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About Yumthang Valley
Yumthang Valley is a grazing pasture located in the North Sikkim district, in the state of Sikkim. The valley is bounded by the Himalayas and is located 150 km from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. The valley is situated at an altitude of 11800......Read more on Yumthang Valley
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Rumtek Monastery
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Ranked 1 of 7Places to Visit in Yumthang Valley
- Type: Monastery
The Rumtek Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery, which was originally built by the 9th Karmapa Wangchuk Dorje in the 16th century. Popularly known as the Dharmachakra Centre, this monastery served as the main seat of the Karma Kagyu lineage in Sikkim.
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Chungthang
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Ranked 2 of 7Places to Visit in Yumthang Valley
- Type: Village
Chungthang is a beautiful town situated at the confluence of River Lachen and River Lachung Chu. This town of North Sikkim is located at an average elevation of 1,790 metres (5,873 feet). As per the belief of local people, Guru Padmasambhabwa visited this town before going to Tibet. The rock...
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Changu Lake
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 7Places to Visit in Yumthang Valley
- Type: Lake
The Changu Lake, which is located at an altitude of 12,310 feet on the Gangtok Nathu La highway, is a popular tourist attraction. The literal meaning of the name of the lake in Bhutia language is 'source of the lake'. This one kilometre long and 15 metres deep lake is considered sacred by...
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Lachung Monastery
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Ranked 4 of 7Places to Visit in Yumthang Valley
- Type: Monastery
The Lachung Monastery, established in 1880, is a Nyingma Buddhist Gompa in the Lachung Valley. This monastery is known for the famous Mask Dance, which is organised every year.
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Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden
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Ranked 5 of 7Places to Visit in Yumthang Valley
- Type: Garden
The Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden, located close to the Rumtek Monastery, is home to a variety of flora. This garden is maintained and managed by the Parks and Gardens Unit of the Forest Department of the Government of Sikkim. Established in 1987, this garden comprises of rare plants and...
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