Place's to visit in Lachen

If you are in search of a fun filled holiday with your family and kids, Lachen can be that ideal location. If you are with a travel company then they offer you numerous types of tours which will cover the entire of this mystic town. Roaming from one place to another can be of real fun for your kids. Both you and your kids will love the pleasant weather. If you are lucky enough, you can even experience snowfall if you are in Lachen in the winter months. You can also indulge in mild trekking with your kids. Your kids will never be bored if you choose to go for a round about trip for the entire day.

You can indulge in some nature watching in wildlife sanctuaries that can be found in this region. There are numerous lakes near Lachen where you can come one step closer to nature. The orchids and rhododendrons are the best natural attractions of the wildlife parks and sanctuaries. The dense forest of Sikkim is also the homeland of some rarest species of animals.

The people of Lachen present to you the real picture of the culture of Lachen. As Lachen is a part of Sikkim so the people residing here are also the same as the other parts of Sikkim. Lepcha, Nepali and Bhutia are the three ethnic groups of Sikkim. You can also see ceremonies and cultural functions of all religions like Hindu, Buddhism, Christianity, Sikhism, Muslim culture and their local culture. Various cultural dances and festivals like Chaam, Lossong, Thangu, Phang Labhsol are arranged from time to time to give you an idea of the Sikkimese culture. The best way to witness the culture of Lachen is through home stay.

The hot springs of Sikkim are known for their therapeutic value. These hot springs are the most important natural attractions of the whole of Sikkim. Some of them are easily accessible from Lachen. The Yumthang Hot Spring is one such well known hot spring which is situated in the Yumthang Village. You can easily hire a car from Lachen and reach here. The waters are rich in Sulphur and the average temperate is around 500C. Another popular hot spring is the Reshi Hot Spring. Ralong Hot Spring and the Borong Hot Spring are the two other popular hot springs which are also a must see.

The picturesque town of Lachen has a lot to offer to its visitors. This is the perfect place where you can simply roam about and have fun with your family. Stay there in a luxury hotel and watch the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas. Some places are there which are a must see in the Lachen town. The Lachen center is the hub of activities where you can get a picture of the daily life of the people of Lachen. The Chopta Valley and the Gurudongma Lake are a must see. The Lachen Monastery and the Lachen River are very important tourist destinations.

The Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary is another important wildlife park covered by the Changu Lake. You can also cultivate the Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary in West Sikkim.

You can also pay a visit to the Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary which is located at Yumthang in North Sikkim. Rhododendrons are the main attractions of this wildlife park.

You can also visit a number of wildlife sanctuaries in Lachen. The travel companies have packaged tours to these sanctuaries. One such popular sanctuary is the Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary which is located in south Sikkim near the Rabongla town. You can get to see species like the Red Panda, civet cat, leopard cat and many more.

To learn about the culture and heritage of Lachen as well as Sikkim, you can visit the local museums of Lachen. Besides museums, there are a number of caves in the mountain sides. These caves are considered as rich religious places and also known as places of pilgrimage. It is a local belief that Guru Rimpoche and Lhatsun Chenpo meditated in these caves. But many of these caves are in the remote places and you need to go for some serious trek in order to reach them.

The Government of Sikkim has taken a new initiative to establish a unique Pilgrimage-cum-Cultural Center at Solophok. This endeavor on the part of the government is to promote religious tourism in Lachen. This pilgrimage center has a main temple of 108ft height. In this temple there is an 87ft high statue of Lord Shiva constructed in the sitting posture at the top of the Solophok Hill. To offer a vast platform for the devotees of Lord Shiva, there are also replicas of the twelve Jyotirlingas along with the statue.

This is popularly known as Shiva Mandir and is situated on the banks of the Rangit River. This is an attractive location and there is a foot suspension bridge which takes the devotees and visitors to the temple. It attracts quite a good number of tourists from all over India. The local people believe that whoever comes to worship here will be gifted with virtue for two lives.

Dubdi monastery, also known as Yuksome Monastery, is a Buddhist Monastery in the state of Sikkim. This is believed to be the first monastery built after the consecration ceremony of the first Chogyal. This monastery is located on a hilltop in Yuksome which is surrounded by a dense forest. The place can be reached by trekking only by descending the steep slopes for near about half an hour. The lamas are believed to meditate here. No other important monuments can be noticed in Lachen.