Lachen offers a variety of transportation options for tourists, including flights, trains, and roads. The city is well connected to all the major Indian cities, so it is very easy to get here. Here, we have provided a detailed guide on how to reach Lachen. You can pick any mode of transportation according to your preferences. When you book Lachen tour packages with us, you won’t have to worry about transportation since we provide it with our package.
Lachen By Flight
Bagdogra Airport and Pakyong Airport are the nearest airports to Lachen, located 202km and 135km away, respectively. Both airports are well-connected to major Indian cities, such as Delhi, Kolkata, and Guwahati. After arriving at the airport, you can take a taxi, bus, or cab to Gangtok. Alternatively, you can fly via helicopter to Gangtok from Bagdogra Airport.
To visit Lachen, you need an ILP (Inner Line Permit). After getting the permit, you have to stay the night in Gangtok, and the following day, you can leave. The distance from Gangtok to Lachen is approximately 114 km and will take around 4.5 hours.
| Location | Aerial Distance | Travel Time | Popular Flight | Airport |
|
Delhi to Pakyong |
1132km |
5 hours 30 minutes |
Multi Airline |
Indira Gandhi International Airport |
|
Delhi to Bagdogra |
1121km |
2 hr 15 min |
Air India Express |
Indira Gandhi International Airport |
|
Mumbai to Pakyong |
1841km |
8 hours |
Multi Airline |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport |
|
Mumbai to Bagdogra |
1793 km |
3 hours 15 minutes |
IndiGo & Air India Express |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport |
|
Guwahati to Pakyong |
330km |
1 hour 30 minutes |
SpiceJet & Alliance Air |
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport |
|
Kolkata to Pakyong |
518km |
1 hour 30 minutes |
SpiceJet & Alliance Air |
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport |
Lachen By Train
The nearest railway station to Lachen is New Jalpaiguri (NJP), located about 198 kilometers away. Several trains run between NJP and most Indian cities, including Guwahati, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
The most convenient way to reach Lachen by train is to first come from the station to Gangtok and then, after a night halt, visit Lachen the next day. Also, Lachen is around 114 km from Gangtok, and one can quickly get taxis and buses from here to the main parts of Sikkim.
| From | Distance (Rail) | Travel Time | Recommended Train |
Railway Station |
|
Delhi to NJP |
1500 km |
1 d |
Dbr Rajdhani |
New Delhi |
|
Mumbai to NJP |
2294 km |
1 d 19 hr 5 min |
Ltt Guwahati Ex |
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus |
|
Kolkata to NJP |
566 km |
07 hr |
Vande Bharat Exp |
Howrah |
|
Guwahati to NJP |
486 km |
06 hr |
Avadh Assam Exp |
Guwahati |
Lachen By Road
As Lachen is situated among rough terrain and snow-capped mountains, traveling by road will be an unforgettable experience. Taxis and state buses are available from Gangtok, Mangan, Chungthang, Siliguri, and Darjeeling to Lachen. For those traveling to Lachen by road, here’s the distance, travel time, and highway to take:
From these cities, you can drive to Lahen or take a bus or taxi to Gangtok. After spending the night here, leave for Lachen for an exciting vacation. The journey through the mountain roads will be one of the highlights of your trip.
| Location | Distance | Time | Route |
|
Siliguri to Lachen distance |
193 km |
7 hours 15 min |
NH10 & Gangtok-Chungthang Rd |
|
Gangtok to Lachen distance |
124 km |
4 hours 54 min |
Singtam – Chungthang Rd |
|
Lachen to Lachung distance |
49 km |
1 hours 49 min |
Lachen Rd |
|
Lachen to Gurudongmar lake distance |
64 km |
2 hours 11 min |
Gurudongmar Road |
|
Lachen to Pelling distance |
183 km |
6 hours 53 min |
NH510 |
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