Lachung I sikkim lachung offers a variety of reasons to cause you to be enthralled by it! Its location at an amazing height of 8,610 feet makes it a sought-after snow destination in Sikkim but its unspoilt and stunning beauty makes it among the most picturesque and beautiful tourist destinations located in North Sikkim.

In the northern region located in the northern part of Sikkim located in Sikkim's northern region, this charming mountain village is graced with the exquisite splendor and beauty of the Lachung Chu River and is well-known for the Lachung Gompa. While this isn't one of the most frequented areas in Sikkim however, it has a captivating beauty that isn't located in other places.

Lachung Tips

Lachung is completely inaccessible during the monsoon period due to excessive rainfall and during the winter months due to the heavy snowfall closing off major routes.

While beautiful however, the roads of Lachung are usually not in great condition, so make sure you be sure to allow enough time as you plan your trip.

Lachung Facts

Joseph Dalton Hooker, a British botanist, has described Lachung as the most beautiful village in Sikkim in his publication 'The Himalayan journal'.

Lachung is home to numerous fruits orchards and glacial streams which add to its charming charm.

Principal Highlights

Lachung is an unexplored, but breathtaking Himalayan village located in Sikkim.

It is famous for its majestic dark mountains, slender glacial rivers, flowing waterfalls, and impressive fruit orchards.