Rhododendron Trek (Sikkim)

Package Overview

Area : Sikkim
Altitude : 5002 mts / 16406 ft
Season : March - May & Oct - Nov
Duration : 15 Days
Grade : Moderate to Challenging

This is a close approach to mighty Kanchenjanga. The trek involves walking over Goecha la (5000 m). In this trek you walk though verdant tropical and alpine forests where a great variety of orchids and rhododendrons and primuleas carpet the alpine terrain.Air fare.
Enroute meal.
Any charges for carrying still/video cameras etc.
Alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, beverages, etc.
Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
Any meals/services not mentioned above.
Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
Travel insurance.03-0131-01

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival Delhi

  Uppon arrival pick-up and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks : No Meal

• Day 2 : Delhi - Bagdogra - Darjeeling

  Take morning flight from Delhi to Bagdogra. Meet our representative and drive towards Darjeeling. On arrival transfer into hotel. Evening sightseeing and acclimatization. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks : Dinner

• Day 3 : Darjeeling

  In the morning, sunrise view from Tiger's Hill and in the afternoon, sightseeing of Ghoom Moanstery, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Tibetan Self Help Center. Overnight hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 4 : Darjeeling - Pemayangtse

  Drive 6 hours to Pemayangtse 9 2085m) via Teesta Valley. Overnight hotel.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys
  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 5 : Pemayangtse - Yuksom

  Morning visit Pemayangtse Monastery, the second oldest monastery and continue to Yuksom (1780m), the first capital of Sikkim. Overnight camp.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 6 : Yuksom - Tsokha

  Trek begins here. This trek takes you through dense verdant Semi Tropical forest occasionally crossed by crystal clear rivulets and cascading waterfalls up to Praig Chu. Lunch en route at Praig. Overnight tents/trekkers hut. (Altitude 3048m, 5 hours walking).

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 7 : Tsokha - Dzongri

  A gradual up hill walk along a well-marked track leads you through fascinating rhododendron forests running riot with colors. Further up hill from Phedang, Dzongri commands a panoramic view of snow capped mountain peaks. Overnight at trekker's huts/ tents. (Altitude. 4030m & 4 hrs walking).

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 8 : Dzongri

  A full day will be spent at Dzongri. Venture out in the cool environment where one can relax. On a clear day one can see the fantastic view of mountain peaks including that of Kanchanjungha and Pandim. Overnight at trekker's huts/ tents.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 9 : Dzongri - Thangsing

  Trek downhill Dzongri to Thangsing (3930m). 3 hours walk. Lunch at Praig Chu. Overnight in Trekkers huts or tents.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 10 : Thangsing - Samithi

  From Thangsing trek goes past the Onlathang Valley, past several lakes and each step more closely to Kanchenjunga. Overnight by Samithi Lake. Overnight at trekker's huts or tents. (Altitude 4500m & 1.5 hrs walk).

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys
  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 11 : Samithi - Goechla and return to Thangshing

  Early morning trek up to Goecha La (5000m) - 5 km and 2 hours uphill from where you will ge t the splendid views of magnificent mountains. Return to Thangsing for overnight.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 12 : Thangsing - Tsokha

  Return trek from Thangsing to Tsokha. It is mostly downhill today and you are now fit to cover the distance of the previous two nights. (6 hours walking). Overnight at trekker's huts/tents.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 13 : Tsokha - Yuksom

  Return trek to Yuksom. Overnight at trekkers' huts/tents.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 14 : Yuksom - Gangtok

  Drive 6 hours via Tashiding to Gangtok-the capital of Sikkim. Overnight hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 15 : Gangtok - Bagdogra - Delhi Fly

  Visit Enchey and Rumtek Monasteries, cottage industries etc. Drive to Bagdogra, on time transfer to Airport for flight to Delhi.
  
  Tour ends here.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Transfers

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Exclusions

• Air fare.
• Enroute meal.
• Any charges for carrying still/video cameras etc.
• Alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, beverages, etc.
• Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
• Any meals/services not mentioned above.
• Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
• Travel insurance.

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Package Start From

• New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

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