Gangtok to lachen

Gangtok-Lachen-Lachun-Yumthang Valley Sikkim is one of the most favorite tourist destinations of India among tourists and travel enthusiasts. Because of its beauty and habitation in Himalayas, it provides a lot of diverse tourist destinations. The picturesque landscapes of Himalayas may fulfill your enthusiasm or may increase your desire of travelling vigorously. Sikkim has distinguished biodiversity, lakes, rivers, valleys and mountain peaks etc. It also hosts Mt. Kanchenjunga which rises to 8,586 m or 28,169 feet from the sea level. It is the 2 nd highest Mountain peak of India after K2 Mountain and third highest mountain peak on the Earth. By apazo The Gangtok is considered to be a base for hikers and trekkers for going through Sikkim’s Himalayan mountain ranges. So fuel your craving of travelling or wanderlust by picking some tourist destinations of Sikkim for your next trip to the nature. Prepare your favorite bucket list from a variety of very well-known to some hidden jewels of Sikkim. There are 3 different sectors or set of tourist places to visit in single journey of one week. If you want to visit all the places of Sikkim then you have to take at least 2 or 3 visits or one visit of 2-3 weeks. 1 st Set: Gangtok (MG Market), Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass, Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple, Rumtek Monastery, Do DrulChorten, Enchey Monastery, Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Bakthang W...

I’m going to share with you my amazing trip from Gangtok to Lachen in Sikkim. Lachen is a beautiful village in the north of Sikkim, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and lush green valleys. It is also the gateway to the stunning Gurudongmar Lake, one of the highest lakes in the world. If you are looking for a serene and scenic getaway from the hustle and bustle of Gangtok, then Lachen is the perfect place for you. My son Judhajit (Babai) has completed his MBBS and internship in Gangtok, Sikkim. Jaya and I went there to get his things packed and transported.Sikkim is divided into four parts: North, South, East, and West.We managed to chip in a quick 3D2N road trip to North Sikkim during our stay and things were lined up to manage a trip. We, three of us, like to travel very well. Jaya has a problem of travel sickness on the circuitous roads of mountains. But that doesn’t daunt her from venturing on mountainous roads. She travels with her stock of medicines always in her purse. Gangtok lies in the East and the road north culminates with the villages of Lachen (‘big pass’) and Lachung (‘small pass’) beyond which the asphalt turns into a gravel track and eventually disappears. That’s where we’re headed. Permits Due to the proximity of the India-Tibet border, every tourist needs to take permit beforehand and it, generally, takes a day. The tour operators or the taxi drivers arrange for the permits and they only need copies of valid photo ID card and photographs for getting th...

Although India has many heavenly places to visit, North Sikkim is still regarded as the real slice of heaven, among others. And when it comes to wanderers, especially nature lovers, how can one miss out a picturesque place like Lachung. It’s a small mountain village situated about 118 kilometers from Gangtok (the capital of Sikkim), at an altitude of 8,610 ft. We can call Lachung an allrounder as it attracts and is loved by all kinds of people – be it a geek photographer, an adventure enthusiast or a newly wedded couple. So, why miss out on the marvelous places to visit in Lachung? 14 Places to Visit In Lachung Here’s a list of places to visit in Lachung, Sikkim that will only give you the serenity to cherish all your life. Take a look! • Yumthang Valley • Chopta Valley • Chungthang • Seven Sisters Waterfalls • Thangu • Mangan • Gurudongmar Lake • Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary • Green Lake • Yumesamdong (Zero Point) • Bhim Nala Falls • Lachung Monastery • Mount Katao • Singhik 1. Yumthang Valley This valley is one of the best Lachung tourist attractions and it will be a sin to miss experiencing the hidden beauty in it. It is home to a variety of breath-taking Himalayan flowers, twenty-four species, to be precise; hence popularly known as the valley of flowers. Each step on the magical and flower-spread grassy plains will give a unique feeling and has the potential to keep you in a state of peace and tranquillity for ages. Must Read: When visiting Lachung, go for Chungthan...

How To Reach Lachen Lachen- The Quaint Town With Sheer Beauty Lachen is a fabulous tourist destination of Sikkim where you will find adventure and beauty in plenty. Located at an altitude of 8500 ft above the sea level, Lachen is a quaint mountain town with wonderful surroundings of Rhododendron and conifer forests. It is inhabited by Lachenpas, a Sikkimese Bhutia community. The term Lachen means “Big Pass”. The village offers mesmerizing views of snow-capped Himalayan mountain peaks, rock cliffs, and glaciers. The town serves as a base to the Gurudongmar lake, Tso Lhamo Lake, Chopta Valley and other interesting treks. Suggested Read: Reach Lachen By Air The nearest airport to Lachen is the Bagdogra Airport in West Bengal which is around 200 kilometers from Lachen. From the airport, you can take a taxi and reach Gangtok first. You need Inner Line Permit (ILP) to visit Lachen which you can obtain through your travel agent . So get your permit while you stay in Gangtok for a day and then the next day leave early morning for Lachen. It is around 107 km from Gangtok and it takes around 4-5 hours to reach there. The most convenient and the only way to reach Lachen is to first come to Gangtok and then from there drive down to Lachen. The great news is that there is a new airport Pakyong Airport that has opened in the Pakyong village in Sikkim (around 35 km from Gangtok). The airport is around 135 km from Lachen and hence you can save your travel time to almost around 5-6 hours o...

Although Sikkim is the second smallest state in India in terms of area, it is a popular tourist destination for nature lovers. Sikkim, northeast of India, is surrounded by West Bengal, Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet. The total population of Sikkim covering an area of ​​6000 sq km is about 6 lakh. Gangtok is the largest city and capital of Sikkim. Sikkim is at the top of the list of tourist attractions as it is easy and cheap to travel from Bangladesh. Combined with the four districts of North Sikkim, East Sikkim, South Sikkim and West Sikkim, Sikkim is rich in mountain springs, deep valleys, medicinal forests and rich biodiversity. Every place in the suburbs like Gangtok and Lachung in Sikkim, with its alpine pastures, mountains, glaciers and thousands of wildflowers, attracts tourists. Another special attraction of this city is Sangu Lake which holds the boundless beauty of East Sikkim. Places of interest in Sikkim Sikkim has a lot of sights to see. However, most of the tourist spots are located in Gangtok, Lachung and Pelling. And Gangtok is the main hub for all the cities of Sikkim. Gangtok The capital city of Sikkim is Gangtok, which belongs to East Sikkim. Which is now known as the base camp for hikers for trekking from the Tibetan Buddhist center and the Himalayan peaks of Sikkim. Among the various attractions here, from Tashi View Point, Kanchenjunga and the surrounding hills can be seen. And for only 50 rupees, you can rent traditional clothes for taking pictures. The mus...