Tungu

Tungu-Steinn gave him two men, Hjalti his brother three, Eirik in Guddal sent him one.

Grettir the Strong, Icelandic Saga Unknown

The vegetation rapidly diminishes in stature and abundance, and though the ascent to Tungu is trifling, the change in species is very great.

Himalayan Journals — Complete 1864

We took up our abode at Tungu in a wooden but under the great rock, where we were detained for several days by bad weather.

Himalayan Journals — Complete 1864

About six miles above Tungu, the Lachen is joined by the Chomio-choo, a large affluent from Chomiomo mountain.

Himalayan Journals — Complete 1864

The elevation of Tungu from the October barometrical observations was only seven feet higher than that given by those of

Himalayan Journals — Complete 1864

I asked whether Tungu was in Cheen or Sikkim; he replied that after great enquiry he had heard that it was really in Sikkim;

Himalayan Journals — Complete 1864

Wild animals are few in kind and rare in individuals, at Tungu and elsewhere on this frontier; though there is no lack of cover and herbage.

Himalayan Journals — Complete 1864

We reached the Phipun's tents about 6 p.m., and had more tea before proceeding to Tungu.

Himalayan Journals — Complete 1864

Tungu occupies a very broad valley, at the junction of the Tungu-choo from the east, and the Lachen from the north.

Himalayan Journals — Complete 1864

Wheat or barley I was assured had been cultivated at Tungu when it was possessed by Tibetans, and inhabited by a frontier guard, but I saw no appearance of any cultivation.

Himalayan Journals — Complete 1864