Nathang Valley situated in the middle of Old Silk Route circuit in east Sikkim, near India-China border. Nathang Valley has magnificent appearance in different seasons of the year. Valley is golden in autumn, covered with flowers in monsoon, covered with 4-5 feet Snow in winter. Valley is home of many migratory birds. There is endless grassland surrounded by high altitude mountains. This place is having most scenic beauty in Old Silk Route. Tourists usually stay at this altitude snow cladded valley for a day only but the memories of Nathang valley is just awesome. Better visit for experience than describe.
How to reach:
Siliguri or Bagdogra to Kalimpong or Gangtok; Kalimpong to Nathang it takes around 4 hrs via Zuluk, approx 110 Km. Zuluk to Nathang 45min 23km. Gangtok to Nathang is around 70Km, takes around 2 hrs.
Nearby Places to Stay/Visit:
Rolep, Zuluk, Phadamchen; Tsongmo Lake, Kupup Lake, Elephanta Lake, Tukla Valley, Baba Mandir, Thambi View Point, The zig-zag road
Things to Enjoy:
Natural beauty, spectacular view of wide stretched valley surrounded by high-altitude mountains, snowfall in winter, best sunrise viewpoints like Lungthung, Eagle’s Nest Bunker enables 360 degree view and full Kanchenjungha range
Activity:
Sunrise, bird watching, nature walk, high-altitude trekking
Accommodation:
Government aided Home Stays and wooden traditional Home Stays. Limited accommodation.
Facility:
Basic and limited as the place is located at very high-altitude valley.
Food and Beverage:
Very Limited option.
Altitude:
Around 13500 feet.
Located:
India -> SIKKIM -> East Sikkim -> Nathang
Climate:
Summer -4ºC to 7ºC, winter -15ºC to 1ºC.
Best time to go:
June to September wild flower depicts the valley their way, September to December color of the valley remains golden, January to April valley remains under cover of snow.