Lachung Monastery is a peaceful Buddhist monastery located in Lachung village in North Sikkim. Inside the monastery, visitors can enjoy beautiful views of snow coverd mountains and green valleys, which make it a more spiritual place in Lachung.
The monastery is connected to the local Buddhist people. Every day they come here to pray, meditate, and take part in religious events.
The area of the monastery is calm and quiet, which makes it perfect for relaxing the mind using meditation. If you’re planning to visit the Lachung monastery, then you should go during the Chaam Dance Festival.
During this festival, monks wear colourful dresses and perform traditional dances with their families. The monastery is structure looks like a Tibetan-style structure, and it’s located close to famous places like Yumthang Valley, making it a perfect spot for people who love nature and spiritual places.
History of Lachung Monastery
Lachung Monastery is located in the picturesque village of Lachung in North Sikkim. It was built in 1880 and stands at a height of about 9,600 feet above sea level, which is too high.
Local monks and villagers come here to perform rituals, chant prayers, and celebrate festivals together. The local people believe that if we pray every day and follow spritule, then we can walk the path of Buddha.
Over time, Lachung Monastery became a symbol of peace and faith for the local community. Even though they are trying to preserve the old Buddhist traditions and teachings, which helps to follow the religion.
During the Chaam Dance Festival, monks wear multi-coloured clothes and perform traditional dances together to spread positive energy. They believe this positive energy gives them peace of mind and protects people from evil spirits.
Because of its long history and important place in spirituality, which is attracts visitors to visit here. Along with indian, foreign tourists love to visit there. So Lachung monastery is imprtant part of Sikkim’s cultural heritage.
Best time to visit Lachung Monastery
The best time to visit the Lachung monastery is from April to June and September to October. Because of these months, the weather is pleasant, and roads are safe to travel.
The views are beautiful from high, and the peaceful surroundings make the visit enjoyable.
If you’re planning to visit North Sikkim in winters or the monsoon, that is too risky because these months roads are blocked due to rain and heavy snowfall.
The best time to visit Lachung Monastery is from April to June and September to October. During these months, the weather is pleasant, and the roads are safe. The views are clear, and the peaceful surroundings make the visit enjoyable. Avoid the monsoon and winter months due to rain and snowfall.
Best way to reach Lachung Monastery
Gangtok is the main city of Sikkim, so you need to reach Gangtok first by train or flight to nearby cities, New Jalpaiguri (NJP) or Bagdogra Airport, and then you need to book a cab or taxi to reach Gangtok.
From Gangtok lachung is 120 Km far away, so you need to take a cab/private taxi/tour package vehicle to reach Lachung village.
The driver will take around 6–7 hours and pass through beautiful lakes, waterfalls, and snow coverd mountains, which make this journey more magical.
Once you reach Lachung village, Lachung Monastery is too close, and you can walk or take a local taxi ride to reach it. This is the best and safest way to reach Lachung Monastery.
Permit
Lachung monastery is border risterted area, that’s why you need a permit to visit there. Most hotels, cab drivers and tour operators arrange this permit for you. We also provide permit passes to visit sikkim popular places like Lachung monastery, Yumthang valley, etc.
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Nearby Places to visit Lachung Monastery
Lachung Village is a beautiful mountain village where people live in wooden houses, and it is 0.5 Km far distance from Lachung Monastery.
Yumthang Valley is famous for its multicoloured flowers, which is why it is famous for another name “Valley of Flowers” called. It is 25 Km far distance from Lachung Monastery.
Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary is a natural park with colourful rhododendron flowers, located in North Sikkim. It is 26 Km far distance from Lachung Monastery.
Zero Point (Yumesamdong) is a high – altitude place where you can see snow coverd mouantins with scenic views, and it is 40 Km far distance from Lachung Monastery.
Naga Falls is a popular waterfall, where people love to stay and click pictures, and it is 35 Km far distance from Lachung Monastery.
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FAQ’s about Lachung Monastery
1. Is photography allowed inside the monastery?
Photography is usually not allowed inside the prayer hall, but you can take photos outside the monastery.
2. Do I need a permit to visit Lachung Monastery?
You do not need a separate permit for the monastery, but a North Sikkim permit is required to reach Lachung village.
3. Is Lachung Monastery suitable for families?
Yes, Lachung Monastery is suitable for families, children, and senior citizens, but visitors should be careful due to the cold weather.
4. How much time is needed to visit the monastery?
You can explore Lachung Monastery in about 20 to 30 minutes.
5. Can I combine Lachung Monastery with other nearby places?
Yes, you can visit it along with Yumthang Valley, Zero Point, and Lachung village.