Thangu Valley

Village in Sikkim, India
27°53′42″N 88°32′13″E / 27.895°N 88.537°E / 27.895; 88.537Country IndiaStateSikkimDistrictMangan DistrictElevation
3,900 m (12,800 ft)Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)Vehicle registrationSK

Thangu Valley or Thangu-Chopta Valley is a town located in Mangan District in Sikkim, India.[1] The population is at an estimated 1,000 residents.[2]

Location

Thangu valley is situated in the northern part of the Sikkim province, roughly 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) North of the larger town of Lachen. It is a common stop for tourists traveling to Gurudongmar Lake[3]

References

  1. ^ "Restricted Area Permit and Protected Area Permit Regime in Sikkim, (in Page 2: North District)" (PDF). www.sikkimtourism.gov.in. Sikkim: Government of Sikkim. Retrieved 2019-01-13.
  2. ^ "Thangu Valley, North Sikkim- Thangu Valley Photos and Timings". www.holidify.com.
  3. ^ "Thangu Valley Sikkim". www.tourmyindia.com.