Sikkim Trek Tour

Package Overview

Duration : 12 days
Best Season :April to May and September to December
Nature of Trek : Moderate
Highest Point : Gochala (4940 Mts)



The Kanchendzonga National Park (KNP) is situated in the North District of Sikkim, with total area of 850 sq. kms. covering the highest elevation range (1829 to 8585 metres) in the country. The area of the park of spectacular wilderness with one of the highest mountain peaks towering above virtually undisturbed forest cover. There are many glaciers in the park area. amongst them the Zemu Glacier is the longest and most awesome. The lofty Mt. Kanchendzonga (8585 m) which literally means 'Abode of Gods consisting of five Treasure Houses' including the five peaks are Narshing, Pandim, Simvo, Kabru and Siniolchu. The most beautiful amongst these peaks are Mt. Pandim, Mt. Narshing and Mt. Siniolchu which lie in the park area. The topography and the peaks along with the forest wilderness in the park area forms the main attraction of the KNP which attracts nature & adventure lovers from all over the world. Among the avifauna of the state which consists of almost 550 species of birds many are to be found in abundance in the KNP like Blood Pheasants, Satyr Tragopan, Osprey, Himalayan griffon, Lammergeier, snow pigeon, Impeyan phesants, sunbirds & eagles.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Gangtok - Pemayangtse

  After breakfast transfer to Pemayangtse. On arrival at Pemayangtse check in tourist Lodge and local S/s. Alt. 2085m/ Distance - 112 / 5 hrs drive
• Day 2 : Pemayangtse - Yuksom

  After breakfast visit the Pemayantse Monastery, the second oldest monastery in Sikkim built in 1705. Thereafter drive to Yuksom, the first capital of Sikkim where the first king of sikkim was consecrated in 1642 A.D. It is set in loneliness and tranquility amidst the beautiful backdrop. Short walks can be done to flex and acclimatize.
• Day 3 : Yuksom - Tsokha

  Trek begins here. This trek takes you through dense verdant Semi Tropical forest occassionaly crossed by Crystal clear rivulets and cascading water falls up to Praig Chu. After lunch a steep climb for an hour brings you to Tsokha - a small Tibetian 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 : Tsokha - Dzongri

  A gradual up hill walk along a well-marked track leads you through fascinating rhododendron forests running riot with colours. Further up hill 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 : 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 Kanchanjungha and Pandim. O/N at trekker’s huts/ tents.
• Day 6 : 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.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 7 : 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

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 8 : 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 9 : 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 : Tsokha - Yuksom

  Return trek to Yuksom. O/N at trekkers huts/tents.
• Day 11 : Yuksom - Gangtok

  Yuksom – Gangtok/ Pemayangtse/ Darjeeling etc.
• Day 12 : Departure

  Gangtok -Departure

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

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