Date Itinerary
Day 01:
Arrive Delhi connecting fly to Bagdogra airport . Meet the guide at the airport. Meet the guide at the airport and drive to Gangtok. (126 km / 05 hrs.). Overnight hotel.
Day 02:
A leisure day in Gangtok visiting places of tourist interest including Tashi view Point, Ganash Tok, Hanuman Tok and famous Enchey Monastery back to hotel after breakfast other Point visit Tibetology, Institute of Cottage Industry, Dro-Drul Chorten, Rope way and Flower snow world famous Rumtek Monastery. Return Back to hotel. Evening walk at the Mall or shopping/leisure. Stay O/N.
Day 03:
Drive to Yuksam(1780 m) from Gangtok. Arrive Yuksom In the evening take a walk to the Yoksom Coronation site, - a simple stone bench, where the three monks appointed the first king of Sikkim. Visit the nearby Ani Gompa {Buddhist nunnery). Overnight at Yoksom.
Day 04:
Trek from Yuksam to Tshoka, 3050 m. 16 Kms in 07 hrs.
Commence trekking at 0800 hrs. The very first day of the trek is the toughest. Starting at an altitude of 1780 meters, we have to climb up to 3050 m. The route has many ups and downs, with some rock staircases. No landmarks are visible, and it is easy to loose orientation. A steady walk with plenty of halts enables the enjoyment of the fantastic range of flora. After crossing the green Praig Chuu River at Bakhim, we climb steeply to reach the last village on this route, called Tshoka, (the clearing in the forest). Overnight in Guest House or in camp.
Day 05:
Trek from Tshokha – Dzongri meadows, 4320 m. 09 kms in 04 hrs.
A steep climb through rhododendrons, with some views of the snow peaks brings us to Dzongri at 4300 m. It is a lovely undulating plateau, used as a yak pasture, extending nearly to the Kabru and Pandim glaciers on either side. The first view as you step on to the meadows is indeed breathtaking, as you suddenly come face to face with the great peaks. Overnight in camp.
Day 06:
Trek from Dzongri – Thansing, 3920 m. 08 Kms in 04 hrs
Rise early, to walk up to the top of Dabla Khang, a mountain-top from where the Sikkimese worship Mount Khangchendzonga. After the short walk, the sunrise view of Khangchendzonga, Kabru, and Siniolchu, is spectacular. After breakfast in camp, trek to Thansing 08 Kms in 04 hrs. A fairly easy trek, with good views. Initially traversing marshy ground with bush rhododendrons, for about 02 kms, the track descends very steeply into the Praig chuu valley. We pass through meadows of grazing yaks, wild flowers, and rhododendrons, with spectacular views of Mount Pandim. The river comes cascading down from the Snow Mountains. We climb out of the valley, to the trekkers hut at Thansing.
Day 07:
Trek from Thansing, 3920m – Camp in Lamuni, 4230 (Samithi lake 4500 M). 08 kms, in 04 hrs.Trek steadily uphill for 04 hrs to camp near Samthi Lake at 4500 m. Overnight in camp
Day 08:
Trek from Lampokhri or Simithi lake, 4500m - Gochela, 4995 M - Thangsing 3800 M. 14 Kms in 08 hrs. oday we have a long days trek. Starting just past midnight, we climb, along a gully on a trail of moraine and boulders, with spectacular views opening up. Following a short descent to the white sands of Zimethang we make the steep climb reaching the highest point of the trek, in time for the sunrise. From Gochela we see the Talung Glacier, Khangchendzonga East Face, Jannu, Simvo, Sinolchu, and many other peaks. Descending down we retrace our steps to spend the night at Thangsing in the Priag chhu valley. Overnight in camp.
Day 09:
Trek from Thangsing to Tshoka (2828 m/10 km / 4 hours) Stay O/N.
Day 10:
Trek from Tsokha to Yuksam. Check in hotel. O/N
Day 11:
Early morning drive to Pemayangtse visit Khechoperi Lake Drive 24 Kms ( 01.30 hrs) to the holy Khechepheri Lake. Continue the journey for another 30 Kms ( 1.30 hrs) to reach Pelling. O/N at Pelling.
Day 12:
Early morning drive from Pelling to Darjeeling (85 kms / 4 hrs.) on the Darjeeling tea Garden arrive Darjeeling evening free. Over Night at Hotel.
Day 13:
Transfer onwards destination. (Trip ends).
The price includes -
Airport pick up & drop including all necessary transportation,need and clean good category hotels Accommodation in Gangtok and Yuksom with Bed & Breakfast (CP Basis). Trekking support with trekking guide, cook, potters, yaks, trekking accommodation with meals & beverages, services for trekking permit, Khangchendzonga National Park fees & other necessary services.
The cost does not include -
Expenses of personal nature such as laundry,
telephone, alcohol and personal insurance however covers immediate
medical facilities, extra expenses due to unforeseen circumstances such as landslide/strike/accidents/natural calamities etc, Ropeway, Airfare Ticket, Himalayan toy train ride in Darjeeling, tips etc.
Terms and Conditions:
* The package price given for all Adults per person.
* The package includes all prevailing taxes.
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* These rates are applicable only foreigner clients.