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Lachen
Sikkim 2686m
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Lachen is a high-altitude Lachenpa Bhutia mountain village sitting at 2,750 meters in North Sikkim. Serving as the gateway to the sacred, crystal-blue Gurudongmar Lake (17,800 ft — one of the highest lakes in the world) and Thangu Valley, Lachen offers wooden alpine homestays amidst towering snow peaks.
💡Why Visit?
Visit Lachen to undertake the bucket-list journey to holy Gurudongmar Lake at 17,800 ft, explore Chopta & Thangu snow valleys, and experience authentic Lachenpa Bhutia hospitality.
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Quick Facts
RegionSikkim
CountryIndia
Altitude2686m
Budget Stay₹1,500/night
Budget Food₹400/day
🌡️ Weather & Best Time
Best months: Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov, Dec
Sep · Monsoon Rain
Temperate/Subtropical climate with annual temperatures between 5°C and 13°C.
Temperature range (°C)
Sep
🌧️Monsoon Rain
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Temperature12° – 17°C
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Rainfall358mm
💡Okay
💡Heavy rain — carry gear
Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo
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Where to Stay
🎒 Deluxe
₹1,500/night
- Lachen Family Homestays
- Wooden Alpine Lodges
🏨 Premium
₹3,700/night
- Hotel Lachen Heritage
- Apple Orchard Resort Lachen
✨ Luxury
₹8,000/night
- The Grand Lachen
- Khenkhim Regency
Local Cuisine
⭐ Sikkimese Hot Gundruk Soup & Thukpalocal
⭐ Steamed Pork/Veg Momos with Chutneystreet
⭐ Chhang (Local Millet Beer)local