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
hotel Rendezvous.
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 in a hotel.
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.
Day
5 : Tshoka - Dzongri
( Alt. 4020 m )
Trek from Tshoka to Dzongri is still a steep climb, 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 T
op) 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.
Which will be organized by naturebeyond at extra cost. |