Day 1 : SILIGURI
- GANGTOK( Alt.
1670 m )
Arrival at Bagdogra airport from Delhi or Calcutta - Or NJP
by Train - Or Kakarvita those coming from Nepal. Same day
4 hrs drive from Siliguri to Gangtok, 110 kms. Overnight at
Gangtok at your choosen hotel.
Day 2 : Gangtok ( Sightseeing)
Early morning visit Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, and Hanuman
Tok. After Breakfast Drive to Rumtek Monastery built in 1740
on the way back visit Chorten monastery (1958). Overnight
stay at Gangtok.
Day 3 : Gangtok- Yuksom
( Alt. 1760 m )
Drive from Gangtok to Yuksom Time taken 6 hrs. On the way
visit Ravangla,
one of the upcoming tourist destinations in Sikkim. Overnight
at Yuksom.
Day 4 : Yuksom - Tshoka ( Alt. 3050
m )
Trek from Yuksum to Tshoka 18 kms time taken approx. 6 hrs.
Walk through dense forest of pine and oak After crossing river
PrekChu it is straight 70 degree uphill climb this is the
toughest stage in the entire Trek. Reach Bakhim from where
the trail passes through magnolia and rhododendron forests.
Tshoka is a small village. Overnight stay in a tent or lodge.
Trekkers at Dzongri Top Day 5 : Tshoka - Dzongri
( Alt. 4020 m )
Trek from Tshoka to Dzongri is still a steep climb, the distance
is about 10 km and time taken approx 5hrs. The trail passes
through dense forest of rhododendron. A place called Deorali
Dara provides a magnificent view of the mountains. Reach Phethang
for a break. After Phethang climb on to reach Dzongri. The
vegetation is thinner here and you would find only small bushes
and shrubs around. The night stay would be arranged in the
tourist hut / tents.
Day 6 : Today you would stay at Dzongri.
Early morning take a walk to Dabla Khang (Dzongri Top) the
view from this place is magnificent. One can view all the
major mountain peaks including Frey, Koktang, Kabru, Ratong,
Chandra Peak and the Kabru Dome. Overnight stay at Dzongri.
Day 7 : Dzongri - Tshoka. Return
trek. Alternatively you might stay at Bakhim.
Day 8 : Tshoka - Yuksom. Last day
of your trek as you return to Yuksom. Overnight at Yuksom.
Day 9 : Return to NJP / Bagdogra
airport depending upon train/ flight schedule. Tour concludes.
Note : For guests taking morning flight
/ train, one extra day stay might be required at Siliguri. |
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Duration
: 9 days
