Yumthang Valley , Gangtok
About Yumthang Valley
Yumthang valley is a beautiful valley in Northern Sikkim, surrounded by lush green trees, colorful rhododendron flowers and yaks grazing peacefully in the pastures. Take permit to visit the valley as the location is close to the Indo-China border. A seven hours drive from Gangtok to Lachung village will take you to Yumthang Valley. Overnight stay at Lachung, followed by an early morning visit to see the mesmerizing natural scenery of the Yumthang valley makes the entire trip totally worth it. Yumthang remains inaccessible between December and March due to heavy snowfall in the area. Yumthang valley is about 150 KMs from the Gangtok.
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Places to Visit near Yumthang Valley
Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, Sikkim
13.6 km from Yumthang Valley - See map
Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary is located in the Yumthang valley. Need I say anymore? Yumthang! Surrounded by the ranges of Chuba Sagochen and...
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Goecha La, Sikkim
*34.7 km from Yumthang Valley - See map
Goecha La is a high mountain pass and a popular trekking destination in Sikkim. The trek begins in Yuksom, a quaint hill station where you should...
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Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim
*34.8 km from Yumthang Valley - See map
Khangchendzonga National Park (previously named Kanchenjunga National Park) is located in Sikkim, and named after 8,586 mts. tall Mt....
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Jhomolhari Trek, Western Zone
*39.5 km from Yumthang Valley - See map
The Jhomolhari trek offers the timeless experience of traversing through the rugged terrains of the Himalayas, soaking the crisp mountain air and...
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Borong, Sikkim
*39.7 km from Yumthang Valley - See map
Borong is a picturesque small village in South Sikkim, located at an altitude of 5800 ft. It is about 17 kms from Ravangla and is gaining...
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Torsa Strict Nature Reserve, Western Zone
*42.1 km from Yumthang Valley - See map
The Toorsa Reserve covers an extensive area of about six hundred square kilometer, occupying majority of the Haa District. It shares international...
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Rimbick, West Bengal
*61.1 km from Yumthang Valley - See map
Rimbick is about 100 KMs from Darjeeling town and a popular destination for backpackers and trekkers. Wake up early to witness the colourful...
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Lachen, Sikkim
71.3 km from Yumthang Valley - See map
Lachen is one of those unexplored destinations that are still untouched by the throngs of tourists. Situated at an altitude of 8500 fts above sea...
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Hyatung Falls, Karnali
*81.2 km from Yumthang Valley - See map
Hyatung Falls is the highest fall in Nepal. The Hyatung falls has an elevation about 365 meters. According to a statement in Nepali Times, the...
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Makalu Barun National Park, Koshi
*98.3 km from Yumthang Valley - See map
Established in 1992 and covering over an area of 1500 km per square, Makalu Barun National Park has registered itself into the 'sacred Himalayan...
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