Lachung Tour Packages

Ans: Lachung is an unexplored Himalayan Mountain village located at an altitude of 9600 ft above sea level in the North Sikkim district. It is sharing its border with the panoramic Tibet.

Ans: Lachung is most picturesque small town of Sikkim in Himalayan Mountains which attracts thousands of tourists every year to enjoy its magnificence and natural scenic beauty. Embraced by snow capped mountain peaks, breathtaking waterfalls, sparkling streams and apple orchards make it a perfect holiday destination.

Ans: The nearest city is the capital of Sikkim, Gangtok from where you can drive to Lachung. It takes approx. 5 Hours drive.

Ans: Foreigners must obtain Inner Line Permit (ILP) to visit Sikkim. These can be obtained from all Indian Missions, Sikkim Tourism Offices at New Delhi, Kolkata, District Magistrates Office of Darjeeling, Siliguri, and Rangpo. Apart from ILP, Restricted Area Permit ( RAP) is required to visit Lachung. However, Indian citizens also need a permit but it is a simple police permit.

Ans: There are no fees charged for obtaining Inner Line Permit.

Ans: Foreign travelers need to be in a group of two or more to be able to avail the permit to visit Lachung.

Ans: One can visit Lachung from March to June and from October to December. Who wants to enjoy snowfall, he should visit in the month of December.

Ans: Lachung is a small village in North-Sikkim. One can find decent hotels with basic amenities. Some recommended hotels are Yarlam Resort, Khangri Karpo, Etho Metho, Alpine Resort, Lachung Heritage.

Ans: Lachung is a beautiful village which gives you a panoramic view of Himalaya. Some of the attractions you can visit are :

Lachung Gompa - Built around 1880, the monastery is situated amidst apple orchards across the river from the town centre.

You will also see Apple Plant as Lachung is famous for its apples, peaches and apricots.

Visit the Shingba Rhododendron sanctuary through which flows the Yumthang Chu. The sanctuary is known for its abundance of Rhododendron trees and shrubs.

Ans: Lachung is 117 Kms drive from Gangtok. The roads are good in conditions.

Ans: Yes, you can visit Lachung and Lachen together which required minimum 4-5 Nights. Indian Holiday offers you a package which includes these two places together which can be booked from following link :

• North Sikkim Tour

Ans: Most hotels are vegetarian here but those belonging to the locals of Lachung, giving you a more authentic experience offer non-vegetarian options as well which are usually prepared completely separately keeping religious sentiments in mind.

Ans: Yumthang is situated at a height of 11800 feet is popularly known as 'Valley of Flowers' of North East which is at approx. 30 Kms from Lachung.

Ans: Bhutia, Lepcha, Nepali. Apart from it, Hindi also is spoken.

Ans: Heavy woolen garments should carry with you for visiting Lachung.

Ans: Lossong & Saga Dawa are the main festival of Lachung.

Ans: As Lachung is a small village, so Credit cards are not accepted here.

Ans: One or two ATMs are vailable at Lachung, but don't rely on it as most of the time is does not operational. Better carry cash while you are leaving from Gangtok.

Ans: Yes, it is available but network is poor. Internet connection is very weak at Lachung.

Ans: Medicines for allergy, common cold and motion sickness is a must. Carry enough woollen clothes and rent an overcoat, gloves and snow boots from a local vendor.

Ans: Some of the places that you can explroe along with Lachaung are Darjeeling, Gangtok etc.