Places To Visit in Lachung

Lachung, a small piece of land at 2,700 metres above sea level, is a beautiful scenic spot surrounded by snow-capped mountains, green valleys and the shimmering Lachung River. It has something to offer to everyone from nature lovers to adventure enthusiasts or just people looking for peace and tranquillity. Here are some of the must-visit places in Lachung:

One of the most popular and sacred places of worship in Sikkim is Lachung Monastery. It was built in 1850 AD and follows the Nyingma sect of Buddhism. The mask dance festival is conducted annually every December, with thousands of devotees and tourists attracted to its premises. The monastery’s architecture consists of twin metallic dragons above its porch as well as big prayer wheels. It also has two floors. Moreover, inside the main assembly hall, there exists a huge statue depicting Guru Rinpoche, founder of Tibet Buddhism, accompanied by numerous old frescoes on walls and elaborate carved characters around it. The monastery is open from 7 am to 7 pm daily with no entrance fees.

Adventure lovers have no choice but to visit Mount Katao.  Situated just 28 kilometres away from Lachung, this majestic mountain offers breathtaking views along with plenty of opportunities for thrill seekers who like adventure sports activities too. At 15,000 feet high, Mount Katao remains blanketed by still-falling snow almost all year round. The winter season gives skiing enthusiasts a chance to engage in other recreational activities, including snow tubing, stone grinding and snowboarding. The natural vegetation at the base consists of many plants s