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The Yak at Yumthang Valley

I captured this Photograph at Yumthang valley of North Sikkim in India on November, 2021. This valley is definitely one of the most beautiful and paradise like places on the planet. Its so connected to nature. So neat and clean. 2 Rivers meet in a confluence at the centre of the valley and the view is breathtaking. The river water is bluish green in color. and there is this beautiful terrain surrounding this confluence giving it the feels of paradise. Experience of Yumgthang in early winter is beyond explanation! The snow covered valley with chilling wind, made the experience of the valley awesome. You may witness the freezing of the river water, a breathtaking phenomenon to the residents of tropical plane land Yumthang Valley in North Sikkim which is at around 12500 fts/3950 Mtrs is also often known as the Valley of flowers as because of all those seasonal flowers like Primulas all around the valleys and also the different species of Rhododendrons and Magnolias all around the valley. Yumthang valley at around 22 Kms from Lachung in North Sikkim is about an hour drive through the alpine forest of high coniferous and pine trees along with the different species of Rhododendrons all along the way which in time makes the trip amazing. The high mountains on both side is just so nice to see and experience. Many visitors came this valley; they rent this Yak and Visit this Valley.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: India
Camera: NIKON D5300
Copyright: © Sk Rahaman Hossain