Lachen (Sikkimese town)

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 commands a panoramic view of the Himalayan mountains and is abundant in wildlife. The town forms the base to the Chopta Valley and Gurudongmar Lake. An annual yak race, the "Thangu" is held here in summer.

Transport

Lachen is about 120 km from Gangtok, can be reached via road, a 6 hours adventurous journey from Gangtok. It has population of around 1000. You can find guest house to stay easily.

While going in north direction you will find an old town of Thangu, in Thangu the day temperature is from 4 degree celcius to 12 degree celcius even in the months of June and July.

Gurudongmar Lake can be reached from Lachen, a panoramic, sacred lakes in the Great Himalayas Region.

The best time to visit Lachen is from November to June.