Lachen is a pretty little town located in the state of Sikkim in India. This town is located at an altitude of 2750 meters from the sea level and its name literally translates to ‘big pass.’ This town is a base camp for many treks that happen in the Himalayan region of Sikkim like the Chopta Valley and Gurudongmar Lake treks. With many budget to mid-range hotels available here, this place is always buzzing with tourists. “Thangu” the annual yak race takes place here every summer.

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