Nelang

Nelang
नेलांग
village
Nelang
Nelang

Location in Uttarakhand, India

Coordinates: 31°06′45″N 79°00′17″E / 31.11250°N 79.00472°E / 31.11250; 79.00472Coordinates: 31°06′45″N 79°00′17″E / 31.11250°N 79.00472°E / 31.11250; 79.00472
Country  India
State Uttarakhand
District Uttarkashi
Elevation 3,819 m (12,530 ft)
Languages
  Official Hindi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration UK
Website uk.gov.in
Jadh Ganga

Nelang is a small hilly village in Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand, India, and claimed by Zanda County, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, China. Jadh Ganga, an important tributary of the Bhagirathi River, flows through this place. Some of the nearby villages are Jadhang, Sang and Pulam Sumda, which all lie in the valley of the Jadh Ganga.

Territory dispute

The valley of the Jadh Ganga is claimed by China;[1] however, contrary to the claim, it has been controlled by India since the dawn of the British colonial era.

References

  1. 采编 (2005-11-26). "中印边境自卫反击作战史". 中国国防资讯网. Retrieved 2005-11-26.
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