Whenever it comes to visiting hill stations, we like to go to Manali, Mussoorie, Shillong or Nainital places. But apart from this, Lachung located in Sikkim is also a very beautiful hill station, which you must explore once. Lachung is a small hill station on the Indo-Tibet border at an altitude of 2400 m. People from not only India come to visit this hill station full of natural beauty, but people from abroad also visit here.
One of the beautiful things about the state of Sikkim is that no matter what season you visit here, its beauty remains the same. So, in this article today, we are telling you about some of the best places to visit in Lachung-
Yumthang Valley
Whenever you go to Lachung, you must also visit Yumthang Valley. It is one of the top tourist attractions of Lachung. Situated at an altitude of about 3500 meters above sea level, Yumthang Valley is also known as the Valley of Flowers in the northeast. When you go to visit Yumthang Valley, do spend some time stopping at the hot water spring located about one km from here. Not only this, but while passing through the streets of the valley, you will come across beautiful trees of Shingba Rhododendron.
Lachung Monastery
Sikkim is known for its peaceful monasteries. One such place of interest in Lachung is the Lachung Monastery. This Lachung Monastery is situated on the banks of the Lachung River and offers beautiful views of Lachung. Buddhist followers must come to visit this LachungMonastery. In 1806, the Nyingmapa school of Buddhism established Lachung Monastery. You will also get a chance to see the beautiful apple orchards in the background of Lachung Monastery.
Seven Sisters Waterfalls
Seven Sisters Waterfalls is counted as one of the most popular waterfalls in India. It is one of the top places to visit in Lachung. This Seven Sister Waterfall is situated on the Gangtok - Lachung highway. The best time to visit it is during the monsoon when the water recedes. Tumbling down from the top of a lush, forested hill, the beauty of the waterfall increases manifold.
Green lake
Situated at the foothills of Kangchenjunga, Green Lake is a very beautiful lake in Lachung. This lake is also a trek. While passing through the trekking trail of Green Lake, you will come across different varieties of plants like Rhododendrons, Primulas Blue Poppy woods etc. You can also see Kangchenjunga, Mount Everest and other peaks from Green Lake. Green Lake also serves as a base camp for Mount Everest. If you are here, do not miss out on the panoramic views of the Himalayas from this lake.
Chopta Valley
Chopta Valley is a beautiful place near Lachung. This valley is about 2 hours drive from Lachung and attracts tourists from all over the country throughout the year. This valley looks very beautiful due to the alpine flowers in summer and the alpine trees covered with snow in winter.
So now whenever you go to Lachung, do visit these places and do share your experiences with us.
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