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Sikkim Dzongri Trekking – 12 days

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:47:54 +0000

The Dzongri hill is situated at an elevation of 4030m, offers panoramic views of Mt. Kangchenjunga (8586 meters), the third highest mountain on earth and other peaks of Singalila range, viz. Talung (7349 m), Kabru North (7338 m), Kabru South (7317 m), Rathong (6679 m), Kokthang (6147 m) and excellent view of Kabru Dome (6600 m), Forked Peak (6108m), Guicha (6127 m) and specially Mt. Pandim (6691 m) followed by Tinchenkhang, Jopunu and Narshing. The trekking trail starts at Yuksum (1780 m) with a gradual ascent through sub-tropical and temperate forest of Oaks, Chestnuts, Walnuts, Cedars, pines, Magnolias, Rhododendrons etc. The trail is also rich in flora and fauna. The altitude gained is almost 800-1000 m per day and the average distance covered is 10-17 km per day with 5-6 hrs walk. The general itinerary followed is Yuksam – Sachen – Tshoka – Dzongri and back trek with several options. The trek is well supported with meals, staff, porter/pack animals and camping equipments.

Itinerary:
Day 01: Kathmandu/Gangtok (1670 m) – 110 km, 4 hours drive, Fly Kathmandu to Bhadrapur airport then drive to Gangtok. O/N Hotel

Day 02: Sightseeing tour
We visit, Enchey Monastery, Do Drul Chorten, Research Institute of Tibetology, Purba Chorten, Government Institute of Cottage Industries (GICI). Afternoon, we visit Rumtek Monastery which is situated 24 km from the main city. O/N Gangtok.

Day 03: Drive, Gangtok to Yuksum (1760 m.)
Morning, after breakfast, we set off for Yuksum. En route, we visit Bonn monastery near Ravongla. It is a 6 hour journey. O/N hotel.

Day 04: Yuksum/Tshoka (3050 m.) – 18 km, 6 hours walkFlower
After breakfast, we commence our trek to Tshoka through thick lush green forest of pine and oak. We cross river Prek Chu then start uphill climb to Bakhim village then continue to Tshoka village. O/N Lodge

Day 05: Tshoka/Dzongri (4020 m.) – 5 hours
Morning after breakfast, we commence our journey to Dzongri. From Tshoka the trail is quite steep as well as passes through the lush thick forest of rhododendrons with vast array of flowering plants over 400 species. We reach at a place called Deorali Dada (hillock) which provides spectacular views of mountain ranges. From Deurali, we continue our journey to Phethang where we take a break.
From Phethang, we still will ascend for a while and eventually reach Dzongri, here the forest becomes very thin and we find only small bushes and shrubs. O/N hut

Day 06: Rest at Dzhongri
Early morning, we trek to Dabla Khang (Dzongri Top), a vantage point from where you can the magnificent view of Himalayan Range.

Day 07: Dzongri/Thangsing
Day 08: Thangsing/Tshoka
Day 09: Tshoka/Yuksum
Day 10: Yuksum/Darjeeling
Day 11: Sightseeing tour
Morning – Sunrise tour to Tiger hill, while coming back we will visit Ghoom Monastery and batasia Loop and War Memorial. Afternoon, we visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Himalayan Zoological Park and Tibetan refugee camp. O/N Hotel.

Day 12: Departure from Darjeeling

Sikkim Green Lake Trek – 16 days

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:44:18 +0000

A ten OR twelve days long adventure trek, but a most charismatic trek for any trekkers. En route, the trek offers some wonderful dense forests with Juniper, Pine, Silver Fir, Rhododendrons etc. Wild lives such as Blue Sheep, Red Panda, Lord Pigeon (a gigantic size Pigeon), Shapi and many other animals can be seen while on trek.

Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrive in Gangtok
Day 02 : A full day sightseeing tour in Gangtok
Day 03 : Gangtok / Lachen (2728 m. – hours drive)
Day 04 : Lachen / Talem (3237 m. – 4 hours trek)
Day 05 : Talem / Jakthang (3429 m – 4 hours trek)
Day 06 : Jakthang / Yabuk (3978 m – 5 hours trek)
Day 07 : Rest at Yabuk
Day 08 : Yabuk / Green Lake (4934 m – 6 hours trek)
Day 09 : Explore around Green Lake
Day 10 : Green Lake / Yabuk
Day 11 : Yabuk / Talem
Day 12 : Talem / Lachen
Day 13 : lachen / Gangtok
Day 14 : Gangtok / Darjeeling
Day 15 : A full day sightseeing tour in Darjeeling
Day 16 : Departure for your onward destination

Sikkim Darjeeling Tour

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:07:53 +0000

Sikkim Darjeeling Tour – 12 days

Sikkim is extremely beautiful destination tucked between Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and Darjeeling in the Eastern Himalayas. Mount Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world, dominates this small but beautiful land. This once independent Kingdom was ruled by the Chogyal dynasty until 1975, when following popular support it became a state of India. Sikkim has however retained much of its culture and unique identity. Containing over 150 lakes it ranges in altitude from 200 m. to almost 8,000 m. and provides extremely rich bio diversity. There have been over 600 species of birds recorded here along with over 4,000 species of flowering plants including a huge variety of Orchids. Sachem is rapidly gaining a reputation as a Botanist’s paradise and along with the introduction of eco-tourism, including serious birding, the region has at last begun to focus on enterprise-based conservation which we are keen to support.

Itinerary:

Day01: Kathmandu-Darjeeling
Day02: Darjeeling Sightseeing
Day03: Gangtok
Day04: Gangtok
Day05: Pelling
Day06: Kalimpong
Day07: Bhadrapur Kathmandu