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Trekking in Sikkim
Situated in the Eastern Himalayas, this
beautiful state of Sikkim is surrounded by the
kingdom of Nepal in the West, Bhutan in the
East, Tibet in the North and the state of West
Bengal in the South. The impregnable snowy
Himalayas, the third highest mountain in the
world Mt. Khanchendzonga and the flat lowlands
with its diverse flora & fauna enriches its
beauty. Trekking in the rough mountains, rafting
on the turbulent rivers, and sightseeing are all
laid out for the visitor on a platter. Gangtok,
the capital of Sikkim, is often referred to as
the “Lofty Hills". An air of Enchantment
pervades in the entire atmosphere of the valley
with its stupas, Monasteries and its Mysticism.
In Gangtok, one very frequently comes across the
Prayer flags whipping in the breeze, robed Lamas
chanting prayers to God, lined Brightly painted
pagoda - roofed houses, and of course, the sound
of trumpets from the distance hills & valleys.
Itinerary in Detail
Day 01 :
Fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur which takes
about 45 minutes. You will then take a drive
from Bhadrapur to Kakarivitta (Eastern Border
town of Nepal). You will undergo with some
custom formalities and then drive to Gangtok by
jeep which takes about five hours. Stay
overnight at hotel.
Day 02 :
Sightseeing in and around Gangtok. Stay
overnight at hotel. You will visit the following
places of interests:
Enchey Monastery, White Memorial Hall, Dodrul
Chorten, Namgyal Research Institute,
Sanga-Choling Monastery of Tibetology (NRIT),
Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View Point, Saram
sa – Epeca garden, Rumtek Dharma Chakra Monastry.
Day 03 :
Drive from Gangtok to Yuksom. (5900ft) after you
take your breakfast, you will drive to Yuksom
via Singtam, Temi Tea Estate, Rabangla, Kewzing
and Tashiding. Stop for a lunch at Ravangla.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 04 :
Trek from Yuksom to Bakhim (9200ft) Yuksam to
Bakhim 5hrs walk on the way crossing waterfalls
like Churchery, and Mintogang and stream like
Phakhola & Chursey. Break at Sachen for lunch.
Climb steeply from Prekchu to Bakhim 1½ hrs.
Stay overnight at Bakhim.
Day 05 :
Trek from Bakhim to Phedang (11,550 ft). Bakhim
to Phedang 3½ hrs walk passing through Tshoka
the last tiny village of Bhutias at an altitude
of 10,000ft and move to Stay overnight at
Phedang.
Day 06 :
Trek from Phedang to Dzongri (13,290 ft).
Phedang to Dzongri 3hrs walk quite steeply
upwards crossing Deorali a view point and move
to Dzongri. Stay overnight at Dzongri.
Day 07 :
Trek from Dzongri to Thangsing. (3930 m) Early
morning walk for about half an hour up to the
Dzongri pass from where views of the mountain
ranges look ominously close. In front of you are
the Kabru Dome, Frey Peak, Kokthang, Kabur,
Rathong, Pandim Talung & Khangchendzonga Peaks
standing aloft in all its celestial beauty.
After breakfast 5 hrs walk up to Thangsing. Walk
over the east shoulder of Dzongri pass and cross
rambling terrain, stopping frequently to gaze
upon the stunning line up of Himalayan peaks.
Mt. Pandim & Kabru Dominate the foreground left
and right of the Prekchu valley while
Khangchendzonga takes backstage, its light
coloured sharp summit tapering to the east. You
start to hear the rumbling of the Prekchu River,
this is the major elevation loss of this trek,
ending at the edge of a broad Rocky River bed.
Stop for the lunch beside the river thereafter
continue walk the west side and cross the wooden
bridge, then traverse a lonely fir forest and
follow the creek to Thangsing set at the bottom
of the Tinchenkhang and along glacial valley.
Stay overnight at camp.
Day 08 :
Trek from Thangsing to Samiti Lake (4060m). The
trail is about 5-6 kms which takes about 3 hrs.
The initial walk is a gradual climb alongside a
milky stream. Breaking into the steeper slopes
at a lone yak herder's hut. You are now walking
at a lateral moraine of a gigantic glacier. The
trail again crosses high grasslands and picks
its way through lichen-covered boulders, the
mountains closing in both sides as the valley
narrows. At last the campsite is visible just at
the shore of an emerald colored Lake Samiti set
at the base of Mt. Pandim. Protected away from
the ice-chilled winds, the small oasis seems far
from all the demands you left at home. Stay
overnight at camp.
Day 09 :
Trek from Samiti Lake to Goechala to Cockchurung
(4949 m). The trail starts from Samiti Lake to
Goechala and back to Cockchurung which is about
6-7 hrs walk. The harshness of the weather and
the scarcity of drinking water do not permit
camping at Goechala. An early start from Samiti
Lake enables one to reach Goechala and return
back to Cockchurung same day as the distance
from the Samiti to Goechala is only about 6 kms.
Be observant during your walk on this particular
day, as this day you enter the Khangchendzonga
National Park where you have plenty of chance to
encounters herds of Blue Sheep and other rare
Himalayan Fauna. Lunch at Samiti and after lunch
proceed to Cockchurung. Overnight halts at camps
Day 10 :
Trek from Cockchurung to Tshoka. Trek from
Cockchurung to Tshoka via Phedang (15 kms) 5-6
hrs walk. The trail is gradually ascends till
Phedang passing through the Rhododendron forests
and from Phedang descend to Tshoka. You will
have your lunch at Phedang. Stay overnight at
camp.
Day 11 :
Trek from Tshoka to Yuksom. Trek the same way
back to Yuksom via Bakhim, Prekchu and Sachen
with lunch stop in-between 12 kms 5 hrs walk.
Upon arrival at Yuksom check into hotel. Stay
overnight at hotel.
Day 12 :
Drive from Yuksom to Kakarivitta. The last day
drive from Yoksum to Kakarivitta in a jeep which
takes about 5 hours. The drive ascends through
the mighty hills a narrow road full of
entertainments and adventures. The best part of
the Jeep in Sikkim is they are well maintained
and every jeep is sure to have a Hi-Fi stereo
system that varies from Tape recorder to CD. You
will have lunch in Kakarivitta and will take a
short drive to Bhadrapur airport and fly to
Kathmandu.
Services
Included
* English speaking Escort throughout the
tour
* Accommodation in twin share basis and
partly camping
* All ground transportation by deluxe Jeep
* Entrance fees for monuments during
sightseeing
* Services of Camping Crew
Services
Excluded
* Personal natural expenses like smoking,
beverages, hot showers, laundry, etc.