Chungthang
A small town where the Lachung and Lachen rivers join to form the Teesta River. It marks the junction of North Sikkim's two routes, and the town has a footprint of Padmasambhava that is a sacred site.
Chungthang is the transport hub of North Sikkim. Heading northeast leads to Lachung, and northwest to Lachen. The town has a checkpoint where permits are verified. A footprint stone, believed to have been left by Padmasambhava, and a spring that flows year-round are considered sacred, making the town a pilgrimage site. In October 2023, a flood from the glacial lake outburst at South Lhonak Lake badly damaged the Chungthang dam and roads, and repairs have been repeatedly delayed since then. Check conditions with your driver and local authorities before passing through. Stops are generally brief.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bhim Nala Falls
- Singhik Viewpoint
- Naga Waterfall
- Lachung Village
- Lachung Monastery
- Lachen Village
- Lachen Monastery
- Seven Sisters Waterfall