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Hotel
Modern Residency is located Lachung (North
Sikkim, India). Lachung is situated at 8610 ft above sea
level and located 124 kms north of Gangtok and is known for
its magnificent views of the Himalayas.
Modern
Residency provides simple accommodation with 12 rooms. All
rooms have attached bath and heater. There is a conference hall.
Some rooms have snow peak views.
Lachung 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.
Lachung's sister village, Lachen is only a recent host to tourists. Situated at an altitude of 8,838 ft.
Lachung
is visited as a part of itinerary
covering West Bengal hills and Sikkim.
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