Sikkim - '
the best-kept secret in the Himalayas ' - is nestled between Nepal, China
(Tibet), Bhutan & West Bengal (India).Sikkim's rugged & dramatic
terrain has elevation variations ranging 285 mts. to 8540 mts. It is the
ultimate Paradise for Botanist & plant lovers with over 4000 species of
flowering plants, including and incredible 600 species of Orchid.
For adventure lovers, the unrivalled trekking trails offers verdant
forests, rhododendron-covered hillsides, remote monasteries, glaciers, high
passes and magnificient mountain views. Khangchendzonga (8435m.), the third
highest mountain in the world lies in the small state of Sikkim.
Day 1 : Arrive Bagdogra airport. Proceed to Gangtok by
surface. O/nt at Hotel in Gangtok.
Day 2 : Gangtok Sightseeing Tour: Visit the Enchey
Monastery, The Deer Park, Dodrul Chorten and Institute of Tibetology. Later
in the afternoon, visit The Rumtek Monastery, seat of the Karmapa (second in
hierarchy after His Holiness the Dalai Lama). O/nt at Hotel in Gangtok.
Day 3 : Drive to Yuksom (1780m) / 133 Km via Tea
Eastate. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 4 : Trek Yuksom -Tshoka. O/nt at Hotel in Tshoka.
Day 5 : Day rest for altitude acclimatization. O/nt at
Hotel in Tshoka.
Day 6 : Trek to Dzongri. O/nt at trekkers hut or camp.
Day 7 : Exploration around Dzongri. O/nt at trekkers
hut or camp.
Day 8 : Trek Dzongri - Tshoka. O/nt at trekkers hut or
camp.
Day 9 : Trek to Yuksom. O/nt at lodge.
Day 10 : Drive to Bagdogra for your connecting flight.
On the trek:
All meals, tents, toilet tents, Mess Tents ,Porters, Yaks, Cooks, Guides,
Trekking Permits with fees , Environmental Fees, National park fees,