THENG TUNNEL — Attraction in Sikkim

Theng Tunnel is a road tunnel on the Chungthang-Mangan (Gangtok-Chungthang) highway in North Sikkim. The 578 meters long tunnel is the longest tunnel in the state of Sikkim. It is constructed by Border Road Organisation as part of Project Swastik on the Sino-Indian border. Establishing road connectivity in India’s frontier regions, especially up in the mountains is an arduous task. Thus, in a significant development on Thursday, the Centre inaugurated the 578-metre long Theng Tunnel in North Sikkim, which authorities argue will improve connectivity in both North and East Sikkim, especially since the devastating 2011 earthquake had extensively damaged the link road.

“I am extremely honoured to dedicate this tunnel to the people of Sikkim on behalf of the Government of India. The difficulties faced by the people of North Sikkim on account of the troubled communication link between Gangtok and Chungthang, were always a concern for us,” said Subhash Ramrao Bamre, Minister of State for Defence according to The Statesman.

The tunnel bypasses a treacherous stretch of road between Gangtok and Chungthang, which frequently remains closed due to land slides and shooting boulders, reports IANS.

The construction of Sikkim’s longest tunnel was undertaken by Project Swastik, an arm of the Border Roads Organisation in its Eastern sector. The contract was handed over to a private firm in 2016 and completed last month. The tunnel was constructed at a cost of 45 crores and is equipped with LED lighting, a firefighting system, control room and...

Theng Tunnel is located at Theng near Chungthang under Mangan District of North Sikkim in the state of Sikkim,India.The 578 meters long tunnel is the longest tunnel in the state of Sikkim.This Tunnel is one of the longest strategic tunnel built by Border Road Organization (BRO).This tunnel helps troops movement fast. It is double-lane tunnel which bypasses a treacherous stretch of road between Sikkim's capital Gangtok and Chungthang, which frequently remains closed due to land slides and shooting stones. The tunnel is illuminated by LED lights, has one safety exit in case of emergencies and has full fire safety feature with fire hydrants and a big tank for...

Theng Tunnel, this 578 meters double lane longest tunnel (in Sikkim) is situated in the Gangtok-Chungthang highway in North Sikkim. This tunnel bypasses a strech of road which is prone to landslides and shooting rocks, thus providing a respite to locals, tourist and border security. It is amazing to see how each of the drivers drive through this tunnel with caution so as not to over shoot the speed limit and weight, since this tunnel is in a high...