerland with 11333 feet.
The pin code for this post office is 172114. Hikkim has population of around 600. There is a motorable road till Hikkim. The nearest Sub post office is at Kaza, located 25 kms away. Around 50 people have a savings account in Hikkim post office. The post office handles around 15-20 letters everyday.
The second highest post office in the world is also in Indian state of Sikkim at Sherathang, approx. 13,600 ft.
The third and fourth places are Mount Fuji with 12290 feet and Jungfraujoch in Switzerland with 11333 feet.
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