Lachung Village
Lachung
A mountain village in the Lachung valley at about 2,700 metres, with wooden houses and waterfalls scattered beneath snowy peaks. It is the overnight base for trips to Yumthang Valley and Zero Point.
Lachung means 'small pass.' Most residents belong to the Lachungpa people, who retain the traditional self-governing assembly called Zumsa. The village stretches along both banks of the Lachung River, with waterfalls cascading down the surrounding cliffs, and apple orchards bloom in spring. Almost every North Sikkim itinerary includes an overnight stay here. In the evening you can stroll through the village and visit handmade carpet workshops. Accommodation is mainly homestays and simple hotels. Winters are cold, and power outages are common.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lachung Monastery
- Bhim Nala Falls
- Katao
- Chungthang
- Yumthang Valley
- Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary
- Lachen Village
- Lachen Monastery