This week was all about Sikkim and its magical biodiversity! Through this blog, we bring you another beautiful place from the tourism treasure of Sikkim. It’s Lachung – an unexplored and hidden gem of Sikkim. Why visit Lachung? If a question like this is hovering around your brain, then we have some food for you thought. A few places that make Lachung a must-visit place in Sikkim have complied in this blog. Additionally, you will find some crazy and helpful tips to make your tour more enjoyable.

Swipe up to know what makes Lachung a surreal place for every adventure seeker?

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Lachung Monastery

Visiting Sikkim and not paying heed to its exquisite monasteries is like reading India Chalk’s blog and not sharing it with your friends! Honestly, we bet Lachung monastery is something you don’t want to miss when in Sikkim. It is pleasing, beautiful and will add a lot of spiritual value to your tour. 

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Why Visit Lachung Monastery?

1. Architectural graduer of the place.
2. The daily rituals and customs of the Buddhist monks.
3. Interact with the locals and know the stories of how idols of Buddha, Guru and Chenrezig were brought to this monastery from Tibet.
4. Hold your breath for the amazing Lama Dance Festival - the festival of masked men!

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Yumthang Valley

Behold your excitement as you are about to witness heaven on earth! Truly, the Yumthang Valley is another answer to your question – why visit Lachung? Covered in different species of Rhododendrons, it appears as if the valleys draped a sheet of colourful and soothing flowers! Don’t miss out on the hot springs adjacent to the flower valley.

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Why Visit Yumthang Valley?

1. A wholesome trek to the valley.
2. If you are a botanical lover, then this is heaven for you.
3. Bath in the hot springs if you get a chance.
4. These hot springs contain amazing healing power.

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Gurudongmar Lake

One of the most photogenic locations in Lachung is the Gurudongmar Lake. The lake remains crystal clear to date away from the wrath of pollution. It is considered highly spiritual by the Hindu, Buddhist and Sikh communities. At an altitude of approximately 5000 metres above sea level, Gurudongmar lake is the highest altitude fresh water lake in Sikkim.

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Why Visit Gurudongmar Lake

1. Scenic view of snow-clad peaks of Sikkim.
2. Experience the beauty of the snowy biodiversity of Sikkim.

Looking For Some

Other Prominent Places in Lachung

Trek To Zero Point – Touch the Indo-China border. The surprise is – you are standing now at 15,000 ft above sea level! Don’t fail to click on some amazing photos. 

Bhim Nala Waterfalls – Pack some extra clothes because you are about to witness the largest waterfalls of Sikkim. The water falls from a great height in 3 different tiers making it an irresistible location.

We are leaving the blog here itself. Why? Because we want you to fill this up for us. Sitting in Mumbai we can just give you information about what to visit, but you can bring us the authentic experience and answers to ‘Why Visit Lachung’?

If you have travel stories, send us along and we will feature you of course on our page. Because similar to unexplored destinations, there are unheard stories too!