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Mountain views from a house in Lachen, Sikkim

Lachen· 4.8 · 193 stays

“Experience genuine hospitality at our house, offering a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all visitors. Our well-maintained rooms provide essential amenities, ensuring a pleasant and restful stay. Guests can enjoy wholesome, homemade meals, including regional specialties and comforting beverages. The convenient location allows for easy exploration of the surrounding natural beauty, with expansive views from every window and balcony.”

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A look around

What's here

The road to Lachen is long. The air gets thinner. This home stands against a wall of steep, snow-dusted peaks, with a wide-open space in front for cars to turn and park. The building is simple, a three-storey structure with balconies facing the valley. Inside, the home has five private bedrooms, each with its own attached bathroom with a shower and hot water. The rooms are clean and kept warm with heavy blankets, a welcome feeling at this altitude. The furnishings are simple - a king bed, a side table, a kettle for tea. Wooden floors and ceilings add a little warmth. Large windows and private balconies look out onto the mountains, a view guests often mention. The food here is a focus. The kitchen serves homely meals that feel right for the cold weather. Guests have called the food delicious, especially the coffee and soup. One guest remembered a specific dish: "fried chicken gupta ji's special". The hospitality is personal and direct. As one guest put it, the team has "the best I've experienced in all of Sikkim." Another said the stay "makes you feel as though you are staying in your own home, allowing you to enjoy your coffee while taking in the beautiful views."

What guests wrote

4.8· 193 stays

“We had a comfortable and pleasant stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean, well-maintained, and equipped with all the basic amenities needed for a relaxing trip. The staff was polite, responsive, and always ready to help with any requests. The location was convenient, making it easy to access nearby attractions and transport. We also enjoyed the food serve...”

Samujjal Sonowal

“My stay at this place was exceptional! The food was delicious, especially the coffee and soup. The rooms were very clean, and the blankets were warm, making for a cozy and comfortable stay. The view from the room and balcony was absolutely stunning. What truly set the stay apart was the outstanding service—the hospitality is the best I've experienced in all ...”

Umesh Patil

“The hospitality at this hotel makes you feel as though you are staying in your own home, allowing you to enjoy your coffee while taking in the beautiful views of Lachung from every angle. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Lachung. The location and scenery will truly amaze you!”

Pritam Bagchi

“Visited this homestay last week. It's a beautiful homestay & they serve homely, tasty food. Well cleaned, well maintained homestay. Everyone here is so friendly. Everyone who is planning to visit lachung, must stay here.. 😊”

MANJARY GANGULY

Where you are

Lachen.

North Sikkim's gateway to Gurudongmar Lake, high on the Tibetan plateau.

Best time

Apr–Jun and Oct–Nov

Nearest airport

Bagdogra (IXB)

Nearby

Gurudongmar Lake · Chopta Valley · Thangu

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Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

Lachen is a starting point for exploring North Sikkim's high-altitude landscapes. It is the gateway to Gurudongmar Lake, one of the highest lakes in the world. The journey requires an early start and a permit.

Nearby is the Yumthang Valley, known as the valley of flowers. It’s a sweep of green meadows, yaks, and the Teesta river, framed by mountains. The valley is most vibrant from late February to mid-June, when countless flowers bloom. A permit is also required to visit Yumthang.

About 40km from Gangtok, on the route towards North Sikkim, is Tsomgo Lake, also known as Changu Lake. It’s a glacial lake that freezes over in the winter. A permit, arranged in Gangtok, is needed to visit.

Logistics

Getting there.

The most reliable airport for reaching Sikkim is Bagdogra Airport (IXB) in West Bengal, around 124km from Gangtok. From the airport, it's a 4-5 hour drive to Gangtok. Lachen is another 4-5 hour drive from Gangtok. Pakyong Airport (PYG) is closer to Gangtok (30km), but flights are often diverted due to weather.

The nearest major railway station is New Jalpaiguri (NJP), also in West Bengal, located 122km from Gangtok. From NJP, you can hire a taxi or take a shared vehicle to Gangtok, and then arrange onward travel to Lachen.

Travel to Lachen from Gangtok is by road. It's best to hire a dedicated vehicle, as the journey is long and passes through mountainous terrain.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The best time for clear skies and mountain views in North Sikkim is from October to mid-December. The spring months, from March to May, are when the region's famous rhododendrons are in full bloom, covering the hillsides in colour.

The monsoon season, from late June to September, brings heavy rain and frequent landslides, which can shut down roads to North Sikkim for days at a time. Travel during this period is not advised.

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Frequently asked

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