Part of My Life by KOLKATAR JOY: Amazing Experience in GNathang Valley or Nathang Valley, East Sikkim

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Amazing Experience in GNathang Valley or Nathang Valley, East Sikkim

Nathang Valley, also known as Gnathang Valley is a high-altitude plateau in East Sikkim. Located at an altitude of 13,900 feet above sea level and surrounded by mountains on all sides, this is a remote valley with a meandering stream crisscrossing it. Nathang is the highest location to stay in the Indian part of the Old Silk Route. It is one of the remotest Tibetan habitations in Himalayas. Nathang Valley usually remains covered with thick snow from January to April. The long four-month of sub-zero temperature makes the valley a cold desert and one of the most beautiful parts of Himalayan Desert. Recently, few homestays with modern facilities have been built with aid from the Government by the local villagers to accommodate tourists. Nathang Valley is the most scenic destination in the whole of Old Silk Route and the sunrise points of Lungthung and Eagles Nest Bunker are only 5 kms from here and a must visit place for everyone.

This placed is fully covered in winter with chilling wind waves blowing all around. The area is an Indian Army cantonment and mainly monitored and maintained by Army. Local people stay there but they are now mainly focusing on tourists for livelihood.

Amazing Experience in GNathang Valley or Nathang Valley, East Sikkim