Lachen is a town in North Sikkim district in the Indian state of Sikkim. It is located at an elevation of 2,750 meters. The name Lachen means "big pass". The town is being promoted as a tourist destination by the Sikkim’s government. The town forms the base to the Chopta Valley and Gurudongmar Lake. An annual yak race, the Thangu is held here in summer
Lachen is about 129 kilometers (80 mi) from the capital Gangtok, and can be reached via a six-hour road journey. A short two-day-long trekking route also connects the Yumthang Valley to Lachen
The village commands a panoramic view of the Himalayan Mountains and is abundant in wildlife.
The best time to visit the destination is from October to February.
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State: Sikkim
Distance From Taranagar: 1882 Km.
Min Temp: 8.66℃
Max Temp: 16.03℃
Weather: MOSTLY CLOUDY STARTING IN THE AFTERNOON.
Altitude : 2665 Meters
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Number of People: | 32 |
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Number of Days: | 32 |
Number of Rooms: | 23 |
Rent Per Room Per Day: | 23 |
Number of People: | 32 |
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Budget per Person: | 32 |
Total Budget | 23 |
Total Expenses | 1212 |
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