Chumbi Valley

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Chumbi Valley (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

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 to secure Tibetan payment of indemnity.

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

(Remarks:This is not the exact marking. Only a general whereabout as to where is Chumbi Valley. Visitors with detailed info is requested to remark with corrections. Thanks)
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chumbi_Valley
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Coordinates:   27°50'35"N   88°51'58"E

Comments

  • demarkation of chumbi valley should be extended,it's huge valley & sources of many rivers & a ancient trade route. correct it plz.
  • Correct it yourself durjoyv, that's how Wikimapia improves!
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