Phuni Valley View Point

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Location: QPH6+GFF, Sikkim 737120, India

Estimated Visiting Time: 1-2 Hours (It depends on your interest in exploring this place)

Phuni Valley View Point is a picturesque valley situated 18 kilometers ahead of Lachung, Sikkim. It served as a skiing center. Tourists visit this part of the country to enjoy the sport at a relaxed pace. Phuni Valley is situated at an elevation of 11,000 feet. Phuni Valley is a part of the very well-known visiting place Yumthang Valley. There is also a Phuni Lake in Yumthang Valley, also called Kyee Cho. The blue lake looked stunning, surrounded by white snow.

Attraction

Visit Phuni Valley for another experience of skiing. It is a vast open space above the snowline. It increases the enthusiasm of skiing. Being situated at the 11,000 feet height, the spread of the snow-clad mountains, with the added advantage of powered snow, are tempting enough to magnetize the adventurous spirit of the avid skier. It provides all the thrill and excitement to the game.

Yumthang Valley is also known as the Valley of Flowers. It is the home of Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, which has over 24 species of Rhododendron. From the Phuni Valley, you can experience the best view of Yumthang Valley and Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary. These flowers bloom in Autumn.

History

Phuni Valley View Point is a naturally beautiful place. There is no significant history about this place.

Inside/Outside Views

Phuni Valley is at the lower end of the Yumthang Valley. From here, you can experience a divine view of Yumthang Valley as we said before. Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary looks like a multi-colored carpet for the 24 colorful species of the flower.

Phuni Valley is the most suitable place to enjoy the beauty of the main valley.

Opening Hours

Thursday 7.00 AM – 7.00 PM

(Sikkim Day) Hours might differ

Friday 7.00 AM – 7.00 PM

Saturday 7.00 AM – 7.00 PM

Sunday 7.00 AM – 7.00 PM

Monday 7.00 AM – 7.00 PM

Tuesday 7.00 AM – 7.00 PM

Wednesday 7.00 AM – 7.00 PM

Entry & Others Fees

There is a nominal entry fee charged for visiting this place.

Near Restaurants

Near Hotels

How to Reach

By Air: Bagdogra airport in Siliguri, West Bengal is the nearest airport to reach Phuni Valley. This airport is well connected to all the main cities of India. It is around 125 kilometers from Lachung. From the airport, first you need to reach Gangtok by taxi, which is 102 kilometers from the airport. From there, Phuni Valley is about 18 kilometers away. You need to drive around 2 hours to reach Phuni Valley View Point.

Now, Sikkim has its own airport – Pakyong Airport. You can also go by this airport.

By Train: New Jalpaiguri in Siliguri, West Bengal is the nearest railway station to reach Phuni Valley. It is around 191 kilometers from Lachung. This railway station is well connected with the major cities like Kolkata and Delhi. From there, first you need to reach Gangtok by taxi which is 102 kilometers from the railway station. From there, Phuni Valley View Point is about 18 kilometers. You need to drive around 2 hours to reach Phuni Valley View Point.

By Road: Lachung is well connected with various cities like Gangtok (102 km), Darjeeling (169 km), Jaipaiguri (231 km), Mangan (51 km) by road. From Lachung, Phuni Valley View Point is about 18 kilometers. You need to drive around 2 hours to reach Phuni Valley View Point.

Tips for Travellers

Book a hotel with 3 meals. Because there are very few good restaurants for having a meal.
Try sikkimese food. Especially Momos and tea.
Learn some basics to interact with locals.
Carry necessary medicine and other things.
Carry enough warm clothes.
Don’t forget to click some wonderful pictures.
Leave only footprints behind.