Lachung River

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The Lachung River is a mountain river in the Indian state of Sikkim that flows through the village of Lachung and joins the Teesta River, contributing to the region’s dramatic valleys and hydropower potential.

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Label Occurrences
Lachung River canonical 2

Statements (46)

Predicate Object
instanceOf mountain river
river
administrativeRegion North Sikkim district
Sikkim
surface form: State of Sikkim
basinCountry India
climateZone temperate Himalayan climate
contributesTo Teesta River
surface form: Teesta River basin
country India
ecosystemType cold-water Himalayan river ecosystem
fedBy glacial meltwater
monsoon rainfall
snowmelt
flowsDirection generally southward
flowsThrough Lachung
North Sikkim district
hasFeature narrow gorges
rapid flow
rocky riverbed
hasPotential small and medium hydropower projects
influences formation of valleys in North Sikkim
local microclimate around Lachung
knownFor dramatic landscapes
steep mountain valleys
tourism value
languageRegion Bhutia-speaking areas of Sikkim
Lepcha-speaking areas of Sikkim
locatedIn Sikkim
northeastern India
near Yumthang Valley
surface form: Yumthang Valley region
partOf Himalayan river system
risk landslides along river valley
seasonal flooding during heavy monsoon
sourceRegion Eastern Himalayas
surface form: eastern Himalayas

high-altitude areas of North Sikkim
supports Lachung village economy
alpine and subalpine biodiversity
local tourism activities
tourismActivity nature walks along the river
photography
river-side sightseeing
tributaryOf Teesta River
usedFor hydropower potential
irrigation in nearby areas
supporting local agriculture
supporting local fisheries
waterSystem Teesta River
surface form: Teesta River system

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Input
Subject: Lachung River
Description of subject: The Lachung River is a mountain river in the Indian state of Sikkim that flows through the village of Lachung and joins the Teesta River, contributing to the region’s dramatic valleys and hydropower potential.

Referenced by (2)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Teesta River tributary Lachung River
Lachen River confluenceWith Lachung River