Lachen

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Lachen is another scenic mountain village, located at north Sikkim. Lachen is home of a unique Sikkimese Bhutia community, Lachenpas. This picturesque village is surrounded by snow capped mountain peak and glaciers. Some interesting treks in North Sikkim as well as the sacred Gurudongmar Lake and Tso Lhamu Lakes journey gets started form Lachen. Lachen offers view of most beautiful Mt. Kanchanjangha and Mt. Sinolchu range. During winter the high altitude village remains covered under snow. The Himalayan village has been attracting tourists by its natural beauty, snowcapped mountains, pine forests, river and much more.
How to reach:
Siliguri to Gangtok it takes around 4 hrs, approx 114 Km. Gangtok to Lachen is around 118Km, takes around 6 hrs as road condition is not good.
Near by Places to Stay/Visit:
Thangu Valley, Chopta Valley, Muguthang, Lachung
Things to Enjoy:
Lachen Gompa, women’s handicraft center, beauty of nature, awesome picturesque Himalayan village, pine forest, view of Mt. Kanchanjangha and Mt. Sinolchu, glacier
Activity:
High-altitude trekking, enjoying hilly village life, visit sacred Gurudongmar Lake
Accommodation:
Few Home Stays and Hotel accommodation available here.
Facility:
Limited as high altitude remote village.
Food and Beverage:
Limited as high altitude remote village.
Altitude:
Around 9200 feet.
Located:
India -> SIKKIM -> North Sikkim -> Lachen
Climate:
Summer 5ºC to 21ºC, winter -4ºC to 6ºC.
Best time to go:
February end to May

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