Mangan district

A high-mountain region in northern Sikkim, where villages such as Lachung and Lachen lead to flower-filled valleys and sacred plateau lakes in magnificent scenery.

Mangan district, formerly North Sikkim district, lies in northern Sikkim, deep in the high Himalaya. It is sparsely populated, mostly by Lepcha and Bhutia communities. Travelers usually base themselves in Lachung and Lachen to visit Yumthang Valley, where rhododendrons bloom in spring, and high-altitude landscapes such as the very high Gurudongmar Lake. The area is a restricted zone: you must travel with a licensed travel agency and obtain a permit, and some areas are off-limits to foreigners. The best seasons are April to June and October to November; landslides are common in the monsoon, and snow closes high roads in winter. The usual approach is by road from Gangtok.

Destinations

• North Sikkim

Itineraries

• Gangtok & North Sikkim Alpine Circuit – Starting from Gangtok, stay in Lachung and Lachen to explore Yumthang Valley and Gurudongmar Lake.
• Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok & Lachung Panorama – Travel from Darjeeling into Sikkim, covering tea gardens, ancient capitals, the modern capital, and northern alpine val…