Here’s a comprehensive Sikkim Family Tour Packages guide on how to reach Lachung by air, train, and road.
By Air
Bagdogra Airport (IXB) in Siliguri, West Bengal, is the nearest major airport, located approximately 122.8 kilometres from Gangtok. Flights fly frequently from Bagdogra to other cities such as Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai in India. After you arrive at Gangtok, where there is an Inner Line Permit (ILP) that allows you access to Lachung which can be obtained through your travel agent or online. Spend a day in Gangtok to acclimate and get your permit then set off for Lachung the next morning.
The newly operational Pakyong Airport (PYG), just 26.9 kilometres from Gangtok, also serves as an entry point into Sikkim. With its limited number of flights today; it is likely to significantly reduce travel time once fully operational. It will shorten the journey along with reducing it to Gangtok from this high-altitude airport (4,590 ft) thus making it easy for travellers visiting Lachung.
By Train
Another option is travelling by railway line. New Jalpaiguri (NJP), located in Siliguri, West Bengal, about 185.8 km away from Lachung, is the closest railway station. The station has good connections with Kolkata and Delhi, among other major Indian cities.
By Road
Lachung can be reached by road from various parts of Sikkim and nearby regions. In the approximate distance of 115.2 kilometres trip from Gangtok to Lachung will take you about 5 hours time. It is not only convenient but offers beautiful sights of the terrain, although some parts of the road may be rough. You can book a taxi or a shared vehicle from Gangtok. Ensure you have your Inner Line Permit before starting the journey.
North Sikkim Tour Packages are perfect for exploring Lachung and its environs with family members. These packages are meant to meet all your travel needs, hence making your family holiday remarkable and without any problems at all.
