Yumthang Valley

Location

Situated at an altitude of 3575 m above sea level, Yumthang Valley is nearly 150 km from Gangtok. The valley is dotted with clear streams, snow covered peaks, lush green vast lands that make a tourist come here again and again. It is also called the valley of flowers, as during the spring season, numerous splendid flowers bloom in the valley lending infinite colors to the surrounding. If you wish to see the this multi hued sight, the best time to visit Yumthang Valley is during April and May. And if you wish to see snow covered valley, then prefer time between November and March. There is a natural hot spring here which is said to have medicinal values. Some tourist have claimed to have received relief after taking a bath here. It is also a grazing ground for large herds of yaks which is also a sight to behold.

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