Lachen Home Stays
At an altitude of 8500 ft Lachen retains a freshness which is very
appealing. The village comprises of less than 200 houses, earlier
inhabited only during winters by their owners who spend their summers on
the alpine pastures bordering Tibet tending to their yaks. Lachen is the
starting point for some of the most interesting treks in North Sikkim as
well as the gateway to the holy Guru Dongmar and Tso Lhamu lakes.
This “Big Pass” settlement of Bhutia tribe dates back to the 16th
century. For its past history and amazing natural beauty the village was
selected as one of the 31 sites from all over the country by the UNDP
for development of village tourism. The effort to promote sustainable
tourism in this village was undertaken under the guidance of the Pipon
(Head) of the Dzumsa and DC, North Sikkim. Around 25 houses provide home
stay facilities.
Contact :
Local Tour Operators