Monday, March 27, 2017

Lachung, the Small Pass

Lachung is a small hill station in northeast Sikkim approximately 125 kms from the state  capital Gangtok.



This charming town is located at an elevation of about 9600 feet at the confluence of the Lachen  and Lachung Rivers. In the local language the name translates to "Small Pass".



During winter the town is usually covered in snow. Even in summer one can see the snow covered peaks. It has been described as the "most picturesque village of Sikkim".



This picturesque place is a base location for tourists who wish to visit Yumthang Valley, Yumesamdong.



How to Reach: This place can be reached from Gangtok via Chungthang Road. But we have reached Lachung from Lachen via Lachen Road. In our trip we first covered the places around Lachen. This is just 50 kms away but the drive through the hilly terrain takes around 1 and half hours.

29 comments:

  1. Amazing place. Awesome pics.

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  2. Beautiful scenery ... stunning mountains!

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  3. Lachen looks like a wonderful place to visit, what exactly is a hill station?
    Happy Mosaic Monday.

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  4. What beautiful snow covered peaks and beautiful homes! The elevation of this town is very much the same as Colorado's mountain towns, and I imagine life there is also the same. Is there also skiing?

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  5. What a beautiful place. It must be a relief to visit there in the Summer and escape the heat.

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  6. A picturesque mountain village indeed -- I love the rhododendron blossom too

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  7. So beautiful - I've mentioned before that mountain scenery is my favorite. This town is higher than mine, I only live at 7,100 feet elevation.

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  8. Such a beautiful of hill..

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  9. Beautiful captures all!

    Wish you and yours a Happy Gudi Padva!

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  10. Beautiful. This is the side of India you don't often see.

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  11. The scenery is stunning!

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  12. Wow,beautiful town nestled between mountains,looks like an offbeat destination

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  13. What a charming mountain village! I like to see those laundries hung in the first photo and to imagine villagers live there.
    Have a good day.

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  14. The mountains are beautiful. I think I can hear it calling my name.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  15. Wonderful and intriguing mountains... I live in a flat country.. so I like them very much because I never see them in real

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  16. a LOVELY part of the world!
    ROG, ABCW

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  17. Beautiful places, there are many places to visit around Gangtok.

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  18. Lovely pictures..Sikkim is on my wish list:)

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  19. Beautiful views. Nice shots.

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  20. Nice photos! It looks like a beautiful area.

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  21. I like the look of the town too. Seem like a friendly town :)

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  22. Wonderful photos - looks like a great place to visit.

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  23. True for the words! Very beautiful place with breathtaking views on snow mountains. Seems the kids had great time

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  24. I bet the scenery is stunning, no matter which route you take. What a gorgeous part of the world.

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  25. Those mountains are so dramatic. Perfect in black and white.

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  26. Dramatic also in black & white.

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