Lachungलाचुंग
The base village for Yumthang Valley in North Sikkim. Permit needed.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereMangan, Sikkim
North Sikkim
North Sikkim
Best time to visit1 April to 15 June and 15 September to 15 November
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height2700 m above sea level
Time needed2 days
Base and nearbyLachung, Mangan
EntryNorth Sikkim permit through a registered operator
About Lachung
A mountain village at about 2,700 metres where the Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu rivers meet, 125 km from Gangtok, and the base for Yumthang Valley and Zero Point. The old Lachung Monastery sits above the village, and the apple orchards and waterfalls along the road are pretty. Most people stay one night here. You need a North Sikkim permit, which your operator can arrange.
What to see and do
- Base for Yumthang and Zero Point
- Lachung Monastery above the village
- Apple orchards and waterfalls on the road
- Cold clear river
- Homestays with local food
Part of The Himalaya.
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More places in Mangan
- LachenMangan, Sikkim · Villages & Hidden GemsA mountain village that is the base for Gurudongmar and the Thangu valley. Permit needed.
- Gurudongmar LakeMangan, Sikkim · Lakes & DamsOne of India's highest lakes, at 5,430 metres. Permit and an early start needed, and the air is thin.
- Yumthang ValleyMangan, Sikkim · Valleys & CanyonsA high river valley in North Sikkim with a rhododendron sanctuary. Permit needed.
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