Taxi service to visit yumesamdong zero point north sikkim
Yumesamdong is a valley on the Lachung river about 15Kms ahead of Yumthang. The place is close to Chinese boarder. Yumesamdong is an hour drive beyond Yumthang through the rugged mountain road (15300ft), an area where the sweet fragrance of Azalea permeates the air. Heady, invigorating and exhilarating, but words still to fail to explain the experience of being at Yumesamdong. Peaceful valley and is quite windy - there was not much to hear but just stay here for some time to enjoy the beauty. With the majestic mountains and ice around - it was like being the only people in the world. You can visit Yumasamdong along with your trip to Yumthang at an extra cost.
Best way to reach yumesamdong zero point is from Gangtok. You need to halt one day at lachung valley to visit yumesamdong zero point. We provide gangtok to yumsamdong zero point tour packages at resonable price.
Tour Itinerary
Taxi service from Gangtok to Lachung to yumthang valley to yumesamdong zero point to gangtok = Rs. 8,499 * [ 1 Night 2 Days Full Vehicle ].
Day 1 : GANGTOK - LACHUNG (122 KMS / 6-8 HRS)
Pick up from Gangtok hotel at around 9.30 – 10 am [ after permit is created] and transfer to Lachung via Tashi view point, Butterfly or Seven Sister waterfalls [depending on road opened], Mangan Valley [lunch Point], Singhik waterfalls, Naga waterfalls, Toong Check post, Chumthang valley [Tea/Snacks Point], Bhim nala waterfalls. Reach Lachung by 5-6 pm. Rest at hotel or visit lachung in the evening.
Day 2 : LACHUNG - YUMTHANG VALLEY - YUMESAMDONG / ZERO POINT - GANGTOK (172 KMS / 8-10 HRS)
Pick up from Lachung hotel at around 7.00 am and transfer to yumesamdong zero point. On the way visit Singhba Rhododendron Sanctuary and Hot Waterspot and yumthang valley. Return to Lachung by 12 noon. After Lunch transfer to Gangtok hotel. Reach Gangtok by 6-7 pm. Evening free to visit Gangtok market at your own.
(In case of Land slide or any other reason lachung valley is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing.)
Places to visit nearby yumesamdong zero point
Lachen valley : book taxi services from yumesamdong zero poin to lachen valley at price starting at Rs. 4,999 *. You can also cover Lachen, Thangu valley.
Gurudongmar Lake : book taxi services from yumesamdong zero poin to Gurudongmar lake at price starting at Rs. 5,999 *. You can also cover Lachen, Thangu valley.
Kala pathar : book taxi services from yumesamdong zero poin to Kala pathar at price starting at Rs. 5,999 *. You can also cover Lachen, Thangu valley.
Lachung valley : book taxi services from yumesamdong zero poin to lachung north sikkim at price starting at Rs. 3,999. You can also cover yumthang valley.
Yumthang valley : book taxi services from yumesamdong zero poin to lachung north sikkim at price starting at Rs. 2,999. You can also cover lachung valley.
Katao : book taxi services from yumesamdong zero poin to katao north sikkim at price starting at Rs. 4,999. You can also cover yumthang valley and lachung valley.
Permit and Entry Rules to visit yumesamdong zero point north sikkim
Indian : Indian tourists visiting yumesamdong zero point north sikkim require special permit to visit.
This special permit are provided by Travel Agents in Sikkim, Goverment Authority.
There are two checkpost through which you can visit yumesamdong zero point. They are either through Gangtok or Mangan.
To create permit the visiter has to provide below documents:
Passport Size Photo : Two Passport Size photo for each members above 5 years.
ID with Address Proof : An ID with valid ID proof xerox copy is require to create permit.
for each members above 5 years. (for eg. Voter ID, Passport, Driving License with Address part)
Foreigner : Foreigners are allowed to visit lachen valley with special permit.
There should be atleast 2 foreigners to visit Lachen valley. This special permit are provided by Travel Agents in Sikkim, Goverment Authority.
Foreigner visiting lachen valley from Gangtok need to produce following documents:
Passport & Visa: 4 copies of Passport and visa is required.
Inner Line Permit (ILP) : 4 copies of ILP is required also required. This ILP is created in sikkim border either in Rangpho or Melli before entering sikkim.
Photo : 4 copies of passport size photo is required.
Route to yumesamdong zero point
There are two routes to reach yumesamdong zero point :
1. Gangtok to yumesamdong zero pointvia Mangan.
2. Lachen valley to yumesamdong zero point via Chumthang valley.
Distance
Gangtok to Lachung valley : 125 kms.
Lachung to Yumthang valley : 24 kms.
Yumthang valley to Yumasamdong: 28 kms.
Accomodation:
A forest rest house is the only permanent residence in the Yumthang valley. Visitors stay at Lachung valley. Due to heavy tourist influx several small and medium hotels have come up.
Best time to visit yumesamdong zero point north sikkim
Best time to visit yumesamdong zero point north sikkim is during the months of March, April, May, June, October, Nov. Most of the roads remains closed during the month of July, August due to heavy rainfall and landslides.