Places To Visit In Lachen
1. The Lachen Monastery
The holy vibes and the spiritual aura around the Lachen Monastery or Lachen Gompa is a must treat for peace seekers and pietistic fanatics. The place is a must visit in Lachen. One of the finest and architecturally decorated monasteries intricately designed with Tibetan engineering. Inside the premises of the monastery, you can view the prayer wheels and the colourful prayer flags.
2. The Muguthang Valley
The Muguthang Valley which is also known as the Lhonak Valley is one of the most popular trekking destinations in the world. The beckoning beauty and the marvellous amazement it holds is a rare combination to find. The valley has hidden sereneness associated with it keeping the fact that humans haven’t explored the valley to that extent. You can indulge yourself in a little treat for your thirsty and chaotic souls.
3. The Tso Lhamo Lake
The natural beauty of the Tso Lhamo Lake is a paradise on earth, and it has earned several accolades like being the highest altitude lake in India and also being the 14th such lake in the world. Also known as the Cholamu Lake providing you with the amazement and antiquity of nature in its purest form. It is adorned as a crown on Lachen tourism with jewels of astounding weather and serene atmosphere.
4. The Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary
The sanctuary is famous for housing the twenty-four species of the rhododendron species painting the jungle with multi-hued flower sets. The quaint sanctuary is beautiful in own natural essence lying at the meeting grounds of Lachung and Lachen. The best time to visit the sanctuary is in the months of April and May when the rhododendrons are in full bloom form.
5. The Gurudongmar Lake
The tranquil beauty of the mingling colours of blue and white pristine waters of the lake is one thing you surely don’t want to miss while on your trip to Sikkim. The Gurudongmar Lake is the most beautiful and clear lake you could have ever seen, grazing its way at the confluence of Lachung and Lachen and this might make you experience life with your camera lens. Located at the height of 5430 meters and is said to the tributary of the holy river Teesta.
6. The Chopta Valley
Also known as the Ukhimath or the Chandrashila Valley is a must for fanatics who wish to seek life in the vibrancy of nature. The valley is at its epitome of beauty in the spring season lying at a confluence of Lachung and Lachen.
