Lachung

Here are some enticing activities you can pursue in Lachung:

• Travel to Yumthang Valley: Embark on a beautiful drive to the breathtaking Yumthang Valley, also known as the Valley of Flowers during spring (March-May) when it bursts into a vibrant display of colorful blooms. Explore the meadows, capture stunning photographs, and witness the natural beauty of this captivating valley.
• Explore Lachung Valley:  Lachung Valley itself is a visual treat, offering mesmerizing mountain vistas, gushing rivers, and serene landscapes. Hike through the valley, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and soak in the tranquility of the surroundings.
• Witness Majesetic Waterfalls:  Lachung boasts several captivating waterfalls, including the Bhim Nala Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in Sikkim, and the cascading Naga Falls.  Enjoy the refreshing spray, capture scenic photographs, or simply relax amidst the sound of cascading waters.
• Lachung Monastery:  Explore the spiritual aura of Lachung Monastery, a 19th-century Buddhist monastery adorned with vibrant prayer flags. Witness the intricate architecture, interact with the monks (if permissible), and experience the tranquility of this sacred place.
• Zero Point (Yumesamdong):  For adventure enthusiasts, a trip to Zero Point (Yume Samdong), located at a high altitude, offers stunning mountain vistas and a feeling of being on top of the world. However, this destination is accessible only during specific seasons due to weather conditions. It is often inaccessible in the winter months

Things to note when travelling to Lachung:

• Get your permits made before hand from your travel agent. You will need permits when you are visiting Lachung because of its proximity to China border. Read all about permits in Sikkim here
• If you are visiting Gurudongmar Lake, then you need to stay in Lachen and not Lachung
• It is a good idea to visit Lachen first and then Lachung. This is because many times guests want to return to Gangtok on the same evening and Gurudongmar lake is a much more tiring journey than Yumthang Valley.
• It is best to spend two nights in Lachen and two nights in Lachung. It will be a comfortable holiday.
• Carry warm clothes with you and you can expect some electricity problems in the winter. Hence check with your homestay/hotel for generator backup.
• Sanglaphu Cho (lake) is the newest tourism addition in North Sikkim. The Sanglaphu lake is located at an altitude of 5,080m (16,670ft) and is about 5 km far from Yumesamdong, also called Zero Point near Lachung.

Where to stay in Lachung?

Lachung has many accommodation options but it is best to stay in Homestays in Lachung. The hospitality is really good and you get to try good local food. Expect rice, dal and vegetables at most properties.

Some of the good homestays in Lachung are:

Bichu Homestay Lachung, Bayul Homestay Lachung and OurGuest Camp Lachung which is a beautiful campsite in Lachung with luxury tents (attached bathroom) and 360 degree views of the mountains.

You can also read our blog about best homestays in Lachung for other good homestay options in Lachung.

Important things to note when travelling to Lachung:

• There is no heater at many hotels/homestays in Lachung and due to the recent floods in October 2023 , their entire power station was washed away and hence power fluctuations are common
• Road to Lachung is badly damaged so you may have to travel to Lachung via Dzongu which takes about 7 hours and the roads are narrow.
• Plastic water bottle is banned in Lachung, so you ideally get your own water bottle from Gangtok and refill it multiple times in Lachung

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- Lachung is approximately 125 kilometres (78 miles) from the capital Gangtok and Lachen to Lachung distance is 50 kms and takes about 2 hours time. Please note that due to the recent floods, the road to Lachen is disrupted and it isn't possible to go to Lachen via road currently.

- Rhododendron flowers bloom during spring time in Yumthang valley (Mid April to May)