Lachung Sightseeing
| Attraction | Area/Distance |
|---|---|
| The Lachung Monastery | Located about 25 kms prior to Yumthang Valley |
| Yumthang Valley | About 25 km from the town of Lachung |
| Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary | Located in the sublime Yumthang Valley |
The Veritable attractions of the place
The Lachung Monastery
Also known as Lachung Gompa, this is a very auspicious Monastery of the Monks. Built in the year 1880, this is an important storehouse for ancient Buddhist Murals. This Monastery also flaunts two-wheelers.
Yumthang Valley
Located about 25 km from the town of Lachung is the Yumthang Valley. Perched at an altitude of 3575 meters, this meadowland set amidst the Himalayan Mountains is a frequented place by the naturalists and environmentalists
Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary
This houses more than 24 species of the vastly grown flower of the region that also happens to be the State flower of Sikkim
Placed at a meager distance of 30 km from the town of Lachung, this place is often paid a visit by the admirers of snow clad mountains and cool refreshing breeze.