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Sikkim Trekking Tour

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Duration
15 days
Max. Elevation
4210m
Group size
Min 2+
Level
MODERATE
Transportation
Land & Flight
Best Season
SEP-OCT-NOV MAR-APR-MAY JUN-JUL-AUG
Accomodation
2-3 Star Accommodation in Kathmandu. Camping Accommodation during Trek
Meals
3 times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Starts at/ Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Trip Route

Highlights

Overview

This 15-day Sikkim Trekking Tour is a fantastic journey to the western Sikkim. The Sikkim Trekking tour starts with a day worth of exploration of Darjeeling followed by a drive to Pelling to observe emayangtse Monastery, Kechipalri Lake and Kunchenjunga Water Falls. The trek will take you to the settlements of the local people such as Lepchas and Bhutias with excellent views of Eastern Himalayas and natural surroundings including lakes, rivers, and wildlife.
 
 
Note: 
Dzongri/Dochela trek starts from and ends at Yuksom, this newly opened trek route is a circular trek, easier and offers the spectacular views of the majestic Himalayas falling both in Sikkim and Nepal. Being a new route, it is sparsely used, not crowded and the trekkers can enjoy the total peace and tranquility of the Himalayas throughout the trek.

Trip Itinerary

Fly from Kathmandu to Kakarvitta (Bhadrapur), a small town on the Indo-Nepal border which is about 110 kms from Darjeeling.

Transfer from Bhadrapur airport to Darjeeling (4/5 hours drive). Stay overnight at the hotel in Darjeeling.

Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill to view the sunrise over Mt.Kunchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world.

On the way back, visit the Ghoom Monastery located at the highest natural railway station in the world. Back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Darjeeling that includes – Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Zoological Park, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, nearest tea garden to witness the manufacturing process of Darjeeling tea. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Transfer to Pelling (West Sikkim), (72 kms, 4/5 hrs drive) via Jorethang.

Pelling offers the awe-inspiring views of Eastern Himalayas. Sightseeing tour of Pelling includes Pemayangtse Monastery, Kechipalri Lake, Kunchenjunga Water Falls and the ruins of Rabdentse the second palace of erstwhile Sikkim . Stay overnight at the hotel.

Drive to Yambong (approximately 10 kms) then take a short trek to Rimbi, Altitude: 3600 meters.

Rimbi is a small village inhabited by the ethnic Sikkimese Bhutia and Lepchas. In the evening, attend a cultural program organized by the local community and enjoy the hospitality. Stay overnight in the camp.

Trek Rimbi - Neytham to Sang Khola, 7 kms/5 hrs (2050 m). Stay overnight in the camp.

Trek Sang Khola to Nayapatal 6km/4 hrs, Altitude: 2500 mtrs. Stay overnight in the camp.

Trek from Nayapatal to Upper Yamgong , 7 kms/5 hrs, alt.,3735 mtrs. Stay overnight in the camp.

En route stop at Daphney Bhir to enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayas of Nepal and Sikkim. Stay overnight in the Camp.

Trek from Gomathang to Pangding, 5 km/4 hrs, Altitude: 4210mtrs. Stay overnight in the camp.

Trek from Pangding to Dzongri, 7 km/5 hrs, Altitude: 3735 mtrs. Stay overnight in the camp.

Trek from Dzongri to Lamune, 7 km/5 hrs, alt. 4164 mtrs. Stay overnight in the camp.

Trek from Lamune-Samiti-Thangsing, 8 km/7 hrs, alt. 3936 mtrs. Stay overnight in the camp.

Trek from Thangsing to Tshoka, 7 km/5 hrs. alt.2828 mtrs. Stay overnight in the camp.

Trek from Tshoka to Yuksom, 7 km/5hrs. Stay overnight in the Hotel.

Drive from Yuksom( Sikkim) to Kakarvitta (Bhadrapur Airport) for onward flight to Kathmandu.

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Includes

    • English Speaking guide
    • Porters and other staff
    • Private ground transportation throughout the tour
    • Travel Permit
    • Accommodation in hotels during the tour in 3 star hotel in twin sharing basis, breakfasts.
    • Sighseeing tour
    • Monastries entry fees.

Doesn't Include

    • Personal expenses
    • Travel Insurance
    • Nepal re-entry visa
    • Flights wherever applicable
    • Emergency evacuation by Helicopter
    • Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc.
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Art representing various natural and cultutal heritages of Nepal