Area : Sikkim Altitude : 4030 mts / ft Duration : 9 days Grade : Easy Season : April-May & Oct-Nov This popular trek in Sikkim, is from Yuksom to Dzongri and onwards to Goecha La, and has superb views of Kanchenjanga. From Yuksom, the trail follows the Rathong Valley to Bakhim and from here a steep ascent to the village of Tsokha. Above Tsokha the trail reaches Pethang. A further stage brings you to Dzongri (4020 M). From here the trail drops steeply down the river to Thangsing (3930 M). The final stop is at Samiti Lake from which an assault is made to Goecha La (4940 M) for the best views of Kanchenjanga. Dzongri is situated at an altitude of about 4020 M, in west Sikkim. It offers the trekker a most fascinating close-up view of Kanchenjanga and Mt. Pandim. To the west rises the long outline of the Kyangla ridge. Dzongri is trekker’s paradise.Goecha La is situated at an altitude of about 4940 M. Goecha La Trek offers a mind catching sight of the mountains like Pandim, Kanchenjanga and the others. The trek to Goecha la really is getting out & getting trekked. There are only few trekking routes around the Kanchenjanga National Park that are open to visitors. The trek is traditional which follows a picturesque route past lush vegetation and and wonderful mountain views until it reaches a high pass. The training courses of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute are conducted in these valleys and trekkers have passed through here for decades.Air fare Lunch/Dinner at Delhi, Darjeeling 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
Upon arrival at Delhi met our representative and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Meals & Drinks : No Meal
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 : Breakfast
Today we will drive to Yuksom. The base of our trek. Dinner and overnight stay in guesthouse/tents.
Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Dinner
The trail from Yuksom starts at the local market and follows main road towards the north. The trail climbs gently out of the valley and hugs the right bank of the Ratong Chu River, which can be heard thundering through the gorge below. The trail crosses over four bridges to climb steeply towards north-west to the small settlement of Bakhim. Continue for another 3 kms through forest of magnolia and rhododendron to reach Tshokh. On arrival set campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys
Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On this day the trail passes through the village of Tshokh and continues to climb north through the forest of rhododendron to the alp of Phidang (3650 m) taking around 3 hrs to complete the ascent. Continue further towards Dzongri. On arrival set campsite for Dinner and overnight stay.
Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys
Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The day is for rest and acclimatization. On this day one can savour views of the mountain peaks by climbing up to Dzongri Top. From here you get a panoramic view of Kabru (7353 m), Ratong (6678 m), Kanchenjunga (8534 m), Koktang (6147 m), Pandim (6691 m) and Narsing (5825 m). Towards the west, the Singalila Ridge, which separates Sikkim from Nepal, can be seen. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys
Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start retracing steps descending towards Tsokha by going through a bypass route directly to Tsokha. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys
Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Retrace steps towards Yuksom on the final day of the trek. The going is easier as the path is mainly downhill. From here drive to Darjeeling. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys
Meals & Drinks : Breakfast
Early morning drive to Bagdogra and take flight for New Delhi. On arrival at Delhi transfer to international airport to catch onwards flight. Trip ends here.
Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys
Meals & Drinks : Breakfast
Negotiable
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