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Lachung

LACHUNG TOURISM

At an elevation of 9600 feet (3,000 m), and approximately 125 km from Gangtok, Lachung is a popular town in Sikkim. The beautiful snow-capped peaks of Lachung attract tourists from all over the world. Lachung is inhabited by Lepcha and Tibetan descendants. Apart from its scenic beauty, Lachung also offers skiing and trekking paths for adventure junkies. The historic Lachung Gompa monastery has some beautiful ancient inscriptions.

BEST TIME TO VISIT LACHUNG

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Lachung is as given below. The best time to visit Lachung is also specified.

MONTH	BEST TIME	MIN. TEMP (°C)	MAX. TEMP (°C)
January	Best time	-17	1
February	Best time	-15	1
March	Best time	-10	4
April	Best time	-6	7
May	Best time	-1	10
June	Best time	3	12
July		5	13
August		4	13
September		2	12
October	Best time	-5	8
November	Best time	-11	6
December	Best time	-16	4

Articles About LACHUNG

When Visiting Sikkim, These 9 Things Will Help You Understand it Better

The sight of the Himalayas, the clean glacial water of the valleys, the freshness in the air and much more are something worth experiencing.

Anjali Sathyamurthy April 20, 2015, 6:44 pm IST