Darjeeling Sikkim Trek

Few Facts:
Max Altitude: 3640 Mts
Best Time: March to June & Sep to Nov
Difficulty: Easy Trek

Tour Itinerary :

Duration: 16 Nights / 17 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Bagdogra - Darjeeling - Manay Bhanjang - Tonglu - Garibas - Sandakphu - Phalut - Raman - Rimbik - Pelling - Pemayangtse - Yuksam - Martam - Gangtok - Bagdogra - Delhi

Day 01: Delhi
Upon arrival in Delhi Airport You will be transfered to hotel.

Day 02: Delhi - Bagdogra (by plane) - Darjeeling (2130 m) by private car
Morning transfer to the airport to catch the flight to Bagdogra. A charming 4-hours journey, through Assam tea plantations and tiny villages takes us to Darjeeling. Built on top of a ridge, it faces the Himalaya and is a popular destination for Westerners and Bengalis alike.

Day 03: Darjeeling visit
We could take an early trip to Tiger Hill to see the sunrise. Afterwards we visit the famous Ghoom monastery which enshrines an image of the Maitreya Buddha (the coming Buddha). Later on we can step in the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, and visit tea plantations.

Day 04: Darjeeling - Manay Bhanjang (2134 m) by private car - Tonglu (3070 m)
The trail overlooks the Bengali plain south, and we have tantalising glimpses of Kanchenjunga ahead, as we zigzag through rhododendrons.

Day 05: Tonglu - Garibas (2620 m) in 4 hrs
We take a mossy paved path, snaking through a succession of forests and hamlets, giving way, from time to time to spectacular mountain sceneries.

Day 06: Garibas - Sandakphu (3640 m) in 4hrs 30 min
We steadily climb to join the ridge trail towards Kalpokhari. Afterwards we start a long and steep climb onto the Singalila ridge to Sandakphu. Remarkable 360 ° view at the top.

Day 07: Sandakphu - Phalut (3600 m) in 6hrs
We walk to a prominent viewpoint for the magnificent sunrise lighting the Kanchenjunga, Jannu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyo. Throughout the day, there are ever-changing views: yak herds, silvery pine forests, tiny lakes ringed with grass, and the snow-capped Himalayan range in the background.

Day 08: Phalut - Raman (2560 m) in 5 hrs
A pleasant descent through the woods takes us to Gorkhey (2500 m) then we climb up towards Raman.

Day 09: Raman - Rimbik (2280 m) in 4 hrs
We come pass through numerous villages and cross the Sri Khola by a remarkable suspension bridge.

Day 10: Rimbik - Pelling by private car in 9 hrs
After breakfast drive to Pelling. Upon arrival in Pelling, check into hotel.

Day 11: Pelling - Pemayangtse - Yuksam (2 hrs)
2,5 Km far from Pelling, we will visit Pemayangtse monastery. Perched at 2800 m, it is one of the oldest and most impressive gompas in Sikkim.

Day 12: Yuksam - Tashiding - Martam (6 hrs)
En route, we visit Tashiding monastery, one of the most isolated in Sikkim, perched on the top of a hill set between two rivers.

Day 13: Martam - Gangtok (1 h) by private car
We visit Rumtek monastery, reputed for its religious Tibetan art. Visitors are welcome to assist prayers.

Day 14: Gangtok visit
We will enjoy a visit of the amazing Orchid Sanctuary, where we can see a few of the 454 orchid species listed in Sikkim. To complete the day we will visit Enchey and Do Drul monasteries, and the Tibetology Institute which houses one of the richest collection of Thangkas and religious works in the world.

Day 15: Gangtok - Bagdogra by private car - Delhi (by plane)
Transfer to the Bagdogra airport to board the flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred to hotel.

Day 16: Delhi sightseeing
Full day sightseeing of Old & New Delhi

Day 17: Delhi
Hotel - airport transfer.