Yumthang Valley, the Valley of Flowers

Yumthang Valley is situated in North Sikkim and is famous for its picturesque beauty. The valley is located at a distance of kilometers north from the state capital, Gangtok.

Yumthang is located on a flat valley and is near the tree line; surrounding mountains seem to touch the heavens. The route to Yumthang from Lachung adjoining the Singba Forest Reserve.

Tourists require an inner line permit to travel to North Sikkim, and it can be obtained with the help of a travel agent. During the season, the tourism department organizes package tours to Yumthang.

This area is landslide-prone from June to September.

The best time for a pre-monsoon tour is from March to the middle of May. During this time, the valley is covered with rhododendron flowers. The famous Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary is located in Yumthang Valley of Flowers. A popular sight in Yumthang Valley is the Yumthang Chu river. Gangtok to Yumthang: 2 days and 1 night tour.

Follow the link to Sikkim Tourism to get updates on tour packages and mandatory requirements for planning visit to Sikkim.