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Lachung & Yumthang Valley

Valley of Flowers in the Himalayas

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2 daysIdeal stay₹800From / night4.8 ★28 reviewsApril – MayBest windowNew Jalpaiguri (NJP)Nearest rail · 205 km

The Yumthang Valley, called the "Valley of Flowers of Sikkim", bursts into colour with rhododendrons in spring. Lachung village is a traditional Lepcha settlement at 2,750m.

Pairs well with

Yumthang Valley· 1h awayGangtok· 4h awayRavangla· 5h awayKalimpong· 5h awayNamchi· 5h awayDarjeeling· 6h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 95
Honest take for Jul: Monsoon season — heavy rainfall expected. Good for nature lovers, but outdoor travel can be challenging. (peak crowds.)

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · New Jalpaiguri (NJP) 205km · Pakyong Airport 175km

Nearest transport

New Jalpaiguri (NJP)205 km
Pakyong Airport175 km

Stay options

budget₹800/night
mid₹2,200/night
luxury₹5,500/night

Best time to visit

April – May (flowers), December – January (snow)

How to get here

Gangtok → Lachung

cab · 5h

₹3,500

approx.

Nearby attractions

Zero PointYumthang ValleyShingba Rhododendron SanctuaryLachen

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