Lachen is a town in North Sikkim district in the Indian state of Sikkim.[1] It is located at an elevation of 2,750 metres. The name Lachen means "big pass". The town is being promoted as a tourist destination by the Sikkimese government. The town forms the base to the Chopta Valley and Gurudongmar Lake. An annual yak race, the Thangu is held here in summer.
| 1 | Nearest Airport: | Bagdogra (IXB) | |
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| 2 | Nearest Railhead: | New Jalpaiguri (NJP) | |
| 3 | Type of Cuisines: | Tibetean And Indian | |
| 4 | Top Local Restaurants outside the hotels: | The Steakhouse,Oliveiras Restaurant | |
| 5 | How to Reach: | by Private Vehicles | |
Sightseeing Places to see in Lachen
Chopta Valley
Chopta Valley Lachen. Lachen's most shining gem of all, Chopta Valley lies sprawled at an altitude of 4023 m on the way to Gurudongmar Lake. Despite of being a tourist hotspot, Chopta valley is able to maintain itself as a pristine and tranquil destination.
Gurudongmar Lake
Gurudongmar Lake. Gurudongmar is a high altitude lake close to Tibet border in North Sikkim. It is the land of Yaks, blue ships and other high altitude animals of Sikkim and Tibet. The snow-fed milky water of the lake is one of the major sources of Tista, the most important river in Sikkim and North Bengal.
| Other Places to visit in Sikkim |
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| Gangtok |
| Pelling |
| Lachung |
| Adventurous Activities In Sikkim |
| Namchi |
| Ravangla |
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