One of the best things about Lachung is all the beautiful nature. Many tourists flock to Lachung each year just to enjoy the pristine Himalaya. Situated at the confluence of Lachen and Lachung river in Sikkim, , Lachung is is the home to the pristine streams, cascading waterfalls, exotic apple orchards and the most beautiful mountain ranges of Eastern Himalaya. It also has a centuries old Buddhist monastery along with a handicraft center to get a glimpse of the region’s culture.
Top attractions in Lachung
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- Yumthang
Yumthang: The picturesque Yumthang Valley is situated at an altitude of 3564 meters in the North of Sikkim. Popularly known as the ‘valley of flowers’ like the one in Uttarakhand, it is home to a zillion flowers, breathtaking surroundings, spectacular mountains & a pristine river. A taxi ride from Lachung to Yumthang valley which is just about 26 kms offers the spectacular view of the rhododendrons flowers on both sides during the season. During winter, a clear blanket of snow all around with soft, cotton-like snowfall makes the tourists feel like be in the paradise on earth. A Yak ride is something that a tourist can never miss on their visit to Yumthang. The anglers can also find their interests in the two well-stocked rivers – Yumthang chu and Puniya chu. About 7-8 km away from Yumthang there is the beautiful Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary with a area of 35 square kms which houses 38 different varieties of rhododendrons.
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- Katau, North Sikkim
Mount Katau: Located 28 kms from Lachung, Mt. Katao is amongst the magnificent sights you can imagine in the state. One has to obtain the special permit from the army to enter into the area where this majestic peak is located. It is a erfect place for adventure lovers as sports like skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing and stone grinding can be enjoyed here during the winter season.
