Lachen & Lachung
Lachen is 129 kms and Lachung is 124 kms.from the state Capital Gangtok.
On the way stop for sightseeing spots like Tashi View Point, Kabi Lungtsok, Naga Waterfall, the Confluence of Lachen Chu & Lachung Chu at Chungthang.
Lachen is a town in North Sikkim district in the Indian State of Sikkim. It is located at an elevation of 2,750 metres. The name Lachen means “big pass”. The town is being promoted as a tourist destination by the Sikkimese government. The town forms the base to the Chopta valley and Gurudongmar Lake. An annual Yak race, theThangu is held here in summer.
Lachen is about 129 kilometres (80 mi) from the capital Gangtok, and can be reached via a six-hour road journey. A short two-day-long trekking route also connects the Yumthang Valley to Lachen. It has a population of around 1,000. Lachen has its own system of rules and regulations known as Dzumsa. The heads of the Dzumsa are known as Pipon and Gyenbos.
To the north there is the old town of Thangu where the daytime temperature varies from 4 to 12 degrees Celsius (40 to 55 °F), even in the months of June and July.
Gurudongmar Lake can be reached from Lachen, a sacred lake in the Great Himalayas Region.
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Lachung
Lachung is a town and hill station in northeast Sikkim, India. It is located in the North Sikkim district near the border with Tibet. Lachung is at an elevation of about 9,600 feet (2,900 m) and at the confluence of the lachen and Lachung Rivers, both tributaries of the River Teesta. The word Lachung means “small pass”. The town is approximately 125 kilometres (78 mi) from the capital Gangtok.
The Indian Army has a forward base in the town. Before the Chinese occupation of Tibet in 1950, Lachung was a trading post between Sikkim and Tibet, after which it was closed down. The town’s economy has been boosted by tourism in recent years as the region has been opened up by the Indian government. Tourists come from all over the world to visit the town between October and May, mostly on their way to the Yumthang Valley and the Lachung Monastery.
Lachung has been described as the “most picturesque village of Sikkim” by British explorer Joseph Dalton Hooker in his definitive, The Himalayan Journal (1855). Skiing is conducted in Phuni near this town.
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Climate
Summer Season : The summers in Lachen are pleasant and are preferred by the tourists. Summer season starts from the month of March and lasts till June. Temperature ranges between 10°C to 28°C during these months.
Monsoon Season : The monsoon season is from July to September and is not a right time to visit the place .
Winter Season : The winter season starts from October and lasts till February.The temperatue ranges between a chilling -5°C to 15°C.
Restricted Area Permit and Protected Area Permit Regime in Sikkim
On the way stop and enjoy a few wonderful locations like Tashi View Point, Kabi Lungstok, Naga Waterfalls, the confluence of Lachen-Chu and Lachung-Chu at Chungthang.
There is a beautiful waterfall on the way to Lachen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FCv0cQDnbg
Places Of Interest
Chopta Valley
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Chopta Valley Chopta valley is a small settlement and valley that is located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. This region is very popular among tourists, mainly because of the number of options it provides for exploring. The entire region is a haven of beauty, and the ones among you who are looking for a … Continue reading Chopta Valley →
Chungthang Valley
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Chungthang Valley A small town on way to Yumthang, Chungthang Valley stands at the confluence of the rivers Lachen chu and Lachung chu. The North Sikkim highway bifurcates from here with one road leading to Lachen and the other to Lachung. Chungthang valley is considered to be a holy place which has been blessed by … Continue reading Chungthang Valley →
Gurudongmar Lake
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Gurudongmar Lake Gurudongmar Lake, also known as Gurudogmar Lake,66 kms. from Lachen, is one of the highest lakes in the world, located at an altitude of 17,800 ft (5,430 m) in the Indian state o Sikkim. It is a lake which is considered sacred by both Buddhists and Sikhs. The lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, founder of Tibetan Buddhism who visited the lake in the … Continue reading Gurudongmar Lake →
Katao
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Katao Katao is a popular destination near Lachung that lies at a distance of 28 kilometers with panoramic view of snow capped peaks of the Himalayas. it is a rival to Yumthang in beauty. Usually Tour to here is not included in normal packages. The tour can be arranged from Lachung at an additional cost. It … Continue reading Katao →
Lachung Monastery
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Lachung Monastery Lachung Monastery is a Nyingma Buddhist gompa in the Lachung Valley, Sikkim, northeastern India. It was established in 1880. Lachung means a ‘small mountain’. Lachung is at an elevation of about 3,000 m (9,600 ft) at the confluence of the Lachen River and Lachung River, tributaries of the Teesta River. The village is 118 km from Gangtok on the North Sikkim … Continue reading Lachung Monastery →
Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary
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Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary The Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary is located in Yumthang valley in North Sikkim. The sanctuary is surrounded on the east by Chuba-Sagochen mountain ranges and on the west by Chomzomei Tso that extends till the Lava Pass. The sanctuary covers an area of around 43 sq.kms, which comprises of several species of rhododendrons and … Continue reading Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary →
Thangu
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Thangu Thangu is located at an altitude of 13000 feet. It is about 30 kilometers north of Lachen. Since it is located at a high altitude, the place remains covered with snow for most of the time. Especially from the month of October to March, the land is shrouded with the white blanket of snow. But … Continue reading Thangu →
Yumthang Hot Springs
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Yumthang Hot Springs Sikkim has many hot springs known for their therapeutic value. High in Sulphur content, the waters are believed to have great medicinal properties with the average temperature of the water in these hot springs close to 50c. There are some well known hot springs in North Sikkim. The Yumthang Hot Springs is located … Continue reading Yumthang Hot Springs →
Yumthang Valley
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Yumthang Valley Yumthang situated at a height of 11800 feet is popularly known as ‘Valley of Flowers’, Located at a distance of 148 kms from Gangtok, it is a paradise for nature lovers with a fascinating blend of flora and fauna and breathtaking scenic beauty. In spring season, wild flowers such as primulas and Rhododendrons bathe … Continue reading Yumthang Valley →
Zero Point
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Zero Point Zero Point and Yume Samdong (26 kms from Yumthang valley) of North sikkim is basicaly same and the same region is positioned at15,300 feet on top of water level. The drive through the curving mountains from Yumthang to Zero pont is an experience for a life-time. At this point the road ends. The … Continue reading Zero Point →