Welcome to Lachen Valley

Lachen is a town in North Sikkim district in the Indian state of Sikkim. 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. It has a population of around 1,000. Lachen has its own system of rules and regulations known as Dzumsa. The heads of the Dzumsa are known as Pipon and Gyenbos.

Best Price of Taxi Services for Lachen Valley

Vehicle Type	Off-Season	Season
Small	Not Allowed	Not Allowed
Normal	3,500 / Day	4,000 / Day
Luxury	4,000 / Day	4,500 / Day

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Small Vehicle : Wagon-R / Santro / Alto / Similar
Normal Vehicle : Maxx / Sumo / Bolero / Similar
Luxury Vehicle : Innova / Xylo / Scorpio / Similar

Season : April 10 - June 10, September 10 - Nov end, Dec 20 - Jan 15
Off Season : Rest all

Places covered:

1. Tashi View Point 2. Mangan Town 3. Naga WaterFall 4. Tong check post 5. Chungthang Valley 6. Lachen Valley

Thangu & Chopta Valley

Thangu valley occupies a very broad valley at the junction of the Thangu Chu, Chopta chu & Lassur Chu. It is situated at an altitude of 14000ft. Both the valley erupts riots of colours in the month of June & July. In the month of Dec/Jan you can play in the snow or even walk.

Lachung Valley

Lachung is a town and hill station in northeast Sikkim, India. It is located in the North Sikkim district near the border with Tibet. Lachung is at an elevation of about 9,600 feet (2,900 m) and at the confluence of the lachen and Lachung Rivers, both tributaries of the River Teesta.

Gurudongmar Lake

Situated at a height of 17,800 feet, it is considered one the most sacred lakes by the Buddhists and Hindus alike. The beautiful and awe inspiring lake (190 kms from Gangtok) remains milky in colour throughout the year. The panoramic and scenic beauty of the place is a sight to behold.

Chungthang Valley

A small town on way to Yumthang, it stands at the confluence of the rivers Lachen chu and Lachung chu. The North Sikkim highway bifurcates from here with one road leading to Lachen and the other to Lachung. Chungthang valley is considered to be a holy place which has been blessed by Guru.

Lachen Valley

Lachen is a town in North Sikkim district in the Indian state. 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.

Yumthang Valley

The Yumthang Valley is a grazing pasture surrounded by the Himalayan mountains in the North Sikkim district of Sikkim. It is at an elevation of 11,693 ft above msl at a distance of 150 kilometres (93 mi) from the state capital Gangtok.It is popularly known as 'Valley of Flowers'.

Visit Mangan

Mangan is a town and the headquarters of North Sikkim district in the Indian State of Sikkim. The town is connected to the capital Gangtok by a metalled road. The town opens up the Tibetan Plateau.

Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary

Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary is a nature park in the Indian state of Sikkim. It has forty species of rhododendron trees. It is located in the Yumthang Valley north of Lachung in North Sikkim district. Bird species found in the park include Wood snipe and Hoary-throated barwing.

Tashi Viewpoint

This is a view point in Gangtok. The view of the city is very beautiful from here. A small Ganesh temple just next to the television tower on the hill is popularly known as Ganesh Tok. About 11 km from the Gangtok city is Hanuman Tok, dedicated to Lord Hanuman is situated.

Naga Falls

This is one of the best falls you will find in Sikkim. You will reach here after a hour drive from mangan.

Toong Check Post

This is the first Check Post to enter North Sikkim. It is 12 kms from Naga Falls. The view of Teesta river is best from this place.

Welcome to Lachen Valley

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Places covered:

Thangu & Chopta Valley

Lachung Valley

Gurudongmar Lake

Chungthang Valley

Lachen Valley

Yumthang Valley

Visit Mangan

Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary

Tashi Viewpoint

Naga Falls

Toong Check Post

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