Yumthang
Valley |
The valley
of flowers |
 This
famous valley in North Sikkim
lies 140km north of Gangtok. Lachung
provides the base for exploration of Yumthang, the valley
of flowers. Situated at an altitude of 11800 ft ( 3564m) with
a close proximity of Tibet, Yumthang is a unique place where
the tree line ends.
But rhododendron and primula still bloom
covering the whole area in a surreal shade. It also offers
view of a stunning array of peaks with Pauhunri and Shundu
Tsenpa. A number of hot springs are scattered in the valley
providing an unexpected opportunitny to feel the warmth of
the water even in freezing temperature. Rich in sulphur these
springs are believed to have miraculous healing power. |
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When to visit Yumthang? |
The best season for visiting the valley
starts in late February and continues up to mid June, when
thousands of colourful flowers are in full bloom. However,
to enjoy a clear sky and brilliant view of snow-capped mountains,
the September - December season would be ideal. |
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Where to stay |
 There
is no accommodation available at the valley. Visitors may
stay at Lachung from where the valley is about an hours drive.
Accommodation in Lachung is basic and can not be compared
to other destinations in Sikkim. naturebeyond arranges for
hotels and food as part of its package tours to Yumthang.
The region has been opened to tourists during
the recent years although trekking is still not allowed. Tourism
infrastructure in the area is still very basic but fast improving. |
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How to reach there? |
 The
road to Yumthang from Gangtok follows
the Teesta River, crossing a spectacular gorge over the Rang
Rang suspension bridge. The last major town is Chungthang
about from where Lachung is an hours drive where tourists
stay overnight.
The picturesque road from Lachung and Yumthang is lined with
rhododendrons on both sides that bloom during the months of
April and May giving the valley its name of the valley of
flowers.
Due to its proximity to the Chinese boarder the region was
inaccessible to common tourists, both Indian and foreign.
Even now Yumthang is reached mostly as part of a tour group.
Individual and independent travel can be organised on demand.
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naturebeyond at Yumthang |
naturebeyond arranges travel packages
for visit to the region. These packages typically includes
all transport, accommodation, sight seeing and food. The package
tours are for one or two nights from Gangtok to Gangtok basis.
Each vehicle carries maximum 7 - 8 tourists.
All our tours are exclusive so that you dont have to share
the vehicle with others. See our yumthang
valley package |
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Yumthang Travel Enquiry
form (* marked fields are compulsory) |
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