[1] Amdo thukpa, especially thenthuk, is a variant among the Indians, especially Ladakhis and the Sikkimese.

[3] Varieties of thukpa include: Thukpa has been described as a "generic Tibetan word for any soup or stew combined with noodles".

[4] In India, the dish is consumed by people of Nepalese and Tibetan origin in the state of Sikkim, the district of Darjeeling and the union territory of Ladakh.

The Nepalese version of Thukpa has a predominant vegetarian feature and a bit of spicier flavor.

The protein ingredients of the dish are given vegetarian alternative according to availability, including beans, chickpeas, gram, kidney beans, etc.