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“The Fortuna”
is one of the upcoming modern hotels in Lachung & Lachen (Sikkim,
India) with all the modern & basic amenities at the disposal of the
client.
Lachung
(8800 ft) provides the base for an exploration of Yumthang (11,800 ft.) very close to
the Tibetan border, Yumthang is where the treeline ends, but rhododendrons
still bloom. Another hour's drive beyond Yumthang takes one to Yumesamdong
(15,300 ft.), an area where the sweet fragrance of Azellia (a plant used as
incense by locals) permeates the air.
North
Sikkim is known for its spectacular himalayan views and flower valley,
replete with approximately 500 water falls, hot springs, glaciers and the
majestic snow covered Himalayas. North sikkim tour starts from Gangtok then
via Kabi Lunstsok, Phodong, Mangan, Singhik and Chungthang then from here it
goes either away to the flower valley of Yumthang or Gurudongmar. On the way
lies Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary and Kanchendzonga National Park.
Few points to be visited enroute are:.
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Gurudongmar
Lake
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Lashar Thangu
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Lachung River
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Yumesamdong
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Zongu
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Chopta
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Lachen River
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Kataou
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Domang Vally
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Yumthang
Lachung
/ Lachen is visited as a part of itinerary covering
West Bengal hills and Sikkim. |