Which place is better Lachung or Pelling?

Pelling and Lachung can not be compared and both have their own beauty but certainly North Sikkim is most beautiful place is Sikkim. You can travel to Lachung/Yumthang with your kids. Make it as follows : Gangtok 1N > Lachen (Gurudongmar) 1N > Lachung 1N (Yumthang, Zero Point) > Gangtok 1N > Pelling 2N.

Which is best Lachen or Lachung?

If you are a non Indian then Gurudonar is prohibited so visiting Lachung is better option,even if a Indian for a 1 night tour Lachung is better option,if your preference is visiting Gurudonar then you can plan for Lachen.

Is Lachung Lachen open now?

Yumthang Valley in Lachung village of Sikkim now open for tourists.

What is the best time to visit Lachung?

Best Season to visit Lachung is October to June as the temperature is about 10°c to 16°c. Winter is chilly which sets during October till February. Temperature is 10°C and -5°C in winters. Heavy snowfall and continuous fog can be seen during these days.

Is one day enough for Lachung?

You will have to spend a night in Lachung in order to do yumthang valley etc. Lachung is approx 6 hrs from Gangtok so you cannot cover it in a day trip. You have to spend atleast 1 night in lachung.It will be a 1N 2D trip from gangtok. You need atleast 1 night stay in Lachung and cannot be done in a day trip.

Is it worth visiting Lachung?

Is Lachung worth visiting? Lachung is a serene hamlet in Sikkim which is certainly worth visiting. One can visit the monastery and can also go for a sightseeing excursion to Yumthang Valley, Gurudongmar Lake, Thangu Valley, Chungthang Valley, and more.

Is Yumthang Valley and zero point same?

It takes tourists about 1.5 hours to reach here from Yumthang Valley, which is 25 km away, and about 3 to 3.5 hours from Lachung. After reaching here, there are no civilian roads beyond and that is why it is called Zero Point.

How many days are enough for Lachung?

You need 3 days For yumthang valley, lachung & zero point. First you have to reach gangtok and submit your documents to any tour comany with whom you taking package of Yumthang Valley. Next day morning you will get permit and car will leave at 10-11 am… You will reach lachung at night.

Why is lachung famous?

Lachung, about 118kms from Gangtok in North Sikkim, is situated at an altitude of 8,858 ft. Also known as the ‘Small Pass’, Lachung is embraced by snow capped mountain peaks, breathtaking waterfalls, sparkling streams and apple orchards, also peaches and apricots.

Is there snowfall in Lachung?

Lachung typically has an alpine climate. This means that the village receives heavy snowfall during winter and remains pleasant during the summer season. Given its proximity to the Bay of Bengal, Lachung also receives heavy rainfall during monsoon.

Do I need permit to go to Lachung?

You can choose any tour operator while filling up the online form… a tour operator comes into play when you try to visit a protected area such as Lachung/Yumthang and then you need to get a special permit (protected area permit) done through the operator.