Ride into
Yumthang Valley
The valley of flowers at 11,800ft.
- Altitude
- About 11,800ft
- Sanctuary
- Shingba Rhododendron
- Bloom
- April-May
- Access
- Early run from Lachung
Yumthang is the broad glacial valley at about 11,800ft inside the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary: in May the slopes carry dozens of rhododendron species in bloom, and the river braids silver through the meadow floor. Snow walls line the road well into spring.
Quick answers
Yumthang Valley at a glance
When do the flowers bloom in Yumthang?
The rhododendron season runs April into May; the rest of the year is grass, snow and silver river.
When to go
Plan around these months
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Rhododendron season
Hill slopes in red, pink and white, Apr-May.
Hot springs
The sulphur springs at the valley head.
Facts checked against the official Sikkim tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26