Darjeeling and Kanchenjunga Trek

Detail Itinerary

• Day 01:Arrive- Delhi :On arrival at Delhi meet with our representative and then transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. overnight at hotel.
• Day 02: Delhi – Bagdogra (By Plane) – Darjeeling (2130 Meters) by Car :In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and transfer to the domestic airport to catch the flight for Bagdogra, Upon arrival at Bagdogra, will be met by our representative and drive towards Darjeeling charming 4-hour journey, through Assam tea plantations and tiny villages takes us to Darjeeling. Upon arrival at Darjeeling check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
• Day 03:Darjeeling : Today, wake early in the morning to see the sunrise at Tiger Hill . Afterwards back to hotel to have your breakfast. Later we will visit the famous Ghoom monastery that enshrines an image of the Maitreya Buddha (the coming Buddha) and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and tea plantations. In the evening back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
• Day 04: Darjeeling-Manay Bhanjang-( 2134 meters. 1h 30) by car – Tonglu (3070meters) :In the early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive towards Many Bhajang, which is around 50 Km away from Darjeeling. The trail overlooks the Bengali plain south, and we have tantalising glimpses of Kanchenjunga ahead, as we zigzag through rhododendrons. Overnight at Tonglu.
• Day 05:Tonglu – Garibas (2620 meters, 4 Hours) : In the morning after breakfast we will start our trek towards Garibas with packed lunch, We take a mossy paved path, that snakesthrough a succession of forests and hamlets, giving way, from time to time, to spectacular mountain sceneries. In the afternoon arrive at Garibas. In the night have your dinner. Overnight at Garibas.
• Day 06:Garibas – Sandakphu (3640 meters. 5 Hours) : In the morning after breakfast we will start our trek towards Sandakphu with packed lunch, steadily climb to join the ridge trail towards Kalpokhari. Afterwards we start a long and steep climb onto the Singalila ridge that leads us to Sandakphu. A remarkable 360 ° view from the top. In the later afternoon arrive at Sandapkhu. In the night have your dinner. Overnight at Tents.
• Day 07:Sandakphu – Phalut (3600 meters. 6 Hours) :We walk to a prominent viewpoint for the magnificent sunrise over 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. In the night have your dinner. Overnight at Camps.
• Day 08:Phalut – Raman (2560 meters, 5 Hours) : In the morning after breakfast we will start our trek towards Raman via o Gorkhey (2500m) then we climb up towards Raman. In the afternoon arrive at Raman. In the night have your dinner, Overnight at Camps.
• Day 09: Raman – Rimbik (2280 meters, 4 Hours) : In the morning after breakfast we will start our trek towards Rimbik with packed lunch, ia through numerous villages and cross the Sri Khola over a remarkable suspension bridge. In the afternoon arrive at Rimbik, Overnight at Rimbik.
• Day 10:Rimbik- Pelling by car (9 hours) : In the morning after breakfast after breakfast, we will drive towards Pelling by Car. In the evening arrive at Pelling. Overnight at hotel/Guest house.
• Day 11:Pelling – Pemayangtse – Yuksam by Car (2 hours) : In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel/guest house and we will visit t the Pemayangtse monastery. Perched at 2800m, it is one of the oldest and most impressive gompas in Sikkim. Later drive towards Yukusum Upon arrival at Yukusum. Overnight at hotel, check in at the hotel.
• Day 12: Yuksam – Tsoska (3030 meters, 6 hours) : Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Yuksum by covering approx. 5 kms in 2 hrs. Rest of the day free to visit the oldest monastery and the surrounding area. In the evening back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
• Day 13:Tsoska – Dzongri (4020 meters 5 hours) : In the morning after breakfast we will start our trek towards Dzongri with packed lunch, A steep trail zigzags up through temperate forest and large clusters of rhododendrons, to the vast clearing of Phedang. During April and May, the spectacle is gorgeous, as the land becomes a mass of flowers (400 species have been listed so far). In the later afternoon arrive at Dzongri. In the have your dinner. Overnight at hotel.
• Day 14:Dzongri – Thangshing (3930 meters, 4 hours) : Today we will be descending through rhododendron forest towards the the glacial Prek river. We establish our campsite on the grassy pastures of Thangshing. The southern ridge of Kanchenjunga and the Onglakhing glacier are visible directly ahead and there are close-up views of Pandim. In the night have your dinner. Overnight at Camps.
• Day 15:Thangshing – Samiti Lake (4200 meters, 3 Hours) : In the morning after breakfast we will start our trek towards, Samiti Lake via Onglakhing glacier, and climb up to the shores of the Samity lake, reputed to be the sacred source of the Prek river. Ringed by prayer flags, the lake reflects Forked Peak, Kabru North, Gocha Peak and other snow-capped peaks. We will establish our camp site around this beautiful lake. See the panoramic view around the lake Overnight at Camps.
• Day 16:Samiti Lake – Gocha La (4940 meters) – Thansing ( 7 Hours) : Today, we have to leave quite early this morning, as fog and clouds descend on the pass shortly after sunrise. The track to Gocha La climbs steeply through moraines. From the pass, ringed with colorful prayer flags, we can see Kanchenjunga and beyond that, the Talung glacier. And later trek towards Thansing, our campsite. In the night have your dinner. Overnight at Camps.
• Day 17:Thangshing – Lam Pokhari (4230 meters 5 Hours) : in the morning after breakfast we will start trek towards Lam Pokhari with packed lunch, steep descent, we climb through alpine areas and pass by tiny lakes for Lam Pokhari. In the afternoon arrive at Lam Pokhari. In the night have your dinner. Overnight at Camps.
• Day 18:Lam Pokhari – Tashiding (1740 meters 5 hours) : An easy walk, in an atmosphere becoming more humid and heavier as we descend. Overnight at Camps.
• Day 19:Tashiding- Martam by car (4 Hours drive) : In the morning after breakfast, our car will pick up from here for Martam, We can visit the Tashiding monastery, one of the most isolated in Sikkim, perched on the top of a hill set between two rivers. Overnight at hotel.
• Day 20:Martam – Gangtok by car (1hours drive) : In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive towards Gangtok, En route we visit Rumtek monastery, reputed for its religious Tibetan art. Visitors are welcome to attend prayers. Afternoon at leisure in Gangtok. Overnight at hotel.
• Day 21:Gangtok – Bagdogra (by car) – Delhi (by plane) : In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and drive towards Bagdogra airport to catch the flight for Delhi, Upon arrival at Delhi. Check in at the hotel. Ovenight at hotel.
• Day 22 : Delhi : Safety day for International flight for your onward Destination. Full day at leisure, you can do the full day sightseeing tour of Delhi. Overnight at hotel.
• Day 23 : Delhi – Departure : In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and transfer to the IGI airport to catch the flight for onward Destination.