Zero Point – Yumesamdong

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Yumesamdong, also known as Zero Point. There is no motorable road beyond this point. The place is located in nearly 25 km ahead of Yumthang of north Sikkim, and situated very close to China and Tibet border. Always snow cladded but reachable tiny spot has been attracting lot many tourists throughout the season for quite some year. Road to Yumesamdong form Yumthang offers mindboggling view of snow fallen on pine trees, scattered snow here and there roadside, Teesta river and surrounded by sparkling snow covered white mountain. As the spot offers snow throughout the year tourist comes here quenching the thirst of their snowy leisure trip.
How to reach:
Siliguri to Gangtok it takes around 4 hrs, approx 114 Km. Gangtok to Lachung is around 103Km, takes around 6 hrs as road condition remains not good. Lachung to Yumthang distance is 25 Km takes around 1.5 hrs. To reach Yumthang to Yumesamdong or Zero Point it takes 45 mins to cover around 21Km.
Near by Places to Stay/Visit:
Yumthang, Lachung, Katao
Things to Enjoy:
Beauty of nature, reachable high-altitude snow cladded mountain zone, snow covered pine forest, Teesta river flowing through mountains
Activity:
High-altitude trekking, enjoying snow
Accommodation:
No accommodation available here, can be stayed at Yumthang or Lachung.
Facility:
Food and Beverage:
Altitude:
Around 15300 feet.
Located:
India -> SIKKIM -> North Sikkim -> Lachung -> Yumthang -> Yumesamdong
Climate:
Summer 2ºC to 20ºC, winter -5ºC to 4ºC.
Best time to go:
February end to May, in March-April of wild Mountain flowers are in full bloom. December to February Yumthang valley remains closed for tourists.

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