way to Zero point from Yumthang

Zero Point Sikkim

Zero Point Sikkim

Zero Point Sikkim is located about 23 km from Yumthang and at an altitude of more than 15,000 feet. Yume Samdong is the other name for this place. It takes around 1 hr drive from Yumthang to reach this place. Motorable road ends here and civillians are not permitted to drive beyond as international China border is at a short distance from here and therefore, the name is Zero Point. Visitor has to report at military checkpost nearby a Shiv mandir before entering the location.

on the way, peek-a-boo of not so fresh snow

Zero Point Sikkim

The journey is not so comfortable as the road is not smooth rather rugged mountain road but it is the treat for eye where the journey ends. A 360 degree view of snow-capped stretch of mountains with river waters turned into ice is worth of visiting this place.

snow-capped stretch of mountains with frozen river

Zero Point Sikkim

On reaching at the zero point, vehicles queue and park at the side of the road systematically. Here, the driver asks passengers to deboard the vehicle and go for enjoyment with snow. Along with the snow-covered mountains the place is convergence of three rivers.

queues of vehicles

Zero Point Sikkim

Visitors can spend quality time here playing with snow with their hearts' content. Since, it is at high altitude, few may feel breathing trouble due to oxygen level deficiency. Keeping hand gloves and rain boots are additional benefit to enjoy the beauty to the fullest.

visitors enjoying with snow

Zero Point Sikkim

Best time to visit: March-May

Cost: Drivers take additional cost to take to zero point (INR 3000 for a vehicle from Yumthang), this is not included in any shared package

Permit: Permit is needed from army checkpost

Nearest place to stay: Lachung

Time to reach Zero point from Lachung: 3 hrs

Duration: 1 hr duration is sufficient to spend here.

Rental: pair of gloves and rainboots can be rented from nearby ghumtis of Yumthang at a cost of INR 50 for each pair.

Eateries: nearby ghumtis at Yumthang sells breakfast, snacks etc.

Restriction: Pet bottles, plastic water jars are not allowed (may attract fines if caught)

Zero Point Sikkim

 

overall view of zero point in a nutshell

Note: All the photos and videos are taken in the month of May, 2019 

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Dr. Supriya