Lachen is the overnight base for Gurudongmar Lake — one of the highest lakes in the world — and the Chopta Valley circuit. Like Lachung, every visitor requires an Inner Line Permit and must stay in Lachen overnight, which guarantees a captive market with consistently high occupancy through the season.
Hotel leases in Lachen are rare and highly sought-after. The village is smaller than Lachung with fewer properties, so each available lease receives strong interest from operators and investors. Leases typically run on annual agreements with seasonal payment structures.
JSM Real Estate's long-standing owner relationships in North Sikkim give clients early access to Lachen leases before they reach the open market.