Thangu Valley
Thangu Valley | |
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Thangu Valley Location in Sikkim, India Thangu Valley Thangu Valley (India) | |
| Coordinates: 27°53′42″N 88°32′13″E / 27.895°N 88.537°E | |
| 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.
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
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Thangu Valley Sikkim". www.tourmyindia.com.