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Sikkim Kanchanjenga Tour |
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Sikkim, located in the eastern, Himalaya, sits between Nepal and Bhutan, while to the north lies eastern Tibet. Sikkim is a mountainous kingdom, well known for providing stunning views of Kanchanjunga (8598m), the world’s third highest mountain which straddles the border with Nepal. It is also a land rich in flora and fauna and has diverse ethnic mix eighth rich cultural traditions. The people are predominantly Buddhists and there are many active monasteries where traditional and ancient rituals are practiced in an atmosphere of peace and serenity.
Our trek start from Yaksom (1770m), the trail climbs through dense semi tropical forests, before changing to rhododendron, pine, azalea, and giant oak. The trekking is not difficult and follows delightful trails. Spectacular views of Kachenjunga, pandim and other peaks of the Singalila ridge, separating Sillim from Nepal are visible for the entire trek.
On our return, we trek back to Yuksom and visit Gangtok, Sikkim's hilltop capital and stay two delightful and relaxing nights among the tea gardens in kalimpong before the flight back to Delhi.
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Trip Highlight
Spectacular views of Kachenjunga, pandim and other peaks of the Singalila ridge, separating Sillim from Nepal are visible for the entire trek
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Itinerary Details
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Days 1: |
Arrival Delhi, transfer to hotel |
Days 2: |
Flight: Delhi - Bagdogra, drive to Gangtok, and stay at hotel |
Days 3: |
Full Day sightseeing in Gangtok, and stay at hotel |
Days 4: |
Drive to Yuksum, Trek Begins: and stay at camp |
Days 5: |
Tshoka, and stay at camp |
Days 6: |
Dzongri, and stay at camp |
Days 7: |
Around Dzongri for acclimatization, and stay at camp |
Days 8: |
Bikbari, and stay at camp |
Days 9: |
Base camp - Bikbari, and stay at camp |
Days 10: |
thangsing, and stay at camp |
Days 11: |
Samiti, and stay at camp |
Days 12: |
Around Samiti lake, and stay at camp |
Days 13: |
Thangsing, and stay at camp |
Days 14: |
Tshoka, and stay at camp |
Days 15: |
Yuksum, drive to Pemayangtse, and stay at hotel |
Days 16: |
Pemayangtse visit, and stay at hotel |
Days 17: |
Drive to Bagdogra, and stay at hotel |
Days 18: |
Flight to Delhi |
Days 19: |
Return flight |
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| Note: Designed itinerary is a sample itinerary intended to give you a general idea of trip to India. We can create an itinerary to suit as your needs and interest one you give your interest and travel timeframe. |
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