Lachung River
| Lachung River | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Lachung Chu (Sherpa) |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Sikkim |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Himalayas |
| • location | Himalayas, Sikkim, India |
| Mouth | Teesta River |
• location | Gangtok district, Sikkim, India |
The Lachung River is a tributary of the Teesta River located in the East Indian state of Sikkim. It is a chief tributary of the Teesta, which is an important river in Sikkim along with Rangeet River. The village of Lachung is perched on the craggy bank of the river approximately 23 kilometres (14 mi) from Chungthang. It is at Chungthang where the Lachung and Lachen rivers converge and give rise to the Teesta. The river is 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) above sea level.