chungthang valley

Chungthang Valley is the beauty of North Sikkim located in the small village of the Chungthang at the meeting point of the Lachen and Lachung rivers. The Indian army’s main advanced base which is also home to the medical facility is Chungthang. This Valley is famous for being the place where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have bestowed his blessing. The rock with Padmasambhava's footprints and handprints is located near Chungthang. The town's little area of land, where paddy grows annually and is said to have been blessed by Guru Padmasambhava, who sprinkled the grain there, is another intriguing feature. It is also thought that when travelling through China and Tibet, Guru Nanak Dev Ji stopped by Chungthang. This town is home to a tree that is said to have been planted where Guru Nanak Dev set down his stick. Before heading to the alpine areas of Yumthang Valley, Lachung, and Lachen, the picturesque Valley is a nice, tranquil, and unusual place to stop. The town is not only revered and holy, but it also has a diverse array of fascinating plants and animals that draw in a lot of wildlife and nature photographers. Enjoy each moment of this place in Lachung Tour Packages.

Points to remember

Required permits: This place is in a restricted area so a special permit has to be arranged in addition to the Sikkim Inner Line Permit. 

Best Time to Visit:  The best time for most visitors is during the summer months (April to June) when the weather is most favourable for tourism activities. 

Duration required to Visit: 1 Hour.

Timing: 12 Am to 12 Pm. 

Entry Fees: Free.

Chungthang Valley Weather

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Summer(March to June)

Temperature: 15°C to 25°C.

Weather: The weather is warm and cool in the evening so carry light jackets and proper footwear.

Winter (November to February)

Temperature: 5°C to 15°C.

Weather: The weather is cool carrying warm clothes and proper footwear is a must.

Monsoon season (July to September)

Temperature: 10°C to 15°C.

Weather: Heavy Rain can occur during this time and you have to carry not-so-warm and light clothes don’t forget to bring umbrellas, raincoats, and footwear.

How to Reach

To reach here, travel to Gangtok, then drive north via Mangan on the North Sikkim Highway which is 100 km.