At 11200 feet, Thambi View Point offers a panoramic view of Mt. Khangchendzonga. It is located at a distance of 14 kms from Zuluk on the famous zig-zag road with 30 hairpin turns. Thambi is a roadside viewpoint that opens up suddenly to Mt. Kanchenjungha. Named after the Civil Engineer who constructed this amazing road, Thambi View point truly honors the extraordinary feat achieved by the engineers and workers who constructed this road.
Old silk route from Thambi View Point
If one is travelling from Gangtok to Zuluk via Tsomgo Lake, Thambi View Point is a must stopover. It lies at the old silk route near Nathang Valley. Also, folks coming from West Bengal to Zuluk, should go Thambi View Point next morning to see sunrise. Watching sunrise from here can be a lifetime experience.