How to Reach
Visits to Yumthang require permits and are organised
by Gangtok-based tour operators. Foreigners must obtain Inner Line Permit
(ILP) to visit which can be obtained from all Indian missions, Tourism
Office, New Delhi, Sikkim Tourism Office, Kolkata and Sikkim Tourism Office.
To reach this vallery go from Gangtok to Lachung (130Km)
which is 5hrs journey. Stay at Lachung, a picturesque postcard village
then proceed 26km where one can reach in yumthang valley. Lachung to this
valley offers magnificent view of lush green mountains, rivers and many
water falls on the way.
To reach Gangtok,
Air : Bagdogra (125 km) is the nearest
airport. From airport to Gangtok is 4 hours by road. Also from here Sikkim
helicopter Service runs daily 30 mts flights to Gangtok.
Rail: New Jalpaiguri/Siliguir (120
km/ 4 hrs) is the nearest railhead which are well connected to Kolkata,
Delhi and other major Indian cities. From here one can hire a taxi or
jeep to reach Gangtok.
Road : Gangtok lies on the NH 31 A
with the road to North Bengal and Siliguri is the hub for the picturesque
drive to Gangtok.
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