Welcome to Chungthang Valley
A small town on way to Yumthang, it stands at the confluence of the rivers Lachen chu and Lachung chu. The North Sikkim highway bifurcates from here with one road leading to Lachen and the other to Lachung. Chungthang valley is considered to be a holy place which has been blessed by Guru Padmasambhava, the patron saint of Sikkim. There is a rock here which to this day bears the hand and footprints of Padmasambhava. From a small opening in the rock there is continuous flow of mineral water. There is a small patch of land here from which grows paddy every year. The nature defying miracle is believed to be the blessing of Guru Padmasambhava who sprinkled a handful of grain on the spot which has sprouted paddy ever since. Chungthang is a good place to halt before one takes off for the more alpine regions of Lachen, Lachung and the Yumthang Valley. Chungthang is mired in myths and legends, one such being that this is the place from where the word ‘Demazong’ [the hidden valley of rice, as Sikkim is known] first originated.
Best Price of Taxi Services for Chopta & Thangu Valley
| Source | Small | Normal | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi From Bagdogra to Lachung | NA | Rs. 6,000 | Rs. 6,500 |
| Taxi From NJP to Lachung | NA | Rs. 6,000 | Rs. 6,500 |
| Taxi From Pelling to Lachung | NA | Rs. 6,000 | Rs. 6,500 |
| Taxi From Darjeeling to Lachung | NA | Rs. 6,000 | Rs. 6,500 |
| Taxi From Kalimpong to Lachung | NA | Rs. 6,000 | Rs. 6,500 |
| Taxi From Gangtok to Lachung | NA | Rs. 3,500 | Rs. 4,000 |
Note : Rs. 1,000 extra for Season
Small Vehicle : Wagon-R / Santro / Alto / SimilarNormal Vehicle : Maxx / Sumo / Bolero / Similar
Luxury Vehicle : Innova / Xylo / Scorpio / Similar
Season : April 10 - June 10, September 10 - Nov end, Dec 20 - Jan 15
Off Season : Rest all
