Lachen Village
Lachen
A mountain village at about 2,750 metres and the required overnight stop before Gurudongmar Lake. Its traditional village self-governance and wooden houses are well preserved.
Lachen lies in another valley on the west side of Lachung, and the two rivers meet at Chungthang. Villagers are Lachenpa, and they keep a traditional village council called Dzongsu, which strictly manages tourist numbers and behaviour. Most itineraries stop here for a night and set out before dawn the next day for Gurudongmar Lake. Outside the village there are viewpoints from which you can see Kangchenjunga. Accommodation is simple, and nights are cold, so bring warm clothing and altitude-sickness medication.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lachen Monastery
- Chungthang
- Naga Waterfall
- Bhim Nala Falls
- Yumthang Valley
- Thangu Valley
- Lachung Village
- Lachung Monastery