SIKKIM, a small Himalayan State lying between 27 to 28 degree North Latitude and 88 to 89 degree East longitude is the second smallest state in India. It is barely 7,096 sq. km. in size yet has an elevation ranging from 300 m to 8585 m above sea level. Its Geography is dominated by the most majestic mountain chain in the world which includes the Khangchendzonga.
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Duration: 12 nights 13 days
Suggested Itinerary :
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Day 1:
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Fly to Bagdogra/Bhadrapur - drive - Arrival - Darjeeling
Pick Up From Bagdogra, Airport Transfer to Gantok/Darjeeling/Kurseong Overnight at Hotel. | |
Day 2:
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Picturesque drives to Yuksom (1,780m.) through the beautiful villages and hills- meet our trekking crew and overnight in Camp.
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Day 3:
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Yuksom--Tsokha
Trek begins here. This trek takes you through dense verdant Semi Tropical forest occasionally crossed by Crystal clear rivulets and cascading waterfalls up to Praig Chu. After lunch a steep climb for an hour brings you to Tsokha - a small Tibetan hamlet from where the first glimpse of the mountains can be seen. O/N at trekkers huts/tents. Approx. Alt. 3050m & Distance 16kms/6 hours | |
Day 4:
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Tsokha--Dzongri
A gradual uphill walk along a well-marked track leads you through fascinating rhododendron forests running riot with colors. Further uphill from Phedang, Dzongri commands a panoramic view of snow capped mountain peaks. O/N at trekker’s huts/ tents. Alt. 4030m & Dist. 9 kms/ 4 hrs | |
Day 5:
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Dzongri
A full day will be spent at Dzongri. Venture out in the cool environment where one can relax. On a clear day one can see the fantastic view of mountain peaks including that of Kanchenjunga and Pandim. O/N at trekker’s huts/ tents. | |
Day 6:
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Dzongri--Thangsing
Trek from Dzongri across a distance of approximately 7 ½ kms leads through meadows and valleys down the burrows leads into the most beautiful valley of all; Thangsing, situated with forests and rivulets which is surrounded on all sides by massive mountains. O/N at trekker’s huts/ tents. Alt. 3940 & Dist. 8 Kms/ 3 hours | |
Day 7:
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Thangsing--Samithi
From Thangsing trek goes past the onlathang valley, past several lakes and each step more closer to Kanchenjunga. Overnight at Samithi Lake. O/N at trekker’s huts/ tents. Alt. 4500m & Dist. 3kms/ 1 ½ hrs | |
Day 08
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Samithi–Goechla and return to Thangshing
Optional; is the trek from Samithi to Goechala which is the highest point of the trek- Alt. 5000 m (5 kms/ 2 hrs). The Kanchanjunga appears right in front from here. Return trek to Thangsing. | |
Day 09
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Thangsing – Tsokha
Return trek from Thangsing to Tsokha.It is mostly downhill today and you are now fit to cover the distance of the previous two nights. Distance 17 kms/ 6 ½ hrs. O/N at trekker’s huts/ tents. | |
Day 10
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Tsokha –Yuksom
Return trek to Yuksom. O/N at trekkers huts/tents. | |
Day 12
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Yuksom – Gangtok/ Pemayangtse/ Darjeeling
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Day 13
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Gangtok -Departure
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