Thangu Valley

Thangu Valley
village
Thangu Valley Location in Sikkim, India Show map of Sikkim Thangu Valley Thangu Valley (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 27°53′42″N88°32′13″E / 27.895°N 88.537°E / 27.895; 88.537
Country	India
State	Sikkim
District	Mangan District
Elevation	3,900 m (12,800 ft)
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration	SK

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.^{[ citation needed ]}

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 ^[2]

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 13 January 2019.
2. "Thangu Valley Sikkim". www.tourmyindia.com.