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Duration:
14 days
Places Covered: Delhi -
Bagdogra – Gangtok – Yuksom – Bakhim – Dzongri – Thangsing -
Chaurithang – Zamlingang - Bakhim – Yuksom -
Darjeeling - Bagdogra – Delhi
Arrive Delhi and transfer to Domestic
airport for flight to Bagdogra. On a clear day, you may catch a
glimpse of the mighty Mt. Everest from the plane. Met on arrival and
transfer to Gangtok by road (125 km/ 5 1/2 hr.). Arrive late evening
and check into the hotel.
Day 2 : At
Gangtok
Spend a day in
sightseeing Gangtok city. See the Dodrul Gompa and stroll down the
little bazaar. After lunch, a small drive will take us to the famous
Rumtek Monastery, the seat of the Kagyupa sect of Buddhism.
Hotel at Gangtok.
Day 3 : Gangtok -
Yuksom
After breakfast,
we'll drive to Yuksom ( 90 kms) through beautiful villages,
waterfalls and rice fields. Yuksom is a tranquil tableland which has
recorded many historic events. The first king of Sikkim,
H.H.Funchook Namgyal was crowned here by his holiness, Gyalwa
Latchan Thembo, the man who brought Buddhism to Sikkim in 1641.
Yuksom provides beautiful vistas of mini lakes against the Himalayan
backdrop. O/nt Safari Camp.
Day 4 : Yuksom - Bakhim (12 kms/ 9000 ft)
As you leave behind
Yuksom and follow the mule track along the fast flowing Rathong Choo
stream, crossing two wooden bridges, the area is thickly wooded.
Rathong Choo originates at the Doodh Pokhri (Milk Lake), sacred in
the local beliefs. A small temple invites devotees from as far as
Nepal, across the glacier. The lake is a restricted area. This lake
is fed by the Rathong and Kokthang
glaciers.
The trek in spring passes through the
Rhododendrons flower belt. The final ascend to Bakhim is a
serpentine trail, of countless bends, after crossing the second
wooden bridge falling enroute. It is really a peaceful and tranquil
area. O/nt in the Camp.
Day 5 : Bakhim - Dzongri - 8 Kms / 10155
ft
As we move
on, we come closer to the famous Kanchenjunga and get an initial
view of the Sikkim snows. From Phittang, the trail leads up an
exquisite forest of Rhododendron to Deorali Dara. From here you will
get an excellent view of the massive ranges of Sikkim mountains.
Straight ahead is the third highest peak in the world - The mighty
Kanchenjunga. O/nt Camping at Dzongri
Day 6 - Dzongri -
Thangsing ( 7 kms/12467 ft) A four hour trek leads through meadows
and valleys into a beautiful valley situated at the base of Jopine
Peak. Surrounded by massive mountains on all sides, a stream pierces
the forests and presents an enchanting scene. To reach the camping
area, you will have to cross a wooden bridge over the stream. O/nt
Camping.
This trek
will take you through some of the most beautiful forests of Sikkim.
In spring, this trail is especially beautiful with Rhododendrons,
Magnolias and other flowers in full bloom - truly a naturalist's
paradise. You'll come close to Mt. Kanchenjunga and also get an awe
inspiring glimpse of the Sikkim mountains, cloaked in granite and
thickly hooded with ice.
Day 7 : At leisure
at Thangsing
We'll spend a day
at leisure exploring the beautiful valley and capturing some
priceless pictures of the area. O/nt Camping
Day 8 : Thangsing - Chaurithang 10 km / 14370
ft)
It is a 8 hour trek to the
Chaurithang falls at the Rathong glacier. This is the base camp of
the world famous Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling.
Splendid views of the peaks frey, Kokthang, Kabru, Rathong and
Chandra can be seen from here. Enroute is also the forbidden Kabur
Rock, which no one is allowed to climb. O/nt Camping
Day 9 : Chaurithang
- Zamlingang (10 km )
This trek passes through some of the
most beautiful forested areas of Sikkim, engulfed in the fragrance
of Magnolias. O/nt Camping at Zamlingang.
Sikkim Day 10 : Zamlingang - Bakhim
The trail to Bakhim runs through a
garden of flowers which can be quite spectacular in spring when
giant Magnolias and more than ten type of Rhododendrons bloom along
the trail. You will also find a large variety of exotic birds,
butterflies and orchids. O/nt Camping.
Day 11 : Bakhim -
Yuksom
A leisurely walk of
about 4 hours brings you back to Yuksom from where we had first
started on a different trail. You will get a taste of the charms of
Sikkimese rural life here. It's the end of our trek, but not the
charms of this region. O/nt Camping.
Day 12 : Yuksom -
Darjeeling
After breakfast drive to
Darjeeling, through beautiful tea gardens and lush greenery. O/nt
Hotel.
Day 13 :
Darjeeling
You can choose
to relax and sleep late or take an early morning visit to Tiger Hill
at sunrise. Also the other places of interest are the Ghoom
Monastery, The Tibetan Handicraft Center, The HMI, the Quaint
Bazaars and nearby Tea Estates. O/nt Hotel
Day 14 : Darjeeling - Bagdogra -
Delhi.
Morning transfer to
Bagdogra for flight to Delhi. Airport transfer to International
Airport for onward flight.
Price for this Complete
package which Includes
Incountry flights if exist,4 to 3
stars hotels,Breakfast ,Lunch,Dinner, A Car/Mini Bus with
driver,All Monuments entrances,Guides Train tickets and Elephant
Rides or Boat ride if exist as per program
A complete solution under one
roof
Prices does not includes Your personal
expenses Your International air ticket,Airport taxes,Tips and
Drinks
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this travel
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