SOMBAREY is small part of the Himalayan state Sikkim situated in the west end and sandwiched between West Bengal and Nepal . It's name came into existence due to the market day that is MONDAY ( sombar- Nepali language) Previously it was called Dalom and politically called Daramdin ,but the name SOMBAREY popular and some plain people also spell it sombaria . It has 10,000+ population (2003 report) and area code as S21. Barsey Rhododendron sanctuary crowns the place on the top and River Ringyang and river Rambang runs in her two sides to join River Teesta later. It has range of climate from very hot Lower Thambong to very cold (snow line ) Hillay . The crop grown here are paddy, wheat, millet, ginger, cardamom, beans, orange, potatoes, peas ,cabbages etc. State Government agriculture department has introduced cut flower ROSE and fruit APPLE in the area. It has 7 gram panchayat units, 1 primary health center, 1 Police station, 1 senior secondary school , 3 secondary school , 3 junior high school, and 2 Banks ( SBS & SBI).
The potatoes is the most popular agricultural product and one potapoes research center is also working at Hilley.
The Gram Panchayat Unit are;
1. Ribdi - Bharang GPU
2. Okhrey GPU
3. Siktam GPU
4. Upper Thambong GPU
5. Rumbuk-Buriakhop GPU
6. Lungchok-salangdang GPU
7. Lower Thamong GPU
People from Sherpa, Limboo, Lepcha, Pradhan, Shettri, Sharma, Kami Darjee, Marwari and Bihari reside here.
