Summit Hotels & Resorts to Open 17-Villa Luxury Retreat in Lachung by December 2026

Summit Hotels & Resorts is set to expand its Signature Collection with a 17-villa retreat in Lachung, North Sikkim, scheduled to open in December 2026.

Located at approximately 8,600 feet, the retreat will feature villas inspired by traditional Sikkimese architecture, reflecting the region’s cultural heritage and mountain landscape. Lachung, around 118 km from Gangtok, serves as a gateway to destinations including Yumthang Valley, Zero Point and Katao.

The property will offer destination-led experiences, including village walks, local Bhutia cuisine and cultural encounters, visits to monasteries and orchards, and excursions to alpine valleys. Seasonal activities such as rhododendron viewing, snow excursions and stargazing are also being considered, subject to local conditions.

“With this retreat, we want to introduce a premium stay experience that draws on the region’s architecture, culture and natural surroundings. We also see opportunities to work with local communities through employment, sourcing and destination experiences as tourism develops,” said Sumit Mitruka, CEO, Summit Hotels & Resorts.

The retreat will join the company’s Signature Collection, which includes Summit Norbu Ghang in Gangtok and Summit Rungkhung Village Resort in Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh. 

The expansion aligns with the company’s strategy to develop premium, destination-focused hospitality across the Eastern Himalayas and other leisure markets in India.