Witness the magic of the nature with the natural beauty of the impeccable mountains and the surroundings full of flowers with the Yumthang valley. Situated in North Sikkim and offers numerous serene beauties that nurture soul. It is located 140 km away from Gangtok. Get bewildered with picturesque view and breathtaking surroundings by doing Yumthang Valley tour.
It is advisable to explore Yumthang valley with the guide so that your traveling will be full of comfort, less time consuming and affordable. Before heading to the Yumthang valley, get to know best time to visit and things to do along with other detail.
Best time to visit Yumthang Valley
This place is surrounded by flowers and has been called as the “Valley of Flowers”. The rare view and exotic location is mind blowing. This place is situated in 3564 meters and perfect view for the natural lovers and it houses the Shingba Rhododendron flowers that bloom from February to June.
If you are looking for an ideal time to explore Yumthang Valley for catching the blooming beauties, then make sure you plan your trip during late February to mid June. But if you wish to capture a clean sky and the beauty of snow-capped mountains, then months from September to December would be perfect. And you are a hard core nature lover and love exploring different places, then the best time to visit Yumthang Valley for you would be between February to March.
Entry Permit for Yumthang Valley
Yumthang valley is under army control so protected area permit is must to visit this place which you grant from Gangtok Tourism office. There are alternative also through tour operators also you can arrange the permit.
Accommodations near Yumthang valley
In Yumthang village you cannot stay as there are no staying hotels and resorts there. You can stay at the forest resort that is also at night only. Otherwise you can stay at Lachung and cover Yumthang valley. All basic amenities are available in hotels of Lachung so you can stay and relax so well.
How to Reach Yumthang Valley
Traveling by rail is one of the convenient options to access here in Yumthang valley and the nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal.
Climate and Weather at Yumthang Valley
Yumthang valley weather is always cold throughout the year. The valley with a snow-capped mountains gives spectacular view altogether. Any individual can have fun coming over here in every season but summer is the best time to come. Winter starts from December to March and temperature goes upto 10 degree c. The valley looks mesmerizing when covered with snow in winter. Avoid being there in winter with kids up to 6 years to 7 years.
Why this place called Zero Point?
Yumthang valley is called Zero Point because it is the last point of all Civilian roads. The view is impeccable and looks absolutely stunning when Yumthang valley at zero point. Zero point does not offer good atmosphere throughout the year so it is better to be there during summer.
