Relax in the comfort of top quality rooms with glorious views, relaxed view front dining. A cosy, well heated and well furnished room overlooking the gigantic Rocky Mountains & snow covered valleys, would definitely make you feel, being in a wonderland.
A double bed room, suitable for family of three, from where you can access a beautiful view of landscapes & snow capped mountains.
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Nestled in the heart of a “Mini Switzerland “as traveller’s call’s it, “KATAU ROADHOUSE” is located in Lachung, North Sikkim, India. Unsurpassed in natural beauty, North Sikkim is amongst the most beautiful destinations in the world. Lofty mountains, glaciers, high passes and dense forests and rugged Tibetan plateau make it a region of diverse geographical landscapes. Spread over 4226 sq km, it covers more than half the area of Sikkim.
Our objective is to offer the best in travel. A range of amenities and a personalized service will make your stay with us a “home away from home” experience.
Lachung is a town and hill station in northeast Sikkim, India. It is located in the North Sikkim district near the border with Tibet. Lachung is at an elevation of about 9,600 feet (2,900 m) and at the confluence of the lachen and Lachung Rivers, both tributaries of the River Teesta. The word Lachung means “small pass”. The town is approximately 125 kilometres (78 mi) from the capital Gangtok.
The Indian Army has a forward base in the town. Before the Chinese occupation of Tibet in 1950, Lachung was a trading post between Sikkim and Tibet, after which it was closed down. The town’s economy has been boosted by tourism in recent years as the region has been opened up by the Indian government. Tourists come from all over the world to visit the town between October and May, mostly on their way to the Yumthang Valley and the Lachung Monastery. Most of Lachung’s inhabitants are of Lepcha and Tibetan descent. Languages spoken here are Nepali, Lepcha and Bhutia. During winter the town is usually covered in snow. Lachung is also the base camp for Rhododendron Valley Trek which starts from Yumthang Valley and ends at Lachen Valley.
Lachung has been described as the “most picturesque village of Sikkim” by British explorer Joseph Dalton Hooker in his definitive, The Himalayan Journal (1855). Skiing is conducted in Phuni near this town.
