Chumbi Valley

Chumbi Valley
Chumbi Valley, 1938.

Chumbi Valley is a valley in Tibet at the intersection of India (Sikkim), Bhutan and China (Tibet) in the Himalayas. Two main passes between India and China open up here: the Nathu La Pass and Jelep La Pass.

The valley is at an altitude of 3,000 metres (9,500 feet) and was at the forefront of the British military expedition of 1904 into Tibet. It was occupied by the British for nine months after the hostilities[1][2] to secure Tibetan payment of indemnity.

The valley blooms in spring. It enjoys a temperate climate.

References

  1. ^ Glossary of Tibetan Terms
  2. ^ Tibet and Francis Younghusband


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