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Lachung village homestays

Name: Lachung village homestays
Address: Lachung

Family-run rooms in the older part of Lachung, across the river from the main road. Simple, warm hospitality and home-cooked meals at the lowest price in the valley.

Photo: Asking28 · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Several Lachung families let two to four rooms in their wooden or concrete homes, mostly on the quieter side of the river. Rooms have thick quilts, basic furniture and either an attached bathroom or one shared with another room. Hot water comes from a geyser or a bucket, and power cuts are common.

Meals are eaten with the family or in a small dining room: rice, dal, vegetables, eggs or chicken, and thukpa or momo on request. Your operator can book a homestay instead of a hotel on any Lachung package, often at a small saving. Ask about heaters in winter.

Why we book it

Cheapest decent beds in Lachung, usually with all meals
Money goes straight to village families
Quieter than the hotel strip on the highway
Hosts can explain the Dzumsa, the monastery and village life

Questions travellers ask

Good to know

Can I book a Lachung homestay without a tour operator?

You can contact a homestay directly, but you still need a registered operator for the permit and vehicle. Most people ask their operator to book the homestay as part of the package. Tell them early, as homestays have few rooms.

Are Lachung homestays warm enough in winter?

Rooms are cold from November to March. Thick quilts are standard, and some homes have electric blankets or a heater for an extra charge. Bring thermals and confirm what heating is available before you book. A hot water bottle and woollen socks make nights much easier.

Do homestays serve vegetarian food?

Yes. Simple vegetarian meals of rice, dal and seasonal vegetables are always possible. Jain or vegan food needs advance notice. Meat dishes such as chicken or pork are cooked on request. Tell your operator about diet needs when booking so the host can buy supplies, as shops in Lachung are small.

Packages

Routes that stay here

North Sikkim · 7 nights Dzongu, Lachen and Lachung in seven nights from Siliguri Gangtok · Dzongu · Lachen · Lachung · Gangtok From₹21,500 pp

North Sikkim · 3 nights Lachen, Gurudongmar and Lachung in three nights Lachen · Lachung From₹9,500 pp

North Sikkim · 2 nights Lachung and Yumthang in two nights from Gangtok Lachung From₹6,500 pp

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