Sikkim Rhododendron Trek

This is a close approach to mighty Kanchenjanga. The trek involves walking over Goecha la (5000 m). In this trek you walk though verdant tropical and alpine forests where a great variety of orchids and rhododendrons and primulas carpet the alpine terrain.

Few Facts:
Max Altitude: 4940 Mts
Best Time: March to June & Sep to Nov
Difficulty: Moderate Trek

Tour Itinerary :

Duration: 17 Nights / 18 Days

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi met our representative and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02: Delhi - Bagdogra - Darjeeling
Take morning flight from Delhi to Bagdogra. Meet our representative and drive towards Darjeeling. On arrival transfer into hotel. Evening sightseeing and acclimatisation.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03: Darjeeling
In the morning, sunrise view from Tiger's Hill and in the afternoon, sightseeing of Ghoom Monastery, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Tibetan Self Help Center. Overnight hotel.

Day 04: Darjeeling - Pemayangtse
Drive 6 hours to Pemayangtse 9 2085m) via Teesta valley.
Overnight hotel.

Day 05: Pemayangtse - Yuksom
Morning visit Pemayangtse Monastery, the second oldest monastery and continue to Yuksom (1780m), the first capital of Sikkim. Overnight camp.

Day 06: Yuksom - Tsokha (Altitude 3048m, 5 hours walking).
Trek begins here. This trek takes you through dense verdant Semi Tropical forest occasionally crossed by crystal clear rivulets and cascading waterfalls up to Praig Chu. Lunch en route at Praig. Overnight tents/trekkers hut.

Day 07: Tsokha - Dzongri (Altitude. 4030m & 4 hrs walking)
A gradual up hill walk along a well-marked track leads you through fascinating rhododendron forests running riot with colors. Further up hill from Phedang, Dzongri commands a panoramic view of snow capped mountain peaks. Overnight at trekker's huts/ tents.

Day 08: Dzongri
A full day will be spent at Dzongri. Venture out in the cool environment where one can relax. On a clear day one can see the fantastic view of mountain peaks including that of Kanchanjunga and Pandim.
Overnight at trekker's huts/ tents.

Day 09: Dzongri - Thangsing
Trek downhill Dzongri to Thangsing (3930m). 3 hours walk. Lunch at Praig Chu. Overnight in Trekkers huts or tents.

Day 10: Thangsing - Samithi (Altitude 4500m & 1 ½ hrs walk)
From Thangsing trek goes past the Onlathang valley, past several lakes and each step more closely to Kanchenjunga. Overnight by Samithi Lake. Overnight at trekker's huts or tents.

Day 11: Samithi - Goechla and return to Thangshing
Early morning trek up to Goecha La (4940m)- 5 km and 2 hours uphill from where you will get the splendid views of magnificent mountains. Return to Thangsing for overnight.

Day 12: Thangsing - Tsokha
Return trek from Thangsing to Tsokha. It is mostly downhill today and you are now fit to cover the distance of the previous two nights. (6 hours walking). Overnight at trekker's huts/tents.

Day 13: Tsokha –Yuksom
Return trek to Yuksom.
Overnight at trekkers' huts/tents.

Day 14: Yuksom - Gangtok
Drive 6 hours via Tashiding to Gangtok-the capital of Sikkim.
Overnight hotel.

Day 15: Sightseeing of Gangtok.
Visit Enchey and Rumtek monasteries, cottage industries etc. Overnight hotel.

Day 16: Gangtok - Bagdogra (by car) - Delhi (by plane). (Hotel B&B)
Morning transfer to the airport to catch the flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, check into hotel.

Day 17: Delhi sightseeing
Full day sightseeing of Old & New Delhi

Day 18: Delhi Departure
Transfer to airport and fly back home.