North Sikkim
10. Yumthang
The most famous spot of the area is definitely Yumthang, 141 kms from Gangtok, located in a flat vally whose sides reachup to the towering mountains.Yaks grazing on flower-carpeted meadows is a common here. Yumthang, the Valley of Flowers is a naturalist's paradise in Spring. Wild Flowers, primulae and rhododendron bathe the landscape in rich clours.
11. Yume-Samdong
Situated at a height of 15,300 ft. 26 kms from Yumthang is very near to China border. This place is well known for its hot springs. Here are 14 sulpher hot springs.
12. Katao
24 kms from Lachung at a height of 15,000 ft.(approximately). Katao is a very beautiful place with the panoromic view of snow capped peaks of Himalaya. This place is very close to China border.
13. Lachen
At a height of 9900 ft. Lachen is a very beautifull valley. For tourist this is the base for journey to Chopta Valley.
14. Chopta Valley
The beautiful valley of Chopta is situated at a height of 14,500 ft. is also known for its flower. This is the second valley of flowers in North Sikkim. The entire valley erupts into riot of colors in Spring.
15. Gurudongmar Lake
This lake is situated at a height of 17,156 ft. with a exotic view of lake surrounded with mountains, snow-peaks. Here situated the 2nd. highest motor drivable road after Kharlang Pass in Lahey.
16. Chho-Lha-mo
4 kms from Gurudongmar Lake Chho-Lha-mo is another high altitude lake with the landscapic view of China occupied Tibet. This lake also enjoys different level of importancy as the river Tista originates from here.
