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This splendid trek is a great combination of
culture, demanding trekking
with awesome astonishing views of Mount
Kanchendzonga (8528m, 3rd highest
mountain in the world), Mount Pandim, Kabru, Narsing
that rise up from the dappled verdant silence of
virgin woodlands of oak, walnut and with dense large
Rhododendron forests (full in bloom in April/May).
DZONGRI at 4000m.
The Yuksom-Dzongri-Goechala trekking trial is the
most beautiful trek in Sikkim, located in the
National Park of Kanchendzonga.
The route passes through almost entirely uninhabited
and remarkable pristine forest past tiny yak herders
summer settlements, remote monasteries up to an
extensive alpine pasture of 4000m to Dzongri which
has breath taking views of the Kanchendzonga
mountain range and further trek goes up to 5000m at
Goechala pass on the North East is the
splendid pinnacle of Mount Pandim with its glaciers
and ice falls. This region is considered the natural
habit of the bharal (blue sheep) and the snow
Leopard.
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Kanchendzonga Trek- 14 days in Sikkim: |
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Day 1 Bagdrogra to Gangtok
Upon arrival at Bagdrogra Airport, we will bring you
to Gangtok, traveling along the Teesta River up to
the Himalayas passing smaller towns along the road.
The journey takes App...5 hours. You will stay at
Chumbi Hotel at Tibet road in Gangtok (in the heart
of town). Dinner at the Hotel.
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Day 2 Sight Seeing in East Sikkim
You will Visit the World Famous Dharma Chakra
centre- Rumtek, established by the 16th Gyalwa
Karmapa (Tibetan Kagyu seat). Rumtek is located on a
beautiful hilltop with view towards Gangtok.(1 hours
drive) In the afternoon,you will spend time in
Gangtok, Visit at Enchey Monastery, regarded as one
of the most important monastery for people of
Sikkim, the monastery is especially the worship
place to the guardian Deities of Kanchendzonga and
to receive consultation of Tibetan astrology.
A glimpse of Sikkim`s most beautiful orchid can be
found at flower show near by your hotel.
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Day 3 Gangtok to Yuksom (1785m)
After breakfast we transfer to Yuksom, this is
where the first Dharma King or Monarch of Sikkim was
coronated in 1641 by the 3 Tibetan Lamas. Yuksom is
considered as one of the most sacred places in
Sikkim, here you can find wish filling lakes, old
monasteries and many stories of the mythology of the
mighty Kanchendzonga. The journey to Yuksom takes
about 5 hours and you will be traveling through a
fantastic landscape with beautiful views, waterfalls
and streams. We will stop for lunch at Rabangla-
smaller town in South Sikkim. Arrival in afternoon
in Yuksom.
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DAY 4 YUKSOM TO BHAKIM (2.800m)
App.5-6 hours walk
Early morning, we will pack all yaks, the guide,
porters are all organized and together we will start
our trek .The trail is through a thick old oak,
walnut forest, having many water streams and falls.
The last one and half hour is to climb steeply.
Night halt at Bhakim, at Government tourist lodge
(or in tents)
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Day 5 Bhakim to Tshoka (3.100m)
After breakfast we trek for app. 3 hours to
Tshoka, the areas around feature a profusion of
orchids growing in abundance. You can also have luck
to encounter Red Panda (State animal of Sikkim).
Tshoka itself is the last village on this trekking
route. The village have a Tibetan monastery and is
the home of Bhutia/Tibetan farmers. We will spend
the day, enjoy the beauty of village life, and get
use to attitude. Overnight at Tourist Lodge (or
inTent).
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Day 6 Tshoka to Dzongri (4000m)
The route from Tshoka to Dzongri is almost
entirely lined with Rhododendron forests and silver
fir with beautiful views. The trek is a walk quite
steepy upwards crossing many beautiful view points.
Arrive in afternoon at Dzongri base camp. (Overnight
in Tent)
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Day 7 Halt One Day at Dzongri
Early morning (sunrise) walk up to Dzongri pass
from where views of Kanchendzonga range looks
ominously close. In front of you are the Kabru Dome,
Frey Peak, Kokthang, Kabur, Rathong, Pandim, Talung,
Kanchendzonga peaks standing aloof in all its
celestial beauty.
After break walk one day around Dzongri to different
views ever closer to the peaks of Kanchendzonga. We
will also get more balanced to the altitude height,
we will relax and enjoy being in the Himalayas.
Overnight at Dzongri.
Mount Kanchendzonga- the guardian deity of
Sikkim-being the third highest mountain in the
world, soaring to the height of 28,168 feet.
Kanchendzonga means the `five treasures of the great
snows`, According to Sikkemese belief it is the
repository of minerals, grains salt, weapons and
Holy Scriptures.
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Day 8 Dzongri to Thangshing
The trek from Dzongri to Thanshing is through
Onglathang Valley, formed by the Onglathang Glacier
and is of special interest to bird watchers as 27%
of all birds of India subcontinent have been spotted
here. You will pass Prekchu River, this is the major
elevation of this trek and we will stop for lunch
next to the river. The camping ground at Thanshing
is located in a vast, open valley next to Mount
Pandim and Kabru. Thangshing is also close to the
glacial lake Samiti. Night halt at tourist lodge (or
in tent)
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Day 9 Thangshing to Zemathang base camp
The trial again crosses high grasslands and the
mountains closing in both sides as the valley
narrows. We will trek to the last camp before
Goechala pass which is the Zemthang base camp
(4572m) next to the glacial lake Samiti. After lunch
we will trek to Samiti Lake, another 3 -4 Hours. The
area is astonishing beautiful, you are totally
surrounded by mountain peaks. Over night halt in
Tents.
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Day 10 Thangshing to Goechala Pass (5000m) and
return back to Chockchurung
Early morning at 4 am we will start our trek to
Goechala pass. A steep climb on a rocky landscape
surrounded by the snowy peaks of Kanchendzonga. We
will bring our head lamps which will give us light
as well as from the stars in the night. We will
arrive at Goechala pass to see the first sunlight
hitting the Goechala Peak and other peaks of
Kanchendzonga to enjoy this magnificent beautiful
view ever mankind has put his eyes on.
We will return to base camp, after breakfast we will
trek to Chokchurung app. 5 hours walk. You will have
plenty of chance to encounter heard of blue sheep
and other Himalayan fauna. (Overnight at trek’s hut)
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DAY 11 CHOCKCHURUNG TO TSOKA
After breakfast 5 till 6 hours trek to Tsoka.
The trail is gradually passing through a thick
forest of large tree trunks of Rhododendrons. Over
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DAY 12 TSOKA TO YUKSOM
Trek the same way back to Yuksom via Bhakim, the
walk is app. 12km and it will take us 5 hours. We
will stop for lunch. And reach Yuksom in afternoon.
Dinner at the hotel. |
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DAY 13 YUKSOM- PELLING
A day to experience knowledge of Tibetan
Buddhism, culture and the village life in Yuksom.
After breakfast, we will walk to Dubdi monastery,
located on a hilltop in Yuksom and visit the
Norbugan (heritage site and coronation place of the
first king in Sikkim) Transfer from Yuksom to
Pelling (2 hrs drive). Overnight stay at Mount
Pandim Tourist lodge.
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DAY 14 PELLING-BAGDOGRA
Visit at Pemayagtse Monastery.(the perfect
sublime lotus)which is perched o a wooden hilltop,
and commands the most sublime view of the
Khangchendzonga range. The monastery is built 1701.
The main attraction of the monastery is the wooden
replica of Zangdog Palri, the celestial abode of
Guru Padmasambhava. The monastery has app.200 lamas,
performing prayers and the rituals within the
Nyingmapa order of Buddhism in Sikkim.
After breakfast we will travel to Bagdroga
Airport.app.5hrs. We will say” Farewell and
conclude”. You will have a connection flight to New
Delhi and further to your international connection.
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FACTS ABOUT THE
KHANGCHENDZONGA TREK |
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Duration: |
14 days |
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Price: |
1.985 USD @ person (minimum 4 person) |
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Time for trekking: |
(Oct/Nov/Dec) (End of March/April/May) |
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The following items are included in the
Khangchendzonga trek |
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All activities above mention (sight seeing &
treks) |
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Permit for trekking (is being organized in
Gangtok) |
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Transport/Transfer from Baghdogra airport in
West Bengal to Gangtok in Sikkim and
transfer back to Baghdogra airport. All
transfers mention in the 14 day program. |
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Lodgment: Hotel & Guest houses, tourist
lodges, tents & sleeping bags/mattress |
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Food: 3 meals per day. (Very tasty)
served with mineral water. |
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Drinks: Not included. Alcohol is not
permitted to bring along to the
Khangchendzonga National Park but can be
taken in other places. |
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NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: |
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Travel: |
International flight’s and your connecting
flight to & from Baghdogra Airport in West
Bengal. |
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Visa: |
Tourist Visa to India. |
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Insurance: |
Your Travel and your Health Insurance. |
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