Chopta Valley

Chopta Valley is a valley situated in North Sikkim and Uttarakhand, two districts in north India. It is located at an altitude of 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) above sea level. It is a popular area for tourism containing alpine vegetation, orchids, rhododendrons and other high-altitude vegetation. The valley is criss-crossed by meandering rivers. The part of the valley in Uttarakhand is the site of the village of Chopta.

Coordinates: 30°29′16″N 79°12′34″E / 30.4878°N 79.2094°E / 30.4878; 79.2094

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