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And as
you trek up the blue green mountains, revel in the
excitement of being part of a unique culture , a rich
tapestry wooven with legends, myths, rituals and
festivals. The whole vast landscapess studed with an
ancient stupas,and monasteries
Listen to folklore and myths of the sacred mountains
Khangchendzonga as told to you by the villager.as the
adventurer wends his way up a mountain trek, he establish
an easy rapport with nature .Make a little detour en
route chasing a butterfly,sing along with a thrush as he
gayly serenades you on the way. Trekkers in sikkim are
spell bound by the profusion of plants and flowers.A
variety of over 4000 species of plants
magnolias,rhododendrons,julipers,blue poppies, gentials,
primulas makes a pretty possy of memories of your
trekking holidays into this botanical odyssey.You may
chance upon the shy musk deer on one of yours treks, or
weve out to the exotic red panda perched among the tree
tops.Sikkim forests abound in all kinds of fauna-the
barking deers,the himalayan black bear,the blue sheeps,
and the snow leopard.
By the time you cover the last lap of your trek , you
will be familiar with the hospitality of the sikkimese,
the deep rootness of their religion and culture, and will
be able to discern the difference between a Lepcha, a
Bhutia and a nepali, interwinged in a unique blend.
TREKKING IN SIKKIM
DZONGRI TREK :-
Day 1 - Yuksom to Bakkhim
Day 2 - Bakkhim to Tsoka
Day 3 - Tsoka to Phedong
Day 4 - Phedong to Dzongri
Day 5 - Dzongri - (Rest)
Day 6 - Dzongri to Tsoka
Day 7 - Tsoka to Yuksom
GOECHALA TREK :-
Day 1 - Yuksom to Tsoka
Day 2 - Tsoka - (acclimatisation day)
Day 3 - Tsoka to Dzongri
Day 4 - Dzongri to Kokchuran
Day 5 - Kokchuran to Samiti Lake
Day 6 - Samiti Lake to Goechola and back to Thangsing
Day 7 - Thangsing to Phedong
Day 8 - Phedong to Prekchu
Day 9 - Prekchu to Yuksom
NORTH SIKKIM TREK:-
Day 1 - Gangtok to Singhik ( drive )
Day 2 - Singhik to Lachung ( drive ).
Day 3 - Lachung - Yumthang
Day 4 - Yumthang - Tsethang
Day 5 - Tsethang - Lhako Lake - Lathang
Day 6 - Lathang - Cave Camp
Day 7 - Cave Camp - Tarum Tsachu
Day 8 - Tarum Tsachu - Tarum bridge.
Drive to Chungthang
Day 9 - Chungthang to Gangtok ( drive )
SINGALILA TREK :-
Day 1 - Uttarey to Chewabhanjan - Singalila and back
Day 2 - Chewabhanjan to Dhund
Day 3 - Dhund to Pharemegu
Day 4 - Pharemegu to Duila-Omla to Gomathang
Day 5 - Gomathang to Laxmi Pokhri Lake to Yangshep
Day 6 - Yangshep to Tegyapla River
Day 7 - Tegyapla to Dzongri
Day 8 - Dzongri to Onglathang
Day 9 - Onglathang to Goechala tp Thangsing
Day 10- Thangsing to Phedong
Day 11- Phedong to Tsoka
Day 12- Tsoka to Yuksom
GREEN LAKE TREK:-
Day 1 - Gangtok to Lachen
Day 2 - Drive to Zema and srart the trek.
Zema - Talem
Day 3 - Jakthang - Yabuk - Sona Camp
Day 4 - Sona Camp - Marcopolo
Camp - Green Lake
Day 5 - Rest at Green Lake or Trek Upto
Zemu Glacier and back
Day 6 - Green Lake - Marcopolo Camp -
Sona Camp
Day 7 - Sona Camp - Yabuk - Jakthang
Day 8 - Jakthang - Talem - Zema.
Drive back to Lachen
Day 9 - Lachen to Gangtok
TINCHENKHANG EXPEDITION:-
Day 1- Pick up from NJP / Bagdogra.Drive to
Gangtok. Overnight halt
Day 2- Day in Gangtok Meeting up the permit
formalities preparation and visiting places
of tourist interest.
Day 3- Drive to Yuksom from Gangtok. (6 hrs
drive approximately) En-route visit
Tashiding Monastery
Day 4- Trek from Yuksum to Bakim / Choka
Day 5- Bakim / Choka to Dzongri
Day 6- Dzongri acclimatization day hike to
Dzongrila pass
Day 7- Trek to Thangsing from Dzongri
Day 8- Trek onward to Okhlathang Valley to
establish base camp
Day 9- Establish camp 1
Day10- Establish camp 2
Day11- Additional day to re- establish camp 2. In
case of bad weather or otherwise
Day12- Attempt for Summit or return to camp 1.
If possible to the base camp
Day13- Option to trek to Goechala (takes two
more days) or return to Choka, via
Phedang meadow
Day14- Trek to Yuksom from Choka
Please also see the
following detail suggested trekking itinerary:
MODERATE Altitude
Trekking in THE SINGALILA RANGE
The Himalayas in all their glory
provide an imposing backdrop as trekkers wend their way
through dense forests and picturesque landscapes
punctuated with lush green valleys, meadows, tiny
villages and hamlets. All these make the Singalila trek a
most popular and rewarding experience.
DAY - 1 Arrival MANYBHANJANG
Drive along the track of the famous Toy Train on an interesting and eye-catching route, viewing hillsides and valleys dotted with tea gardens, waterfalls and little towns of Kurseong, Sonada and Ghoom. Ghoom, at 2440 mtrs, boasts one of the highest railway stations in the world. From here we go to Manybhanjang. Located at 2134 mtrs, it is a small village inhabited by Buddhist Sherpas. Upon arrival, you can relax or explore the town.
DAY - 2 MANYBHANJANG - TONGLU
Wake up to your first day of trekking. From Manybhanjang to Tonglu is an 11 km walk ranging from the moderate to the tough. You will pass through dense forests in which bloom exotic wild flowers. Look for exotic orchids on top of tall trees or on mossy rock ledges. Tonglu- at 3070 mtrs provides a gorgeous view of the majestic Kanchenjunga on one side and the towns of Darjeeling & Kurseong dotting the landscape on the other.
DAY - 3 TONGLU - SANDAKPHU via KALIPOKHRI and BHIKEYBHANJ
After an early breakfast, we leave Tonglu for Kalipokhri, walking along the ridge through bamboo glades, farm lands and the village of Gairibas. Kalipokhri has dark crystal lake surrounded by large pine trees. A further walk of 04 kms is Bhikeybhanj at 3060 mtrs. The steep ascent to Sandakphu is dotted with rhododendrons growing in wild abandon. At 3636 mtrs, Sandakphu is the highest point in the Singalila range and offers an imposing view of some of the highest mountains in the world- Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, & Lhotse- all above 8000
mtrs.
DAY - 4 SANDAKPHU - PHALUT
You leave Sandakphu for Phalut in the morning. Phalut is located at the junction of Nepal, Sikkim & West Bengal. Your walk will, to some extent, be downhill.
DAY - 5 PHALUT - RAMMAM
You traverse rugged terrain before coming to the spectacularly picturesque village of Samanden, better known as “The Lost Valley”. The well terraced flat land with green vegetation is in complete contrast to the bright yellow flowers of the mustard plants which dot the landscape. From Samanden, a short walk will bring you to Rammam- your camp for the night.
DAY - 6 RAMMAM - RIMBIK
The first half of your 19 km trek to Rimbik is through forests where a variety of orchids and wild flowers are found. You can catch a glimpse of some species of rare & exotic birds. The aroma of thukpas, momos, & other exotic Tibetan dishes welcome you in Rimbik- a small town at 2268 mtrs. You call it a day at
Rimbik.
DAY - 7 Leave RIMBIK
After breakfast, transfer to the point for your onward connection.
High Altitude Trekking Sangrila Range
The State of Sikkim has only recently been opened to foreigners to witness its mystical charm. It is a riot of colours, unspoilt & untouched natural beauty with a distinct culture of its own and panoramic view of the magnificent Kanchenjunga massif right from its base.
Day - 1 Arrival Yuksom
Arrival at Yuksom, the historical capital of Sikkim. The drive takes you through quaint villages steep valleys and green hills. Yuksom is rich in history and tradition, as it was here that the first Chogyal of Sikkim was consecrated by the three Lamas. Night stay at tent/trekkers hut/hotel.
Day - 2 Yuksom - Tsoka
Following an early morning start, you trek for three hours through lush green meadows and cross four mountain streams. Henceforth, the trek is a continuous uphill path lined with conifers and is virtually carpeted with a bed of leaves to leach Bakhim- a hill village at an altitude of 2744 mtrs. Tsoka is a slightly larger settlement with a few houses, a monastery and is the last village on the route. You spend the night at Tsoka at an altitude of 3049
mtrs.
Day - 3 Rest at Tsoka
We need a day for the visitor to acclimatize to the rarefied air around Tsoka. We will, however, take you on a short uphill walk to Phedam, which gives you a glorious view of the eastern part of the Kanchenjunga massif. We, then, return to
Tsoka.
Day - 4 Tsoka - Dzongri
The 10 kms climb takes 05 hours. The vegetation changes to stunted bushes of rhododendrons and miniature pine trees resembling bonsais as you gain altitude with every step to reach Dzongri which is at an altitude of 4030
mtrs..
Day - 5 Rest at Dzongri
Dzongri is picture of solitude surrounded by hills and mountains on all sides. The mountain fortress has no settlements except for two trekkers huts. An early morning trek at around 4.30 am to Dzongri top which at 4269 mtrs is higher than most mountain peaks in Europe, presents yet another view of the Kanchenjunga along with other ranges basking in the glory of the rising sun. We return to the camp site and spend the day to acclimatize.
Day - 6 Dzongri - Thanshing
You lose altitude during the first half of the trek and steadily regain it as you walk along the river Prekchu, a tributary of the Rangeet, before you reach your camping site at Thanshing. Thanshing at an altitude of 3842 mtrs. is the base camp for mountaineering expeditions to Mt. Tinchinkhan (6010
mtrs)
Day - 7 Thanshing - Sumethang
You set out early for your destination- Sumethang at 4440 mtrs. The trekkers hut here is on a small piece of picturesque flat land no larger than two tennis courts surrounded by imposing mountains on all sides. Blending with the backdrop is a pristine blue water lake of glacial origin with an adjoining stream to form a picture which is nature lover’s ultimate dream. You stop here for the night.
Day - 8 Sumethang - Goechala - Sumethang - Thanshing
You leave at 3 a.m. in the morning equipped with torches braving the temperature of 90 below zero and climb to Goechala (the Goecha Pass)- a path way located at 4955 mtrs, higher than any place in Europe. After sun shine, the area is engulfed with fog and cloned banks. You return to Sumethang to collect your gear and move down to
Thanshing.
Day - 9 Thanshing - Tsoka
You take a short route back to Tsoka through dense forests. We call it a day at
Tsoka.
Day - 10 Tsoka - Yuksom
A veritable repeat of your 3rd day, the only difference being that you are walking downhill to Yuksom. A visit to the Dubdi monastery- one of the oldest in Sikkim, is a must.
Day - 11 Leave Yuksom
Transfer to the point for your onward connection (after breakfast).
Sangrila Variation I
Day - 1 Arrival Yuksom
Arrival at Yuksom, the historical capital of Sikkim. The drive takes you through quaint villages sleep valleys and green hills. Yuksom is rich in history and tradition, as it was here that the first Chogyal of Sikkim was consecrated by the three Lamas. Night stay at tent/trekkers hut/hotel.
Day - 2 Yuksom - Tsoka
Following an early morning start, you trek for three hours through lush green meadows and cross four mountain streams. Henceforth, the trek is a continuous uphill path lined with conifers and is virtually carpeted with a bed of leaves to leach Bakhim- a hill village at an altitude of 9000 ft. Tsoka is a slightly settlement with a few houses, a monastery and is the last village on the route. You spend the night at Tsoka (17 kms / 7 hours trek).
Day - 3 Tsoka - Dzongri
Trek Dzongri from Tsoka, 10 km climb takes 05 hours. The vegetation changes to stunted bushes of rhododendrons and miniature pine trees resembling bonsais as you gain altitude with every step to reach Dzongri (13220 ft).
Day - 4 Rest at Dzongri
Dzongri is picture of solitude surrounded by hills and mountains on all sides. The mountain fortress has no settlements except for two trekkers huts. An early morning trek at around 4.30 am to Dzongri top which at 4269 mtrs is higher than most mountain peaks in Europe, presents yet another view of the Kanchenjunga along with other ranges basking in the glory of the rising sun. We return to the camp site and spend the day to acclimatize.
Day - 5 Dzongri - Tsoka
Repeat your trek to Tsoka through the down hill.
Day - 6 Tsoka - Yuksom
A veritable repeat of your 2nd day. The only difference being that you are walking down hill to Yuksom. A visit to the oldest monastery of Sikkim Dubdi Monastery build in 1701 is must.
Day - 7 Leave Yuksom
Transfer to the point for your onward connection (after breakfast).
Note:
Entry formalities:(1)All foreigners intending to visit sikkim can avail of 15 days permit for restricted areas like -Gangtok,Rumtek, Phodang,Pelling etc ,that we can arrange from sikkim tourism offices at Delhi,Kolkotta, siliguri and gangtok.Also note that Special permit is also required to go Tsomgo and Yumthang .
(2).Trekking permits are a must. Trekking is allowed in groups of minimum 4 persons.
(3)Clothing :-Sikkim has a wide range of climates and conditions. For Summer one must carry light woolens and for winter heavy woolens. Occasional rains are a common phenomenon in Sikkim so a rain-coat or an umbrella is a must
Best time to Visit:October to June.
*The trek will not be exceptionally difficult but one must be in good physical shape before taking the journey, as the altitude varies from 5000 fts to around 10 000 fts above the sea level.
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