Lachung

Lachung is a pretty village on the banks of Lachung Chu (river). It is beautifully located at 2600 m above sea level and is the gateway to go to Yumthang and the last permissible place known as Zero Point (Yumesamdong - 4600m). Arriving in Lachung is a pleasant experience, the Chungthang - Lachung road is littered with waterfalls.
Lachung has a small but picturesque two storey monastery, Lachung Gompa built in 1880. The border of Tibet is only 15 kms away and trade continued till 1959. The weather is quite cold throughout the year in Lachung, and it usually snows as the winter sets in. Many accommodation options are available in Lachung and this is a bigger town then Lachen, which lies on the other side of Chungthang.

It is an apt place to sample local Sikkimese food in pure environs, and wash it down with some Chaang or Tongba. Momos are a local favourite, and are accompanied with fiery red chutney.
An alternative place to visit (if you can manage the permit) is Mt. Katao at 4400 m, a summit that is usually full of snow.