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Chungthang is a town in North Sikkim district in the Indian state of Sikkim. It is situated at the confluence of two rivers: River Lachen and Lachung Chu, both tributaries of the River Teesta. Chungthang is located a distance of 95 kilometres from the capital Gangtok, at an elevation of 1,700 metres (5,600 ft). The Indian army has a major forward base in the town including a medical centre. | |||
[[ | According to legend, Buddhist saint [[Gurmat and Dhamma|Guru Rinpoche]] is supposed to have visited the town and left his footprint on a rock where he once rested. Around the rock some paddy is grown, which is supposed to be a miracle as paddy does not grow in these conditions. Most of the residents of the town are Lepcha. Chungthang is rich in biodiversity with a wide variety of orchids, plants and animals found here. | ||
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[[http://www.maplandia.com/india/sikkim/east-district/chumikteng/ | Sattelite Image Link for CHUNGTHANG]] | [[http://www.maplandia.com/india/sikkim/east-district/chumikteng/ | Sattelite Image Link for CHUNGTHANG]] | ||
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Revision as of 23:09, 13 April 2007
Chungthang is a town in North Sikkim district in the Indian state of Sikkim. It is situated at the confluence of two rivers: River Lachen and Lachung Chu, both tributaries of the River Teesta. Chungthang is located a distance of 95 kilometres from the capital Gangtok, at an elevation of 1,700 metres (5,600 ft). The Indian army has a major forward base in the town including a medical centre.
According to legend, Buddhist saint Guru Rinpoche is supposed to have visited the town and left his footprint on a rock where he once rested. Around the rock some paddy is grown, which is supposed to be a miracle as paddy does not grow in these conditions. Most of the residents of the town are Lepcha. Chungthang is rich in biodiversity with a wide variety of orchids, plants and animals found here.
