About Lungthung Village
Lungthung is a tiny village on the Old Silk Route at around 3,200m in East Sikkim, halfway between Zuluk and the Nathang plateau. Its fame rests on the zigzag road below the village — from Lungthung you can see multiple loops of the Old Silk Route switchbacks at once, with tiny vehicles threading the hairpins. The village itself has a few traditional stone houses and offers excellent views toward Kanchenjunga and the lower Zuluk valley. Most Old Silk Route tours stop here for photographs on the way up or down.
Why go to Lungthung Village
Overlook of the famous zigzag switchbacks
From Lungthung the full scale of the road engineering is visible — multiple loops of the Old Silk Route hairpin bends, carved into the mountain face below.
How to reach Lungthung Village from Zuluk
On the Old Silk Route, 8 km above Zuluk (30 min drive). Passed on all standard Old Silk Route itineraries.
Best time to visit Lungthung Village
October–November for the clearest views. Morning light is better.
Things we always tell our guests about Lungthung Village
- The viewpoint for the zigzag bends is just above the village — ask your driver to stop at the pullout.
- Wind can be strong — windproof layer recommended.
Lungthung Village — your questions answered
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