Lachung to zero point distance

The stunning landscapes surrounding the most popular places to visit in Gangtok consist of snow-laden highlands, sparkling lakes, and lush valleys. But the magical aura of the hills is not limited to just the capital city of Sikkim. It goes way beyond the city borders and extends up to some amazingly stunning places to visit near Gangtok. If you are all set for getting mesmerized by the state of Sikkim, then visiting Gangtok is a must! This city is surrounded by beauty and will make you fall in love with it. To make your vacation a memorable one, check the list of places that you can visit around this gorgeous city! 20 Best Places To Visit Near Gangtok Here’s a list of the most beautiful places to visit near Gangtok city on your next trip to the northeast. Whether you’re a nature lover or a history buff, all of these places ought to be on your bucket. With some beautiful places near the city, it is inevitable that you will have lots of fun and in fact, there are some places that will make it an adventurous ride for you: Literally translated as the top of the sky, Namchi is one of the best beautiful places to visit near Gangtok that offers a startling view of the Ranjit Valley and the Khangchendzonga range. The destination is famed for quite a few heritage monasteries, Buddhist pilgrim centres, and a life-size idol of Guru Padmasambhava. It is due to these attractions that the religious town is visited by devotees round the year. If you are looking for a spot where you can ...

Sikkim is blessed with the most vivid strokes on Nature’s canvas – surreal landscapes, dreamy misty mountains and valleys that make you wonder if you’ve landed in paradise. The essence of all that Sikkim has to offer is wrapped up in this idyllic North Sikkim hamlet, Lachung. Tall majestic snow-clad Himalayas, sparkling mountain streams and waterfalls, bountiful fruit orchards and meandering blue rivers complete this perfect picture of untainted and untamed nature in all its glory at Lachung Valley. How to Reach Lachung Well-connected with Gangtok, the Lachung valley is a 6-hours’ drive from the capital city along a winding road offering breathtaking views and an exhilarating experience. The scenic drive along the mountains will make you believe that the journey itself is as rewarding as the destination. Places to Visit in and around Lachung Valley 1. Lachung Monastery While exploring the village, the Lachung Gompa (monastery) is a tranquil place to spend time admiring the beautiful wall murals, ancient sculptures and letting the peaceful vibes nourish your soul. If you happen to visit the monastery during some important Buddhist festivals like the Saga Dawa (celebrating Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death), Chaam (masked religious dance) or Lossong (the harvest festival and New Year of Bhutia people), you get a chance to witness the local traditions and culture more closely. The handicrafts and carpet weaving centre in Lachung valley displays exquisite woollen carpets...

I’m back with our travel story for the third day of this trip. This time, I want to share with you my amazing experience of visiting Yumthang and Zero Point in Sikkim. These are two of the most beautiful places in the Himalayas, and I was lucky enough to see them in full bloom. Last evening, we arrived at our hotel in Lachung after We were scheduled to leave for Zero Point and Yumthang valley at 7.00 a.m. The morning was very different from that of the urban city’s morning. I opened the window of our hotel room and wow, what a scene in front of me! When we arrived at the hotel, it was dark already and I couldn’t imagine that we had such a wonderful sight in our front. View from our hotel room in Lachung Waking up to the view of mountains after a good night’s sleep is probably one of the best feelings in the world. We had our breakfast and left the hotel at around 7.00 a.m. We were keen to explore Zero Point as we were fascinated by the fact that it is the last outpost of civilisation. The road was, initially, much better than the road that we travelled a day before to reach Gurudongmar Lake. However, it became very bad. There had been a massive landslide (rock avalanche) a couple of years ago. The rocks and stones completely filled across the valley. The journey over this patch was quite rough and bumpy as the vehicle had to move over the stone-filled path. Zero Point a.k.a. Yumesamdong Zero Point is the last motorable point on the road to China. It is located at an altitu...