Olangchung Gola

Olangchung Gola is a village development committee in the Himalayas of Taplejung District in the Mechi Zone of north-eastern Nepal. It is located to the north of Tamor River in the mountainous area in the northwest of Taplejung District bordering Tibet, China. Lately the river flowing next to the village is gradually expanding towards the village posing a serious threat of submerging the village.Olangchung is surrounded by Sikkim to the east and Tibet to the north and hence was once a strategic place between Tibet, Nepal and Sikkim. The Gorkha war between Nepal and Tibet was negotiated in this tiny village. The Chogyal of Sikkim, fearing incarceration by British India, went into hiding here, ready to escape into Tibet, though he was captured later.Olangchung Gola is the trade hub for surrounding villages such as Yangma, Ghunsa, Khangbachey, Lungthung, Lelep. Gola means "market" in the local language. In addition, historically Tipta La the pass connecting the area with Tibet was an important trade route.