13 Days Sikkim Dzongri Trek — In Awe of Kangchenjunga

Upon arrival at late night meet and transfer to hotel. Check into hotel and overnight.

After breakfast drive to airport to take a short flight to Bagdogra. Upon arrival meet and transfer to hotel for lunch. After lunch transfer to Darjeeling.This is one of the most beautiful and relaxing car journey with mesmerizing view of the hills all along the sides of the road stretching about 4 hours up the hill to Darjeeling. On the way you will encounter the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Also known as the “toy train”). On arrival check in hotel. Enjoy the cool climate and explore Darjeeling town on your own.

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway “Toy Train”
The toy train in Darjeeling is not merely a source of delight for the young and old, it also represents the engineering skills of the highest order. This 83 km. long section connecting Darjeeling with the railhead at Siliguri is of great importance and has been bestowed World Heritage Site status. The railway line from Siliguri to the beautiful hill section of Darjeeling is considered an engineering feat and passes through one of the most picturesque hill station.

Early morning drive to famous Tiger Hill to view the beautiful sunrise over the Kanchenjunga massif. After that, city tour covering Darjeeling City and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. Late afternoon some time for shopping.

Tiger Hill
Tiger Hill is famous for the panoramic views it offers of Mount Everest along with Kanchenjunga. The first rays of the sun shoot ahead and shed light upon the twin peaks of Kanchenjunga painting it pink and then bathing it in a beautiful orange color. From Tiger Hill, Mount Everest (8848m) is just visible, peeping out through two other peaks standing by its side. Makalu (8481m) looks higher than Mt. Everest, owing to the curve in the horizon, as it is several miles closer than Everest. The distance in straight line from Tiger Hill to Everest is 107 miles.

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI)
The Institute was established on 4th November 1954, which was then the hub center of all mountaineering activity in India. The first ascent of Mount Everest in 1953 by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary sparked a keen interest in establishing mountaineering as a well-respected endeavour for people in the region. The late Maj N.D. Jayal was the first Principal of the Institute whereas the late Tenzing Norgay was Director of Field Training. The museum also has a lot of good artifacts and gear from many of the famous expeditions. You will be amazed to see how little equipment the Hillary-Tenzing team had on the first climb to Everest. The Institute is the landmark in Darjeeling and an important center of tourist attraction. It commands a magnificent view of the Kanchenjunga massif.

After breakfast drive to Yuksam, drive takes about 5 hrs. Along the way you will have a good view of many different village and the beautiful scenery of the tea Gardens. Lunch will be on the way. Upon reaching Yaksam check in hotel. Afternoon meet up with rest of the trekking crew. Evening dinner.

After breakfast start trek. The trail will be gradual flat in the morning part walk though the Jungle till lunch. After lunch the trail will be up hill all the way to Bakhim. Overnight at camping

After breakfast start trek, the trail will be up hill all the way to Tsokha. You will have lunch at Tsokha. Half day rest and acclimatize. Tsokha is small nice village on the mountain. You can tour around the village in the late afternoon. Overnight at Lodge.

Early morning drive to Thangu Village (4100m / 13450ft), a remote high altitude village of Tibetan Nomads and also proceed further to Chopta Valley (4000m / 13124ft) to get some breath taking view of alpine valley of frozen rivers. From Chopta Valley drive for another 30kms in 1.5hr to Gurudongmar Lake (5225m / 17143ft) close to Tibet Border, the one of the highest and biggest fresh water lakes in Sikkim and back to Lachen for a late lunch. After that drive to Lachung.

Early morning trek up to the view point above 200m of campsite. Where you can see the beautiful sunrise over the Mt Kanchanjunga (3 highest Mt in the world), Mt Kabru and many more Sikkim Himalayan ranges. After that back to the camp from breakfast. After breakfast trek back to Tsokha. Overnight at lodge.

Total trek back will be about 5 hrs. Upon reaching Yaksam check in hotel. Today will be the end of the Trek farewell with all the trekking staffs. Next day only guide will follow with group to Gangtok. Upon arrival check in hotel.

After breakfast drive to Gangtok, it will takes about 4 hrs. lunch will be on the way. Upon arrival check in hotel. Upon arrival check in hotel and explore around M.G. Marg. After breakfast start trek, the trail will be up hill all the way to Tsokha. You will have lunch at Tsokha. Half day rest and acclimatize. Tsokha is small nice village on the mountain. You can tour around the village in the late afternoon. Overnight at Lodge.

After breakfast, take a day tour to the famous Tsomgo Lake 40 km away from Gangtok. Late afternoon sightseeing in Gangtok city including Nagyal Institute of Tibetology and Lal Bazaar. Evening back to hotel and dinner.

After breakfast drive to Bagdora for about 4 hours. Lunch on the way and connect flight to Kolkotta. Upon arrival meet and transfer to downtown for leisure shopping. Evening dinner and transfer to airport for final departure.

Early morning arrive Singapore.

Package Includes:

• Domestic air ticket Kolkata-Bagdogra-Kolkata
• Sikkim Inner Line Permit application (on arrival at Rangpo)
  Private A/C transportation including airport transfer
• Personal English speaking tour guide
• Accommodation as per itinerary
• Meals as per itinerary
• Entrance fees

Package Excludes:

• India visa (required for entry into Sikkim, self- apply before departure)
• Travel insurance
• All alcoholic and other beverages
• All personal expenses
• Liabilities of loss, theft and damages
• Tips