Adventure Travel
SIKKIM TREK
Sikkim is one of the least
visited of all the Himalyan lands, and remains pristine and
unspoilt. The jewel in Sikkims crown is surely Kanchanjunga
(8586m), the words third highest Peak. This majestic 5
summited mountain forms the spectacular backdrop on our trek.
Sikkim was previously an independent kingdom, ruled by a
dynasty, which descended from the Tibatan Royal family. Until
the end of nineteenth century, when Sikkim came under the
protection of Britain, very little was known about the
country, which was completely closed to outsiders. India took
over the protection of the territory in 1950 and in 1975
Sikkim became the 22nd state of India. Foreigners
were still not allowed to enter Sikkim, and it was not until
the early 1980s that the first trekking group was able to
negotiate access to strictly defined trekking routes. Like the
neighboring countries of Nepal and Bhutan,Sikkim has a great
variety of landscapes, ranging from intensively farmed lowland
valleys in the south, to a higher alpine environment in the
center of the country and unto the Himalayan peaks on the
northern and western margin.
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Day
01 |
Arrive
in Delhi and transfer to the Hotel. |
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Day
02 |
A
full day sight seeing tour of Delhi. |
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Day
03 |
Departure
transfer to the domestic airport for the flight Bagdogra
and on arrival transfer to Darjeeling. At first we drive
through flat rice field and tea plantation, before the
road ascends to the foothill of the Himalayan. We drive
through more tea plantation, where the famous Darjeeling
teas are grown. The main attraction is the steam toy
train whose track zig zags through the main road all the
way to Darjeeling just crossing over Ghoom at an altitude
of 2440 mts. Darjeeling itself is at 2134 mts with a
majestic background of the third highest peak in the
world. Mt Kanchanjunga.O/n Hotel.
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Day
04 |
Early
wake up for the jeep rides to Tiger Hill to see the
sunrise over the Kanchenjunga and Everest. On the way back
to the hotel we visit Ghoom Monastery. All this is before
breakfast. After breakfast we visit the Himalayan
Mountaineering Institute, the Zoo and the Tibetan refugee
Center. Afternoon free to relax and look around the color
full bazaars. O/n Hotel. |
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Day
05 |
We
take the picturesque drive through the tea plantations to
Pelling, the drive is of 6-7 hrs to Pelling and we enter
Sikkim from the Melli checkpoint. Here we stay at Hotel
Norbu Gang, which commands a good view of Kanchanjunga,
and towards our trekking route up the rothang Valley. O/n
Norbu Gang Full Board. |
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Day
06 |
In
the morning we visit Pemayangtse Monastery, which is the
most important religious site in the West Sikkim. After
the monastery visit, we drive to yuksome for another 3-4
hrs. This area is famous for the spices Cardamom, and the
valley Slopes are covered in aromatic spicebushes and once
was the capital of Sikkim. We stay at Tashi Gang Hotel
Yuksom (5840ft), which is a treat in Yuksom. O/n Tashi
Gang full board.
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Day
07 |
An
early start for a long walk to Tsoka. The trail runs up
the narrow Rothang valley, through thick, semi tropical
forest, the trail for the first half till lunch time is
gently uphill and after lunch there is a steep climb to
the hamlet of Bakhim, where we can take tea at a tea
shop to fortify us for the final climb up to
Tsoka(10000ft). The inhabitants of this small village are
Tibetan Refugees. O/n camp/hut. Good view of Mt. Pandim
from the camping ground.
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Day
08 |
The
day begins with a steep start and the trail zigzags up
through the mixed temperate forest and large stands of
Rhododendrons to the large clearing at phedang, where we
stop for Picnic lunch. The view of Pandim, Narshing and
Loponu is fantastic. Another hour and half of steep climb
takes you to Deorali and a ridge walk of up and down for
45 mins. Takes you to Dzongri (13320ft), set in a natural
bowl on the ridge. O/n Camping /hut.
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Day
09 |
An
early wake up and an hour walk upto the Dzongri top for
viewing sunrise over the Kanchenjunga and the neighboring
peaks. The best place for the view on the route. Return to
campsite for breakfast and same trail back to Tsoka.
Camp/hut.
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Day
10 |
Tsoka
to Yuksom - the same trail back to Yuksom and check in at
Tashi Gang for hot shower and chilled bear.O/n Tashi Gang
full board |
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Day
11 |
Drive
to Kalimpong, which was once, an important market town,
strategically located at cross roads Between Sikkim,
Bhutan, Tibet and plains of Bengal. One of the principal
commercial enterprises of the town today is the growing of
flowers in extensive nurseries. O/n hotel.
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Day
12 |
A
free day to laze around Kalimpong and visit nurseries.
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Day
13 |
After
breakfast, we drive down the teesta Valley to Bagdogra
where we catch our afternoon flight to Delhi. On arrival
in Delhi, transfer to the hotel. |
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Day
14 |
Departure
transfer to the international airport for your flight back
home. |
DARJEELING
TREK
The
former name Darjeeling is still in common use, Darjeeling
meaning place of Dorja-Thunderbolt, named after Dorja the
mystical and the surrounding area once belonged to Rajas of
Sikkim, although parts were annexed from time to time by the
Bhutanese and Nepalese. The beautiful hill station is famous
for its tea and a splendid view of the world's third highest
peak "The Kanchenjunga".
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Day
01 |
Arrival
in Delhi and transfer to Hotel |
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Day
02 |
A
full day sight seeing tour of Delhi |
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Day
03 |
Departure
transfer to the domestic airport for the flight bagdogra
and on arrival transfer to Darjeeling. At first we drive
through flat rice fields and tea plantations, before the
road ascends to the foothill of Himalayas. We drive
through more tea plantations, where the famous Darjeeling
teas are grown. The main attraction is the steam toy
train whose track jig jags through the main road all the
way to Darjeeling just crossing over Ghoom at an altitude
of 2440 meters. Darjeeling itself is at 2134 mtrs. With a
majestic background of the third highest peak in the world
Mt. Kanchenjunga. O/n Hotel. |
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Day
04 |
Early
wake up for the Jeep rides to Tiger hill to see the
sunrise over the kanchenjunga and Everest. On the way back
to Hotel we visit Ghoom monastery. All this is before
breakfast. After breakfast we visit The Himalayan
Mountaineering Institute, the Zoo, the Tibetan Refugee
Center. Afternoon free to relax and look around the
colorful bazaars. O/n hotel. |
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Day
05 |
It
is a 26-Km drive to Maneybhanjang at 2134 meters, the
starting place for our trek on the Singalila ridge. After
an early breakfast and interesting drive into the
Himalayan foothills, we set off on the first part of
our walk, the relatively short, hike upto Tonglu. It is an
unavoidable fact of trekking in the Himalayas that we must
get up high to find the best views. Trekker's hut.
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Day
06 |
The
start of our trek today is down hill, through a
picturesque Nepalese village Jaubari and towards to
Garibans, where we will have lunch. After lunch we climb
for an hour to the ridge and traverse to our campsite at
Kal Pokri camp. |
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Day
07 |
The
day starts with a gentle climb upto Bikha Bhyanganj and a
steep climb of 5 km to Sandakhpu, it is quite a long
steady pull, but the reward is a remarkable panoramic view
of Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Everest, Lhotse and the other
lesser peaks of Sikkim and eastern Nepal. Again we stay in
trekker's hut at Sandakpu (3600m). |
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Day
08 |
Rest
day at Sandakpu for exploration of the neighboring areas.
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Day
09 |
A
long day on the most spectacular section of the Singalila
ridge. Up and down but never anything too demanding. There
are ever changing views of the snow capped Himalayas to
the north and northwest. One of the finest days's walking
to be found anywhere in the world. |
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Day
10 |
Leaving
Phalut, we are temporarily saying goodbye to the views of
Kanchenjunga and the eastern Himalayas, as we descend for
most of the day through forests of Rhododendrons and
Magnolias with isolated patches of farmland to Ramam.
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Downhill
again today to the crossing of the Siri Khola passing
through farmland and scattered villages. Then its uphill
through largely forested terrain to the village of
Rimbick. |
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Day
12 |
From
Rimbick, we take the picturesque drive through the tea
plantations to Pemayangtse. The road passes through steep
sided valleys en route to Kalimpong, which was once an
important market town, strategically located at crossroads
between Sikkim, Bhutan, Tibet and the plains of Bengal.
One of the principal commercial enterprises of the town
today is the growing of flowers in extensive nurseries.
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Day
13 |
A
free day in Kalimpong. |
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Day
14 |
Departure
transfer to Bagdogra for the flight to Delhi. On arrival
transfer to the hotel. |
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Day
15 |
Departure
transfer to IGI airport for your flight back home.
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