Lachung, Sikkim, welcomes tourists this friday after october flash floods

Saturday, December 2, 2023

After the flash flood in October, access to Lachung in Sikkim has been restored, and tourists can now explore this picturesque destination through an alternative route via Dzongu-Shipgyer. The popular tourist spot in north Sikkim, Lachung, which was previously affected by the floods, is set to reopen for visitors from December 1, according to the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department Secretary, Prakash Chettri.

Expressing a warm welcome to tourists planning to visit Lachung-Yumthang in the northern part of Sikkim, Chettri mentioned that the alternative route through Dzongu-Shipgyer will add an extra 16-17 km to the journey to Lachung. However, he noted that the Lachen-Gurudongmar point will remain closed until further notice as restoration efforts are still ongoing in the aftermath of the flash floods.

The decision to allow tourists back into Lachung comes nearly two months after the devastating flood wreaked havoc on road infrastructure and connectivity in North Sikkim towns such as Lachen, Lachung, and Chungthang in early October. Stay updated with the latest developments on HT Channel’s Facebook page.

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