Gurudongmar Glacial Lake excursion
6 hours | Hard | Requires vehicle permit package
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Things to do in Lachen
Sikkim, India
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Start with Gurudongmar Glacial Lake excursion, Lachen Monastery visit, Lachenpa Village Walk. Then use the full Lachen guide to compare travel tips, reach details, and nearby stays.
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Lachen Monastery visit
1 hour | Easy | Free
Lachenpa Village Walk
2 hours | Easy | Explore local houses
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It is the gateway to the spectacular, high-altitude Gurudongmar Lake (5,430 meters) and offers raw Himalayan village culture and dramatic snow mountain landscapes.
Travel tip
Gurudongmar Lake is at 17,800 feet (5,430 meters). Acclclimatize in Lachen and avoid running at the lake.
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