Lachen, Sikkim
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Lachen is a town in Mangan District in the Indian state of Sikkim.[1] The name Lachen means "big pass". The Sikkimese government promotes it as a tourist destination. The town forms the base to the Chopta Valley and Gurudongmar Lake. An annual yak race, the Thangu is held there in summer.
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Coordinates: 27.71668°N 88.557755°E / 27.71668; 88.557755 | |
Country | India |
State | Sikkim |
District | Mangan District |
Elevation | 2,600 m (8,500 ft) |
Languages | |
• Official | Bhutia, Tibetan, |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | SK |
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Unlike other places in India, Lachen has a unique form of self-governance, Dzumsa. Every household is a member of this traditional administrative system, which is in charge of governing and organizing village activities.