Yumthang Valley, often called the Valley of Flowers of Sikkim, lies in which district of the state?
- A.North Sikkim
- B.East Sikkim
- C.South Sikkim
- D.West Sikkim
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Explanation
The correct answer is A, North Sikkim. Yumthang lies beyond the village of Lachung in north Sikkim, at roughly 3,500 metres, and the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary around it gives the valley the popular name of the Valley of Flowers of Sikkim; hot springs rise on the bank of the Lachung river and the Zero Point lies further up towards the Tibetan border. B, East Sikkim holds Gangtok, the Tsomgo or Changu lake and the Nathu La pass. C, South Sikkim holds Namchi and the Samdruptse statue. D, West Sikkim holds Pelling, the old capital Yuksom and the Rabdentse ruins. Keep the north Sikkim group together: Yumthang, Lachung, Lachen, Gurudongmar lake and the Teesta's upper course. Remember also that Sikkim's own nickname for Yumthang should not be confused with the Valley of Flowers National Park, which lies in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and is a World Heritage site; examiners place the two valleys in the same question precisely because they share a nickname.
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