India /Sikkim /North Sikkim /Lachung
The town of Lachung is located in the Indian state of Sikkim. This town is located in the northern part of the state in North Sikkim district, and it is located at an altitude of 9600 feet. Lachung is a tourist hotspot and a scenic destination that is located at the point where two tributaries Lachung and converge. These are the tributaries of the river Teesta. This town is frequented by tourists because of the many waterfalls that are located in the region. Snow capped mountains can also be seen near the region.There are a few important places that you can also visit during your trip to Lachung. Mount Katao is a popular destination near Lachung that lies at a distance of thirty kilometers. This destination is only open for tourists in India. You can also visit the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary near Lachung, which is a popular destination among tourists.
Lachung
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Category : Hill Station
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 737101
STD Code: 3592
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Best Time to Visit: Oct – Jun
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Lachung is a town in northeast Sikkim, India. It is located in the North Sikkim district and is near the border with Tibet.Lachung Gompa is one such destination which is a tourist hotspot. Also called as Lachung Monastery, this place attracts many pilgrims into its fold. This is a very old monastery that was built in the year 1880. There are many murals here that will delight history buffs, and the monastery also sports two wheels.
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By Air : Gangtok airport is one of the nearest airports to the city from where you can get regular flights to different destinations. This airport is well equipped with modern facilities which offer you with the utmost comfort. The Lachen River and Lachung Rivers, tributaries of the River Teesta. The word Lachung means “small pass”. The town is approximately 125 km from the capital Gangtok. A visit to Lachung is certainly a rare opportunity to comprehend Sikkim in the best possible manner. The term ‘Lachung’ literally means ‘Small Mountain”. Lachung is one amongst the most beautiful villages that is adorned with the vista of snow-capped mountains, astounding waterfalls and dazzling streams.
By Train : Lachung railway station is nearby the city which can be accessible by road. You can hire any of the available public transport to reach there. Rail network is well connected and make your journey comfortable.
By Bus : This city is the hill station and people mostly prefer to travel through road. Uses to move from Yoone place to another. Gangtok (113 km) is easily connected to Lachung with the road transport facility.
By Taxi : This city is the hill station and people mostly prefer to travel through road. You can get taxi, jeeps to move from one place to another. Gangtok (113 km) is easily connected to Lachung with the road transport facility.
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Lhabab Dhuchen ; Venue: Lachung ; Period : November ; Details: This festival symbolizes the descent of Lord Buddha from the heaven of the thirty three gods after visiting his mother ‘Queen Maha Maya’. The queen did not live long after the birth of lord Buddha and took rebirth in the heaven of the thirty three gods. ‘Lha’ means god in Bhutia language, ‘bab’ means descent and ‘Dhuchen’ means festival. This festival is held in the middle of November, on the 23rd day of the 9th month according to the Bhutia calendar.
Saga Dawa ; Venue: Lachung ; Period : June ; Details: It is another festival of the city which is celebrated by the Buddhism. It is the day of Gautam Buddha.
Lossong ; Venue: Lachung ; Period : January ; Details: This is one of the most famous festivals in Lachung which is also the New Year of the Bhutia people. It is celebrated in the month January, when pooja is performed.
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