Cholamu Lake
About Cholamu Lake
Far From City: 61 kms from city center
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About Cholamu Lake
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Open Time:Anytime
Cost:No entry fee
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Best time to visit Cholamu Lake
The ideal time to visit Cholamu Lake are the months of October and November as one can witness a clear sky during this time of the year. Taking a trip to Cholamu Lake right after the monsoons is not a good idea as by that time most of the roads would be washed away with rains, and Border road organization (BRO) will be busy patching up the roads.
How to Reach Cholamu Lake
Air:The nearest Domestic Airport is Bagdogra Airport which is around four and half hour drive from Lachen. You will have to hire a taxi from the airport to reach Lachen where taxis and jeeps are available to go to the lake.
Rail:The nearest Railway Station to Gurudongmar Lake is Darjeeling Railway Station which is connected to most of the cities of Sikkim and is at a distance of 171 Kms from Lachen. Siliguri, Sukna, Tindharia, Mahanadi, Dilaram, Sonada, Jorebungalow and Ghum are the cities it is well connected with.
Road:Lachen is connected through Sikkim State Road Transport Corporation (SSRTC) and some private travel services to all the major cities of Sikkim. Regular buses ply from Lachen to these states. From Lachen, you can get jeeps and taxis to reach Chomalu Lake.
Getting Around Cholamu Lake
You can hire taxis to go around the place. Do hire a guide to show you around.
Where to Stay
A night stay at Lachen is advisable before a visit to the lake. Lachenë_has several deluxe and medium to budget accommodation choices.ë_ë_Some of the exotic and comfy hotels include Apple Orchard the (Lachen), Himalayan Residency (Lachen), Sonam Palgey Lachen (Lachen), Hidden Hill Lodge (Lachen) and Blue Pine Hotel (Lachen).
Sightseeing in Cholamu Lake
Apart from the Lakes, you can see the other beautiful sightseeing places in Lachen. Do visit the Gurudongmar Lake and Thangu as they are beautiful sightseeing spots and nearby too.
Activities in Cholamu Lake
Sightseeing is the main activity here. You can also go for trekking here as it is the base station for several treks.
Shopping in Cholamu Lake
Lachen may not be a shopper's paradise in its true sense but the nearby hill town of Lachen offers an enriching shopping experience to tourists. You can buy fabulous handicrafts and handloom products from here. You can fill your shopping bags with carpet, handbags, shawls, blankets made from Sheep and Yak wool along with amazing wooden articles.
Go to The Handicraft Centre and The Angora Rabbit Farm (Rabom) to shop for fantastic woolen clothes and unique handicrafts.
The Cholamu Lake Experience
In Lachen, a traditional administrative system is in practice to follow rules and regulation and is known as Dzumsa. In summers, the interesting annual Yak Race called the Thangu takes place at the Lachen. The population of Thangu is very less. It comes up to just about a 1000 people altogether.
Cholamu Lake's Nightlife
The place does not have much of a nightlife as there are hardly any clubs in this town.
Cholamu Lake's Cuisine
The local cuisine of Sikkim is popular in this area. Other cuisines such as Indian, Chinese, etc. are available too at nearby restaurants.
Best Restaurants Nearby
The Fortuna, Apple Orchard Resort, etc. are some resorts which have great restaurants. Several fast food joints can be tried too in Lachen.
Itinerary
Reach Lachen via any mode of transport and the places of interest on the way are Tashi View Point, the historic Kabi Lungtsok, Phodong Monastery. Check into a hotel in Lachen and after an early breakfast hire a taxi to go see the Cholamu Lake. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake and then take a tour of Thangu and enjoy the environment of that place. Have a quick lunch at Lachen and drive to Lachung and enjoy that beautiful town. From there, you can go to Gangtok or any other city in the state that you have on your itinerary.
Tips
Carry sunglasses with Polaroid film coating and UV lenses to protect you from heavy sun rays and white blindness. It's advisable to stop at Lachen as the journey from Gangtok can be quite tiring. Night stay at Lachen and an early morning drive to the lake is recommended. Carry warm clothes to keep yourself warm as the weather is quite cold out there.
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