Warm up at
Thangu
The yak-herder highland at 13,500ft.
- Altitude
- About 13,500ft
- Life
- Seasonal yak-herder village
- Road
- Lachen-Gurudongmar route
Thangu is a high seasonal settlement at about 13,500ft where Lachenpa herders bring yaks for the short summer: cabins, an army checkpost and a valley that turns from white to gold-green for a few months.
Quick answers
Thangu at a glance
Do I stop at Thangu?
Everyone does, for tea and permit checks on the Gurudongmar run.
When to go
Plan around these months
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Summer gold
The valley’s brief green season, Jun-Aug.
Facts checked against the official Sikkim tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26