The Kanchandzonga Trek (Sikkim) - 5000 Mtrs

 

Trip Details:

One of the most popular trekking route in West Sikkim region, it offers almost everything making it a trekkers delight. Sunrise over Kanchandzonga ranger from Tiger Hills. Trek through bamboo bushes and rhododendron forest. Enchanting panaromic views of some of the highest mountain peak of world like Kanchadzonga, Pandim etc.

Note:- Permit required for this trek

• Trip Name: Kanchandzonga Trek
• Destination: Sikkim
• Grade: Strenuous
• Best Time: April - May & September - November
• Duration: 16 Days (Delhi to Delhi)
• Trip Cost: USD - On request (Min 2 Pax on Twin Sharing) & USD - On request (Min 2 Pax on single occupancy)
• Maximum Altitude: 5000 Mtrs
• Highlights: Mt Kanchendzonga (8598 Mtrs), third highest Mountain of the World and also panoramic view of the Mountains. Dzongri (4030 Mtrs), Gochala (5000 Mtrs)
• Activities: Trekking, Camping, Photography 

Brief Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Delhi and transfer to Hotel for overnight.

Day 02: Fly to Bagdogra and drive to Darjeeling.

Day 03: Drive to Tiger Hills (5 Kms) to see sunrise over Mt Everest and Mt Kanchendzonga ranges and also visit Ghoom Monasteries, Himalayan Mountaineering Institue, Zoological garden etc.

Day 04: Drive to Yuksum (1780 Mtrs) via Pemayangtse. Visit Pemayangtse garden and Yuksum - the old capital of Sikkim and base for Dzongri trek

Day 05: Start the first day trek to reach Bakhim (3005Mtrs)

Day 06: Trek to Dzongri (4030 Mtrs) via Tsoka

Day 07: Trek to Thansing (3800 Mtrs)

Day 08: Trek to Smiti Lake (4200 Mtrs)

Day 09: Trek to Gochala (5000 Mtrs) via Zemthang sand table and return back to Smiti Lake

Day 10: Return trek to Dzongri

Day 11: Trek to Tsoka (3710 Mtrs)

Day 12: Trek down Yuksum via Bakhim road head

Day 13: Drive to Gangtok (1810 Mtrs), the new capital of Sikkim.

Day 14: In Gangtok – excursion to Rumtek monasteries. Post lunch, Gangatok local sightseeing and visit to Tibetology research institute, Orchid Sanctuary, Do-drul Chorten and Enchhey Monasteries

Day 15: Transfer to Bagdogra airport and fly to Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel

Day 16: Depart Delhi or optional Delhi sightseeing, visit Red Fort, India Gate, President House and later board the flight to onward destination