How to reach Yumthang | Best time to visit Yumthang valley

Yumthang is a magical eternal valley in North Sikkim. Not known by many, this place offers a breathtaking view of the Mighty Himalayas. Yumthang valley is the most beautiful and important valley in North Sikkim and intrigues travelers across the world. The only way to reach Yumthang valley is through road transport. Yumthang is a very popular place in Northeast India and is visited by travellers from around the country during the monsoon and winter seasons. The valley is famous and a wonderful treasure hunt for adventurers and mountain lovers across the country to go and witness the hidden wisdom lying in the Himalayan abode. However, the best time to visit Yumthang valley remains from December to April due to the accumulation of snow in the region.

Travellers can reach Yumthang valley from Gangtok 

Travellers can reach Yumthang valley from Gangtok via Lachung by covering a total road distance of 5 hours. Travellers can reach Yumthang valley via Chumthang and Lachung by traversing through the wild forests and intriguing mountains of the Eastern Himalayas.  Tourists need to obtain a Protected Area Permit from Gangtok to visit Yumthang valley. The route from Gangtok via Lachung serves as the only route to reach Yumthang valley. After reaching Yumthang, one can spot the dense forests of the mighty Himalayas and the sweet chirping sounds of the birds, and the high flowing stream of the tributary Teesta. There are lot of small mountain glaciers that can be seen in Yumthang and are prominent in the months of December, January, February, March and April. These glaciers retreat after June and start advancing again from the month of November. The melting of ice in the glaciers is due to albedo. It has contributed to the accumulation of water in the high flowing stream. The tributary of the river Teesta keeps the biodiversity alive in Yumthang valley. It is actually a beautiful place and eternal valley in the lap of Nature among rhododendrons and wildflowers. The presence of natural snow makes it really splendid and magnificent and also a wonderful destination to witness the grandiosity of the mighty Himalayas.

The best time to visit Yumthang valley is March and April

Although travellers prefer March and April as the best time to visit Yumthang valley, it is also visited in the monsoons to get a glimpse of different species of flowering plants. There is snowfall happening in this part of the country in March and April and travelers can witness snowflakes. The valley is covered by green grasslands, elevated mountain ranges, and snow-clad peaks of the Greater Himalayas. One can trek from Yumthang to reach another haven known as ‘Yumesamdong‘ or ‘Zero Point’ where the road passage actually ends and known as the ‘Land of Perpetual snow’ in Eastern Himalayas. Tourists get to see snowfall and experience blizzard if they visit Yumthang from December to April.

YUMTHANG VALLEY FAQ 

How can tourists plan a trip to Yumthang Valley?

Tourists can plan a trip to Yumthang Valley from Gangtok by land transport as it is one of the distinct regions of North East India. It is known by the name ‘Valley Of Flowers’ of North East due to the presence of various species of plants and rhododendrons. Beautiful and ice capped mountains can be spotted in Yumthang and there is also a tributary of the river Teesta that can be seen in the valley.

What is the temperature at Yumthang valley?

Situated at an altitude of 12000 ft above seal level, the temperature at Yumthang valley remains below 10 degrees.

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