Gurudongmar Glacial Lake excursion
6 hours | Hard | Requires vehicle permit package
Where to visit
Where to visit in Lachen?
Sikkim, India
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Lachen is a remote, high-altitude mountain village situated in the North Sikkim district, perched at an altitude of 2,750 meters. Flanked by snow-capped peaks, pine forests, and glacial streams, it is the home of the Lachenpa community, who maintain a unique self-governing local administrative system (Dzumsa), and serves as the base for journeys to the sacred Gurudongmar Lake.
Lachen is a remote, high-altitude mountain village situated in the North Sikkim district, perched at an altitude of 2,750 meters. Flanked by sno...
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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.
Best time
March to June, October to December
How to reach
From Gangtok, drive north along the rugged North Sikkim highway. The route requires a sturdy 4x4 or high-clearance SUV.
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