India /Sikkim /North Sikkim /Lachen

The town of Lachen is located in the Indian state of Sikkim. This town is located in the northern part of Sikkim, and is one of the most beautiful places in the entire state. Lachen is a small town that is located at an altitude of around 8838 feet. It lies on the North Sikkim highway; hence access to Lachen is quite easy.There are many interesting places in and around Lachen that you can visit during your trip to the place. Lachen is primarily famous as a sightseeing spot, with its many viewpoints that provides splendid shots of nearby mountains and greenery. You can also travel to from Lachen, as this scenic destination is located quite near the place. This valley is a famous spot among tourists who love hiking and bird watching, and it is an important place that you should visit. Green Lake is another famous tourist spot near Lachen that is open for tourist access. You can also take a trip to Kunchenjunga National Park, which is located near Lachen and has a wide variety of wildlife. Gurudongmar Lake is another important must visit destination that is also considered sacred by Hindus and Buddhists, but foreigners will not be allowed to visit this lake, which is near the Indo-China border.

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Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 737120

STD Code: 3592

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Jun

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The village of Lachen lies at the distance of 126 kilometer from Gangtok. It is located at the height of 9920 feet. The numerous hot springs, pristine lakes and exciting trekking routes is what makes this destination truly appreciable. The best time to visit Lachen lies between the month of March to early July and from October to mid December. At an altitude of 8500 ft Lachen is alluring in its simplicity. Not yet as big a tourist destination as Lachung, it retains a freshness which is very appealing. Lachen is the starting point for some of the most interesting treks in North Sikkim as well as the gateway to the holy Guru Dongmar and Tso Lhamu lakes.You can visit the Lachen Gompa here and sample the simple village life of the ‘Lachenpas’. On your tour to the Lachen village, do not forget to visit the most exotic attraction of the Lachen -the Lachen Monastery. The Lachen Monastery was built in the year 1844 that belongs to the Nyingmapa order. Tourists can venture into the apple orchards and vast fields.

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By Air : Flights can be taken to the nearest airport, which in this case lies in the town of Siliguri. This airport, also called as the Bagdogra Airport, is connected to all major Indian cities through a series of flights and many carriers. Regular flights to many places and destinations, including New Delhi, Guwahati and Kolkata, will be available from the airport in Bagdogra. Flights are very comfortable to travel in, and charges will depend on the distance covered. Flight charges will range around Rs 4,000 to 7,000 from Bangalore to Bagdogra. Flight fares from New Delhi will range around Rs 3,500 to 7,900. Buses and jeeps will be available from the airport in Bagdogra to Lachen.

By Train : Siliguri and Guwahai have the nearest popular railway station which is well connected to many other cities. To reach Lachen from here, tourists can take buses or hire taxis.

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Marbat ; Venue:  Mahal Area ; Period :  Morning ; Details:  On prosperas Day of Dashera.
Saga Dawa ; Venue:  lachen ; Period :  June ; Details:  You might have heard of the Buddhist Spirituality or you may be a follower yourself. If that is a case, you will love to take part in Saga Dawa, a festival that marks three important events in Lord Buddha’s life. Celebrated at Lachen monastery in mid-June, it symbolises the day when Gautam Buddha was born, the day of enlightenment and the day he left this world.
Lampokhari Tourism Festival ; Venue:  lachen ; Period :  March – April ; Details:  It is celebrated in the month of March and April and is marked with boating in the Lampokhari Lake, horse Equestrian activity around the Lake, conservational archery contest and short treks to hilltops and scenic points. The festival offers visitors cultural shows, exotic flowers and local ethnic cuisine to excite your taste buds.

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