Thangu valley is a small village near Lachen, on the way to Gurudongmar Lake. It is a small hamlet with rows of wooden and stone houses, which also double up as eating places for passing by tourists. Located at a high altitude of 3962m, it is in the Alpine range of mountains, and a different lifestyle can be seen here. Serene, laid back and away from the city life. The houses are small and cosy, and the inhabitants still use old traditional methods of cooking and running errands. Most houses have a kitchen garden and shed. It is close to the army base, so there is a high surveillance in this area and photography is restricted in placs. Army folks can be seen moving around. Thangu is the ideal spot for a stop over to soak in the beauty of the mountains from up close. Thangu is home to the Teesta, Chopta, Thangu and Lassur rivers, which flow through meadows and their sparkling water is a beautiful sight to behold. As the altitude grows, the trees wane away, and you can get a glimpse of the Tibetan plateau with minimal vegetation.

Location: Sikkim
Best Time To Visit: March to June
Famous for: Natural beauty bestowed from the hand of God