Lachen Lachung Tour Packages
The small town of Lachung sits at an elevation of 3000m (from the sea level) and at the meeting point of two major tributaries Lachen river and Lachung river of river Teesta in the northeast part of Sikkim. It is not so far from the land of monasteries, Gangtok. Our Lachung package will take you straight up to some of the frozen peaks of Shivalik Hills and on the other hand you will get the chance to look closely at the lives of common people and their beliefs in Buddhism. We understand all your excitement and desperation to explore more and more and so our package is designed in such a way that it will cover all the places which will make your trip Lachung unforgettable.
About Lachung Tourism
The town is located at the footsteps of Tibet. It consists of many of the highest peaks of the Himalayas and sparkling streams. The snow covered mountains will steal your heart. The town is famous for its magnificent landscapes and serene beauty. The view of Lachung river flowing in between the mountains in its purest form will leave you mesmerized.
The rich culture and strong traditional values will make you feel fond of this town. The place offers some of the most delicious fruits like apples, apricots and peaches. You will get to see the orchards of apple. The hand woven blankets and sweaters of Lachung will definitely make a place in your shopping bag. The local market is full of attractive and useful things like traditional flower vases, handmade carpets and many Buddhist relics. You can have access to very rare medicinal herbs and different ancient therapies .
The people of Lachung are very heartwarming and happy. They are proud of their culture and love to live a simple life. The Yumthang valley (valley of flowers) is one of the most beautiful places one can imagine. The tourists have named it as “The Heaven valley”. The town has one of the oldest monastery known as Lachung monastery, which is located at a height of 12000ft. It gives you the entire view of Lachung valley. Another exciting adventure of this package will be a visit to Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary which is situated in the northern region of Lachung. This place is spread over total are of 43sq km. You will get to see more than 40 different species of rhododendron shrubs .
Our Lachen Lachung packages also consist of recreational activities like paragliding, mountain biking, trekking, river rafting and many more. We know the native people well and thus we will make everything very simple and accessible for you.
Major tourist attractions of Lachung Package are –
Yumthang valley
Lachung monastery
Shingba Rhododendron sanctuary
Yumesamdong (Zero point)
Chungthang
Mt. Katao
Handicraft centre
