Yumthang Valley
Yumthang Valley is in North Sikkim.
Get in
Yumthang is 140 km from Gangtok. 1 night 2 days and 2 night 3 days packages are available from Gangtok. Route 1 (Yumthang-Katao-Yumesamdong) Gangtok 24 km, Phensang, 16 km, Phodong, 30 km.
Route 2 (Lachen-Chopta-Gurudongmar) Gangtok 100 km, Chungthang 26 km, Lachen 30 km (3 hr) Chopta Valley.
Get around
The roads are not in a good condition. You will have to hire private vehicle from Sikkim and need permission beforehand to visit Yumthang.
See
- Sikkim Valley of Flowers sanctuary
- Tashi View Point
- Kabi Lungtsok
- Naga Waterfalls
- Seven Sister Falls
- The Holy Rock at Chungthang
- Confluence of Lachen & Lachung Chu
- Bhim Nala Waterfalls
- Lachung Monastery
- Cottage Industry
- Helipad
- Dzumsa House (Handicraft & Handloom Centre)
- Natural Snow Hill View at Yumthang.
- Rhododendron flowers
Do
Buy
Eat
Eat and drink
There are several small coffee shops run by local inhabitants serving tea, coffee and breads. The coffee is worth trying.
Sleep
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