Sikkim Trek
Places to Visit : Delhi - Bagdogra - Gangtok - Yuksom - Bakhim
- Dzongri - Thangsing - Chaurithang - Zamlingang - Bakhim - Yuksom
- Darjeeling - Bagdogra - Delhi
Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Day 1 - Delhi - Bagdogra - Gangtok
Arrive Delhi and transfer to Domestic airport for flight to Bagdogra.
On a clear day, you may catch a glimpse of the mighty Mt. Everest
from the plane. Met on arrival and transfer to Gangtok by road (125
km/ 5 1/2 hr.). Arrive late evening and check into the hotel.
Day 2 - Gangtok
Spend a day in sightseeing Gangtok city. See the Dodrul Gompa
and stroll down the little bazaar. After lunch, a small drive will
take us to the famous Rumtek Monastery, the seat of the Kagyupa sect
of Buddhism. O/nt Hotel at Gangtok.
Day 3 - Gangtok - Yuksom
After breakfast, we'll drive to Yuksom ( 90 kms) through beautiful
villages, waterfalls and rice fields. Yuksom is a tranquil tableland
which has recorded many historic events. The first king of Sikkim,
H.H.Funchook Namgyal was crowned here by his holiness, Gyalwa Latchan
Thembo, the man who brought Buddhism to Sikkim in 1641. Yuksom provides
beautiful vistas of mini lakes against the Himalayan backdrop. O/nt
Safari Camp.
Day 4 - Yuksom - Bakhim
As you leave behind Yuksom and follow the mule track along the
fast flowing Rathong Choo stream, crossing two wooden bridges, the
area is thickly wooded. Rathong Choo originates at the Doodh Pokhri
(Milk Lake), sacred in the local beliefs. A small temple invites devotees
from as far as Nepal, across the glacier. The lake is a restricted
area. This lake is fed by the Rathong and Kokthang glaciers.
The trek in spring passes through the Rhododendrons flower belt. The
final ascend to Bakhim is a serpentine trail, of countless bends,
after crossing the second wooden bridge falling enroute. It is really
a peaceful and tranquil area. O/nt in the Camp.
Day 5 - Bakhim - Dzongri
As we move on, we come closer to the famous Kanchenjunga and get
an initial view of the Sikkim snows. From Phittang, the trail leads
up an exquisite forest of Rhododendron to Deorali Dara. From here
you will get an excellent view of the massive ranges of Sikkim mountains.
Straight ahead is the third highest peak in the world - The mighty
Kanchenjunga. O/nt Camping at Dzongri.
Day 6 - Dzongri - Thangsing
A four hour trek leads through meadows and valleys into a beautiful
valley situated at the base of Jopine Peak. Surrounded by massive
mountains on all sides, a stream pierces the forests and presents
an enchanting scene. To reach the camping area, you will have to cross
a wooden bridge over the stream. O/nt Camping.
This trek will take you through some of the most beautiful forests
of Sikkim. In spring, this trail is especially beautiful with Rhododendrons,
Magnolias and other flowers in full bloom - truly a naturalist's paradise.
You'll come close to Mt. Kanchenjunga and also get an awe inspiring
glimpse of the Sikkim mountains, cloaked in granite and thickly hooded
with ice.
Day 7 - Thangsing
We'll spend a day at leisure exploring the beautiful valley and
capturing some priceless pictures of the area. O/nt Camping.
Day 8 - Thangsing - Chaurithang
It is a 8 hour trek to the Chaurithang falls at the Rathong glacier.
This is the base camp of the world famous Himalayan Mountaineering
Institute, Darjeeling. Splendid views of the peaks frey, Kokthang,
Kabru, Rathong and Chandra can be seen from here. Enroute is also
the forbidden Kabur Rock, which no one is allowed to climb. O/nt Camping.
Day 9 - Chaurithang - Zamlingang
This trek passes through some of the most beautiful forested areas
of Sikkim, engulfed in the fragrance of Magnolias. O/nt Camping at
Zamlingang.
Day 10 - Zamlingang - Bakhim
The trail to Bakhim runs through a garden of flowers which can
be quite spectacular in spring when giant Magnolias and more than
ten type of Rhododendrons bloom along the trail. You will also find
a large variety of exotic birds, butterflies and orchids. O/nt Camping.
Day 11 - Bakhim - Yuksom
A leisurely walk of about 4 hours brings you back to Yuksom from
where we had first started on a different trail. You will get a taste
of the charms of Sikkimese rural life here. It's the end of our trek,
but not the charms of this region. O/nt Camping.
Day 12 - Yuksom - Darjeeling
After breakfast drive to Darjeeling, through beautiful tea gardens
and lush greenery. O/nt Hotel.
Day 13 - Darjeeling
You can choose to relax and sleep late or take an early morning
visit to Tiger Hill at sunrise. Also the other places of interest
are the Ghoom Monastery, The Tibetan Handicraft Center, The HMI, the
Quaint Bazaars and nearby Tea Estates. O/nt Hotel.
Day 14 - Darjeeling - Bagdogra - Delhi
Morning transfer to Bagdogra for flight to Delhi. Airport transfer
to International Airport for onward flight.
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