Lachung & Yumthang travel guide

Things to do in Lachung & Yumthang

1. Yumthang Valley

   3 h · Free

   Yumthang Valley is a nature sanctuary in Sikkim surrounded by the Himalayan mountains. It features a river, hot springs, yaks, and rolling meadows. Visitors can see rhododendrons in April and May or snow in winter.

2. Zero Point (Yumesamdong)

   2 h · Free

   Zero Point, also known as Yumesamdong, features vast snowfields at an altitude of 4,700 m in Sikkim. It is a stunning high-altitude viewpoint where civilian vehicles can go no further.

   Tip: Carry heavy woolen clothes and rent snow boots at Yumthang before heading up.

3. Gurudongmar Lake

   5 h · Free

   Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world, located in Sikkim. It is surrounded by barren hills and snow-capped mountains, offering a pristine and quiet high-altitude landscape.

   Tip: Carry heavy woollens and windproof layers to manage the extreme cold

4. Lachung Monastery

   45 min · Free

   Lachung Monastery is a peaceful village monastery located above the river in Sikkim. Set in a scenic mountain town near the Tibetan border, it sits at the confluence of local rivers.

   Tip: Dress modestly and respect local customs while visiting the monastery.

5. Seven Sisters Falls

   20 min · Free

   Seven Sisters Falls are roadside waterfalls located on the way up in Lachung and Yumthang, Sikkim. Travellers can easily stop by to view the cascading water directly from the road during their journey.

Where to stay in Lachung & Yumthang

• Lachung

  ₹2,000–5,000 incl. meals

  Package hotels with meals.

• Lachen

  ₹1,500–3,500 incl. meals

  Base for Gurudongmar.

What to eat

• Thukpa & momos

  local dish

  Hot food at the lodges.

• Chhurpi

  local dish · veg

  Hard yak cheese.