Yumthang Valley is a high-altitude valley in North Sikkim near Lachung, known for alpine meadows, the Lachung Chu river, hot springs and spring rhododendron blooms inside the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary area. The official Mangan district listing places it around 3,564 m above sea level and about 150 km from Gangtok by the Gangtok-Mangan-Lachung route.
Visit Yumthang for Sikkim mountain scenery that feels remote yet reachable with a planned Lachung overnight, especially during the spring flower season.
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This destination has a high-altitude climate with temperatures ranging from 1°C to 8°C annually. Avoid travel in Jun, Jul due to heavy rainfall.
⚠️ Avoid travelling in Jun, Jul due to extreme conditions.
Plan a trip for SepClimate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo