The town is located 45 minutes from the district headquarters Namchi.

Tinkitam offers a view of a dormant volcano that one can come across during the trek from Damthang to Tendong National Park.

Tinkitam was the birthplace of Indian football captain Baichung Bhutia.

[2] It is also the birthplace of the first female IAS officer from South Sikkim who is an Economic (Hons) graduate from St.Stephens (Delhi University), Tshering Yangden Bhutia.

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