Yumthang-the valley of Flowers

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Tucked well inside north Sikkim, this little known Himalayan valley breaks into a profusion of alpine flowers like rhododendrons, primulas etc. during April and May. You will need special permission from Gangtok and have to make travel arrangements through an approved agency. The entire road from Gangtok to Yumthang valley houses number of cascading water falls particularly the ones at Beema and Lachung makes the Yumthang trip interesting and enchanting.

For the greater part of the year, the valley lies hidden by snow. It is also a nice experience to visit Yumthang during February/March, when the place is full of snow and during October/November when the towering snowpeaks dazzle against the clear, blue sky. Approached through the village of Lachung, scenic beauty is the only attraction.

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kolobar

Yumthang valley is going to be a nice destination but only when excessive limitations for foreign tourists will be lifted.

PeopletoPeople

For foreign tourists, Iner Line permit is available for 04 nights for
Yamthung . But they are required to travel in a group of 4.Even for Indias a ILP has to be taken from Sikkim Police.


Place from where Restricted Area Permits can be obtained:

Indian Embassies in the foreigner's home country.
Foreigners' Regional Registration Offices (FRROs) at New Delhi, Mumbain, Calcutta, & Darjeeling Resident Commissioner.
Government of Sikkim Office in New Delhi.

Documents required to get Restricted Area Permit:

The passport with 01 photograph of the applicant

Photocopy of the first page of the passport where the name, date of birth, & the expiry details which stamped photograph.

Photocopy of the page on the passport where the Indian Visa is stamped.

Personal presence

No Permit fee required