Katao - North Sikkim — Attraction in Sikkim

Katao is one beautiful location situated in the North Sikkim. This is located at a distance of 144 kilometers from Gangtok. This beautiful town is located at a high altitude of 15,000 and is located at a distance from the central of Sikkim. One can stay in Lachung and go for a tour to Katao. From here you can acquire a 360 degree view of the Himalayan ranges. The snow capped ranges of Himalaya looks marvelous from distant.

The entire valley has primulas, rhododendron and poppy. Just beside it, you can get a view of the military check-post. Just at a distance of 24 kilometers from Lachung, you can visit Katao. Since it is not available in standard packages, you can acquire a view of Katao in your Lanchung tour. Once you visit the place, you will feel that paradise really do exist on earth.

Mt Katao is a great offbeat destination located in Sikkim. For the sport lovers, this is often popular as the paradise. This rugged landscape makes base ground for the adventure activities like skiing, snowboarding, stone grinding and snow tubing. This is more of adventure place along with definitely a place for photographers.

Blessed with great beauty, Katao is the Switzerland of India. Once you visit this stunning location, you will never be able to believe that nature’s beauty has such...

What a wonderful place 🤘👌

Located in the northern part of Sikkim, almost 144 kilometers from the capital, Gangtok, and 28 kms from Lachung, Mt. Katao is amongst the most spectacular sights you can imagine in the state. However, one has to avail permits from the army to enter the area where this majestic peak is located. This surreal mountain offers the onlookers a splendid view. This destination is also a perfect place for adventure lovers as sports like skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing and stone grinding can be enjoyed here during the winter season.

Getting There You can reach here via taxi from Lachung which is about 28 kilometres away. A visit directly from the capital is also an option through hired taxis.

Things to Do & See in and around From Mount Katao, you can see picturesque sight of the snow-clad peaks and mid way to this place you will also come across a stunning waterfall. The valley is also covered with attractive flora such as poppy, primula and rhododendron. Also, the base ground of the mount is equipped with many adventure...

Housed in North Sikkim, nearly 28 km away from Lachung, the magnificent peak of Mt. Katao is an ideal spot for adventurers and trekkers alike. Though getting there requires a permit from the Indian army. The mountain trail is lined with majestic alpine forests of rhododendrons, poppies, and primulas, along with a few serene waterfalls. These trails climb up to sweeping views of the neighboring peaks. Mt. Katao is one of the most beautiful and offbeat tourist places in Lachung and unveils its grand beauty to the selected few who stumble there.

Distance from Lachung Bus Stand: Approx. 28 km These pictures are taken in 1st Jan 2022. Because of heavy snowfall we are unable to reach finnal destination. We went till 18km towards Katao and scenic beauty is marvelous. Fully covered with snow, as it's nammed mini Switzerland.the first sunlight in snow capped mountain is like golden mountain.we have paid extra 3500 to driver and totally worth it. Everybody in share car amazed with beauty and saying totally...