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Location: Located 145 kms from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim.
Tourist Attractions Nearby: Chungthang, the Sikkim countryside,
Lachung and Kangchendonga National Park are the nearby places which
people visit along with Yumthang valley.
Best Activities: Trekking.

About Yumthang Valley
Yumthang is a valley in the high reaches of Himalayas also known as
the valley of flowers. The Yumthang valley is situated at an altitude
of 1180 ft ( 35564 m) with a close proximity of Tibet. Yumthang is a
beautiful destination, covered with Rhododendron and Primula flowers.
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 opportunity to feel the warmth of the water
even in freezing temperature. Rich in sulfur these springs are
believed to have miraculous healing power. A tributary of the river
Teesta flows past the valley and there's the town of Lachung, the
nearest inhibited center.

NOTE : Foreigners are allowed to visit the valley only if they procure
a permit from the tourism department of Sikkim.

Getting There
Air: Nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal (124 kms), where
flights fly to and fro from Kolkata, Delhi and Guwahati. The Bagdogra
airport is connected to Gangtok by a helicopter service operating
between Gangtok and Bagdogra.
Rail: Visitors can travel by rail from Kolkata up to New Jalpaiguri.
Gangtok is about 15-km by road from this place. Taxis are available at
the station for hire.
Road: Gangtok is well connected with other parts of Sikkim and the
country by weather metaled roads.






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