Yumthang Valleyयुमथांग घाटी
A high river valley in North Sikkim with a rhododendron sanctuary. Permit needed.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereMangan, Sikkim
North Sikkim
North Sikkim
Best time to visit25 March to 31 May and 15 September to 31 October
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Post-monsoon (October to November)
DifficultyModerate
Height3564 m above sea level
Time needed2 days
Base and nearbyLachung, Mangan
EntryNorth Sikkim permit through a registered operator or the tourism office at Mangan · ID needed
About Yumthang Valley
A broad river valley in North Sikkim at about 3,600 metres, with the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary around it. Spring turns the slopes red and pink, usually in late March and April, and it is snow bound in winter. The base is Lachung, 24 km away, and you need a North Sikkim permit, which most operators arrange. A hot spring is by the river. Yumthang is the usual daytrip from Lachung, with Zero Point further up.
What to see and do
- Rhododendron sanctuary in April and May
- Hot spring by the Lachen Chu river
- Alpine meadows and a clear river
- Day trip from Lachung
- Zero Point further up the road
Part of The Himalaya.
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More places in Mangan
- Gurudongmar LakeMangan, Sikkim · Lakes & DamsOne of India's highest lakes, at 5,430 metres. Permit and an early start needed, and the air is thin.
- LachenMangan, Sikkim · Villages & Hidden GemsA mountain village that is the base for Gurudongmar and the Thangu valley. Permit needed.
- LachungMangan, Sikkim · Villages & Hidden GemsThe base village for Yumthang Valley in North Sikkim. Permit needed.
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