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]
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Coordinates: 27.895°N 88.537°E / 27.895; 88.537 | |
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State | Sikkim |
District | Mangan District |
Elevation | 3,900 m (12,800 ft) |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | SK |
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]