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Sikkim


		Introduction

		Sightseeing

		Accommodation

		Transport

		Sikim Airport

State	Sikkim

City	Gangtok

Airports	Bagdogra

Distance from Bagdogra	124 Km/80 Mile

Railway Junctions	Nearest railhead New Jalpaiguri

Local Languages	Bhutia, Lepcha

North Sikkim-Introduction

North Sikkim plays a vital role in Sikkim tourism. It is called as the flower valley, replete with 500 waterfalls, hot springs, glaciers, and the majestic snow covered Himalayas.
All these make North Sikkim a heaven in earth. A typical North Sikkim tour starts from Gangtok then via Kabi Lungtsok 23 km, Phodong 40 km, Mangan 67 km, Singhik 72 km, Chungthang 98 km, Lachung 117 km to 141 km away flower valley Yumthang. On the way lies Singhba Rhododendron Sanctuary and Kanchandzonga National Park. SNT buses from Gangtok leaves at 8-00 and 13-00 hr and reaches Mangan via Phodong and going still 5 km further to Singhik. Chungthang-bound mail bus leaves at 8-00, Lachung-bound army-bus at 9-00, but they are not regular in services. Upto Tung bridge via Mangan-Shinghik Indians are free to move, but beyond north of Tung RAP (Restricted Area Permit) is required.

Yumthang, at an elevation of 11,800 ft. & 140 kms from Gangtok, is a paradise for nature lovers with a fascinating blend of flora & fauna and breathtaking scenic grandeur. Yumthang, is a vast expanse of colorful grass-carpet to the horizon Covered with rhododendron shrubs and trees, the entire valley erupts into a riot of colors in May.
A little ahead on the right crossing the Chu over the wooden bridge is Sachu or hot spring. It contains sulphur-water. It is immensely popular for its curative and healing power.
In May-June 33 varieties of rhododendrons work unitedly with alpine flowers paint and help flourish & colour Yumthang. Yaks grazing over snow white Himalayas and breathe in the fragrance of flowers from a distance.
For the Yumthang tour, March-June, Sept-Dec (beginning) is the ideal season. Yak and Yeti Travels organize 'Alpine Package Tour' for 2 nights and 3 days and also for 7 nights and 8 days. As the China Border is nearby the whole area is sensitive and under military control. Foreigners are required to get RAP to visit the area. Taking snaps are prohibited. You should deposit your camera at a military check post 1 km away from Lachung on the way to Yumthang.