Yumesamdong continues to impress and intrigue travelers worldwide. It continues to be the most critical and favored destination in Sikkim. Yumesamdong is known as ‘Zero Point’ because the road ends there. The road to reach Zero Point is very challenging and requires expert driving. Travelers can reach Zero Point from the state capital, Gangtok, via Lachung and Yumthang, but a special permit is required to enter the protected area. However, the best time to visit Yumesamdong is from December to April because travelers can witness snow in the region. Travelers can find a lot of wildflowers and rhododendrons in the vicinity if they visit Zero Point during the monsoons.

Travelers can reach Zero Point from Yumthang Valley.
The road to Zero Point is through steep slopes, ridges, and mountains of the Eastern Himalayas. The Eastern Himalayas are a delight and a splendor to watch from Yumesamdong. The winds start dictating, and the cool breeze blowing across the realm gives a pleasant feeling, with a tributary of the Teesta flowing past the magical Yumthang valley. Yumthang and Yumesamdong are essential destinations in the Eastern Himalayas that millions of travelers visit monthly. Travelers typically come from India and other international destinations.
The best time to visit Zero Point is March and April.
Travelers consider March and April the best time to visit Zero Point because they generally witness heavy snowfall. However, tourists start planning their trips even in October, November, December, January, and February.
YUMESAMDONG FAQ
Zero Point is in North Sikkim and popularly known as ‘Zenith Point.’ Yumesamdong is the land of perennial snow in North Sikkim, and travelers visit it from around the globe.
Unfortunately, accommodation is not available at Zero Point. The temperature dips drastically in the afternoon, so it is advisable to descend to Lachung and spend the night. There is a shortage of oxygen across the region, so staying prolonged is not recommended.
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