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

Eat and drink
There are several small coffee shops run by local inhabitants serving tea, coffee and breads. The coffee is worth trying.