Dug Cottage is one of the few family run homestay in Lachung offering visitors an opportunity to put up with a traditional Sikkimese family and enjoy authentic Sikkimese food cooked in the family kitchen. Views from the rooms are good and rooms are comfortable with attached bathroom in each room. Guests can enjoy the delicious home cooked food. The owner Sonam is very warm and friendly. They can make rotis as well upon request. Food is mostly vegetarian with local organic vegetables. Bonfire is also available on a chargeable basis. Dug Cottage Homestay in Lachung is one of the most hosptiable stays in Lachung under certain budget.
No smoking in the rooms. Guests can smoke outside. Party and too much noise in the rooms are not allowed as there will be other guests. This is a peaceful quiet homestay
How to Reach
By Air
Lachung is around 195 km from Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri, West Bengal which at present is the nearest airport. You have to come to Gangtok to reach Lachung as it is the only and the most convenient route.
By Train
A journey by train to Lachung is quite interesting. The nearest railway station to Lachung is New Jalpaiguri in Siliguri, West Bengal. It is around 191 kilometers from Lachung. This railway station is well connected to some of the major cities of India such as Kolkatta and Delhi.
By Road
Lachung is well connected with various destinations and cities like Gangtok 103 km, Darjeeling 169 km, Jalpaiguri 231 km and Mangan is 50 kms by road. . Lachung is around 102 km from Gangtok and it takes around 4 hours to reach there from Gangtok.
Sonam is an amazing host and has a trained team for hospitality. They are ever enthusiastic to help with whatever is asked and serve lovingly.
Sonam's warmth as we as the beautiful surroundings, the mountains of Lachung and tasty food all combined to create an unforgettable experience that one will treasure for years to come.
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