The Yumthang Valley is a promise of surprise. The valley is
covered with a bushy shrub “Rhododendrons”.
This is considered to be “The valley of flowers” but not really as it is more
appropriate to call it “The valley of Rhododendrons
”. It was not the flowering season that we visited in and hence all we could
see is a rocky abode. All the way Teesta river was luring us to get closer to
it but the killer chill hurled us back after short ventures.
We reached a cheerful street that serves breakfast (warm
bread and molten butter) and sells colorful woolen stuff and some gift
articles. Prices are very reasonable.
Zero point is interesting, picturesque place as we got to
see different phases of freezing water. Completely frozen waterfalls, flowing
river, fascinating patterns formed by the impacts of nature on the freezing and
un freezing water were just amazing. A deep breath in the freshness is very
very relaxing. The hush hush of the water was soothing. I shall let the
pictures do the talking here. 
There is an army maintained coffee shop here that actually
serves coffee and biscuits to the tourists free of cost. They sell deep fried
bondas. Best of all, they have a good fire place. All we could ask for at that
point is warmth and yeah, it is a blessing there. Appreciate and respect the
army service. Though we readily had the free stuff accepted, we also wanted to
pay something and hence had the snacks they sold. We also bought a coffee mug.
The money shall be for a good cause.
We proceeded to a glacier near by. This had a hanging bridge
decorated with Buddhist flags. The glacier water is supposed to possess
medicinal value and there are local ways of curing people here. The glacier is
thin and domed by a small room not very well maintained.
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