Chungthang is a small town in north Sikkim. The town is situated on the way to famous north Sikkim tourist destinations of Yumthang and Gurudongma. The Chungthang town is where the road bifurcates. One goes to Lachung from where you may visit Yumthang, the valley of flowers. The other road goes to Lachen, the starting point for tours to Gurudongma and Chopta valley area. Chungthang is a small town surrounded by h mountains.

The town of Chungthang lies on the confluence of rivers Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu Chu=River in Lepcha Language). After the confluence the river is known as Tista. The most important river for the state of Sikkim. The subdivisional town is known for the legend that Sikh Guru admasambhava had visited this place while traveling to Tibet. A rock in Chungthang is said to bear the footmark of the Guru even today. This place is also commonly used by visitors to take a break and have a snack before moving further towards Lachung or Lachen. Chungthang onwards the area is mostly Lepcha dominated who have preserved their unique culture to this date.