Lachung is a village in North Sikkim, India, situated at an altitude of 9,600 feet from the city of Gangtok. It will undoubtedly take place at the very top to enjoy the natural beauty of nature. Such a beautiful, picturesque mountain village like Sikkim will rarely be found. From Gangtok to Lachung, you will be accompanied by nature's splendor, and numerous mountain fountains dotted on every turn along the path to Lachung.
This mountain village named Lachung is as soggy as nature's pictures. Population is very low. The mountains and the forest floor. The sky reaches the rows of pine, fur and incense. There are several species of rhododendrons. Teesta is passing by. This branch of the Teesta is the Lachung and Lachen of the Pushka River.
Also check out the carpet weaving center and the gumfat in Lachung village if you have time on hand. Spend the night at Lachung and start the next morning on your way to the Yumthang Valley. The distance from Lachung is only 23 km. The Yumthang Valley, at an altitude of 11,800 feet, is completely covered in snow during the winter, then another variant of it. The rest of the valley, wrapped in a carpet of green grass for the rest of the time, will entice people to travel by the Nile Ranga River. At the beginning of the valley there is a warm stream.
The Yumthang Valley crosses the Yumeshdong or Zero Point. Zero point distance from Yumthang is 23 km. China is close to the border, so ordinary tourists are allowed this far. The unobtrusive natural beauty of Yumessamdong, which is 15000 feet high, will catch the eye.
Another route (crossing the bridge over the river) from Lachung can be reached by cutting off the Ice Kingdom (Katao), which is 24 km from Lachung. Although it is officially closed for tourists, local drivers and tour agents can manage permits.
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Suitable time to visit Lachung:
Lachung travel is a bit uncertain due to the frequent breaks of the road during the monsoon (June-August), due to heavy snow from December to February, but it can be visited at any time of the rest of the year. In April-May, the 'Valley of Flower' is filled with rhododendrons of different colors in the Yumthang Valley, as well as primula and other varieties of flowers that enhance the beauty. During the rest of the year, the lush green valley, the blue river flowing through its chest, the mountain range falling on the crown of snow attract the tourists.
Way to Lachung:
First you need to reach the city of Siliguri with a tourist visa in India. Then from there you will have to rent a jeep at 3500 rupees and go to Gangtok. It will take like 4 hours. Lactation and rotation of the lachung are carried out in the package 2 nights or 3 nights from the gangtak. 2 nights 5-day package (including Yumthang) per capita costs 1-5 Taka (stay, travel, all costs incurred), and 3 nights in 5-day package (including Yumthang) per capita costs Tk 5-7 (stay, travel). With). Up to 5 passengers will be in the car, depending on the cost of the package tour Many travel agents from Gangtok arrange package tours.
Where to stay:
Lachung has to stay for Nidan one night. Hotels and accommodation are included in the tour package.
It is better not to rush to higher altitudes. Physical problems can arise.
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