Sikkim Himalayan Goecha-La Trek and Tour

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival: Bagdogra airport at Darjeeling⌄

   Arrival at Bagdogra Airport. Meet our representative and drive towards Darjeeling (approx. 80 km & 03 hours drive). Darjeeling, one of the most beautiful hill stations is generally called the “Queens of the hills”. It has all attributes of a queen like glamour and beauty of evergreen hills around, green tea gardens at her feet and Mt. Kanchenjunga as her crown. In Sanskrit, Durjaya linga means “Shiva of invincible power who rules the Himalayas”. Darjeeling is northern district of West Bengal, which shares its border with Sikkim in the north, Nepal in the west, Bhutan in the east and Bangladesh and plains of Bengal in the south. On arrival, check-in to hotel & Evening you can visit famous Darjeeling Mall Road (MR) for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay will be at Darjeeling.

   Meals: Dinner: At respective booked hotels.

   Overnight: 3* Hotels.

2. 2Explore Darjeeling⌄

   Early morning (@04:00AM), drive to the Tiger hill. Situated at an altitude of 8442 ft. Tiger hill has earned international fame for the magnificent view of the sunrise. The majestic peak Kanchenjunga (8596 mtrs) rears up flanked by Mt.Kabru and Mt Pandim to the far left are Everest, Makalu and Lhotse. Other peaks visible from here are Mt. Jano, Mt. Nar sing, Mt. Frey peak, Mt. Sinolchu etc. After Tiger Hill, visit Yiga Choling Monastery of Ghoom & back to hotel. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center and then Tea Garden (Happy Valley). Evening free for Local market. Overnight at Darjeeling.

   Meals: Breakfast: At respective hotels · Lunch: At local restaurant · Dinner: At respective hotel

   Overnight: 3* Hotels.

3. 3Darjeeling - Pelling⌄

   After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Pelling. The drive is mostly along the beautiful Tea plantation and crossing through small hamlets which are very close to the nature And Pemayangtse was once the capital of Sikkim It is a small village presiding over by the Monastery and provides panoramic view of the Kanchenjunga Enroute visit Pemayangtse Monastery “the perfect sublime lotus”built on the 2085mtrs hill high commanding of the finest view of the Kanchenjunga range. Monastery was built in 1645 by Ven. Lhatsun Chempo. Monastery belongs to the Nyingmapa sect and is the most important religious Institute of Sikkim. On the top of the Monastery one can see a structure depicting heavenly sphere,” Sangdopherlri”, minutely carved wonderful intricate artistic work. If time permits one can visit Ruins of the Rabdentse Palace which is the second Capital of the Sikkim. On arrival, check-in to hotel. Overnight stay will be at Pelling.

   Meals: Breakfast: At respective hotel · Lunch: At the local resturant. · Dinner: At the respective hotel.

   Overnight: 3* Hotels.

4. 4Pelling - Yuksom⌄

   After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Yuksom. Enroute visit Chenrezig Sky walk, Kecheoparli Lake which is on the way to Yuksom and is considered one of the Sacred and Holy lake of West Sikkim & Kanchenjunga Water Falls. And after drive to Yuksom. On arrival check-in to hotel. Yuksom is nice and beautiful hamlet and it is also starting point of the Kanchenjunga Trek which is at the altitude of 2010 mtrs. After lunch If we have time, we can visit the Birth place of Sikkim famously known as Norbu Ghang Throne. Otherwise we can visit next morning. This is the Throne where the first King of Sikkim was crowned as a King. You can witness the Throne and the First Parliament of the Sikkim and the Chorten. After the visit, walk back to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at Yuksom.

   Meals: Breakfast: At respective hotel · Lunch: At local resturant. · Dinner: At respective hotel.

   Overnight: 3* hotel.

5. 5Yuksom - Bakhim⌄

   After breakfast trek to Bakhim. We walk gently uphill, following the Rathong River's gorge, through dense mixed jungle with magnolia, rhododendron. Distance 16kms/06 hours. Overnight at Camp

   Meals: Breakfast: At a respective hotel · Lunch: At Enroute · Dinner: At Camp

   Overnight: Overnight at Camp

6. 6Bakhim - Phedang⌄

   After breakfast trek to Phedang - a small Tibetan hamlet from where the first glimpse of the mountains can be seen. Distance 14kms/06 hours. Overnight stay will be at Camp.

   Meals: Breakfast: At Camp · Lunch: At Enroute · Dinner: At Camp

   Overnight: Overnight Camp

7. 7Phedang - Dzongri⌄

   After breakfast trek to Dzongri. today as we are now treading above the 4,000-meter mark. and suggest that you spend a relaxed afternoon acclimatizing. A brief climb beyond brings you to a meadow where we can pitch our tents in a campsite with views of Koktang, Kabru, Kanchenjunga, Simvo and Pandim. The trail from here levels up to Dzongri. Dzongri also offers you the most fascinating close up view of the Kanchenjunga massif and other Himalayan peaks. Overnight stay will be at Camp.

   Meals: Breakfast: At Camp · Lunch: At Enroute · Dinner: At Camp

   Overnight: overnight at camp

8. 8Dzongri La Pass alt.4,500m. (Acclimatization) Halt.⌄

   Rise early and shine, today you will have to trek uphill till the ridge to chase the dawn. The view of the sun gliding above the mountainous horizon is breathtaking. Also, you can enjoy the astounding view of the Mountain peaks - Kanchenjunga,, Kabru, Pandim, Rathong glacier, amongst other. After few steps, you will trek along the rhododendron bushes and pasture land, till you reach Chamaray. From Chamaray, a steep uphill climb might land you to Laxmi Pokhari. Back to Dzongri.

   Meals: Breakfast: At Camp · Lunch: At Camp · Dinner: At Camp

   Overnight: Overnight at camp

9. 9Dzongri to Lamune⌄

   After Breakfast, trekking begins from Dzongri to Lamune (14 Km. approx. 6 – 7 Hours).

   Meals: Breakfast: At Camp · Lunch: At Enroute · Dinner: At Camp

   Overnight: Overnight at Camp

10. 10Lamuney - Goecha La pass (5002 mts/ 16406 ft) - Lamuney⌄

    Early morning climbing the hill Goecha-La View Point is another hour away. The views of the east flank of Kanchenjunga and the mountains and valleys in the distance are stunning. We then return to our campsite at Lamune. Please note that You are allowed to trek till 1st View Point the Forest Department will not permit you to travel beyond this 1st point as of now. Overnight camping.

    Meals: Breakfast: At Pack & Cary · Lunch: At Camp · Dinner: At Camp

    Overnight: Overnight at Camp

11. 11Lamuney - Kockchurang⌄

    After Breakfast, trekking begins from Lamuny to Kockchurang (approx 16 Km. 5 – 6 Hours). Overnight camping

    Meals: Breakfast: At Camp · Lunch: At Enroute · Dinner: At Camp

    Overnight: Overnight at Camp

12. 12: Kockchurang - Tsokha⌄

    After Breakfast, trekking begins from Kockchurang to Tsokha. (approx 10 Km. 5 -6 Hours). Overnight camp.

    Meals: Breakfast: At Camp · Lunch: At Enroute · Dinner: At Camp

    Overnight: Overnight at Camp

13. 13Tshoka - Yuksom⌄

    After Breakfast trek to Yuksom. (approx 16 Km. 6 -7 Hours). Our final day and freewheeling downhill almost all of the time. We descend through rainforest rich with bird-life and flowers, across spectacular bridges spanning cascading rivers whose sources are high in the mountains we have so recently left behind. Tired and elated we arrive in Yuksom and our charming traditional hilltop hotel. This will be our last evening with the trekking crew so we will be celebrating our achievements, and a final thank you to the local staff. . Overnight stay in Yuksom.

    Meals: Breakfast: At Camp · Lunch: At Enroute · Dinner: At respective hotel

    Overnight: 3* hotel.

14. 14Yuksom - Martham⌄

    After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Martam village. On the way visit Phamroong water falls and also we will visit the famous Tashiding Monastery it was built during mid 17th century and once Guru Rimpoche had blessed the sacred land of Sikkim during 8th century from the same spot where monastery is situated, Bon monastery Bon was the earlier religion of Tibet. It is more than 18000 years old religion. In Sikkim there is 475 monasteries and this monastery is only one Bon monastery in Sikkim. Buddha Park where you can witness 115 feet tall Sakymuni Buddha 's statue with background of Mt Narsing stand tall and cool. The village Martam is famous for its paddy fields where they grow best rice in Sikkim .Even kings were fond of the rice grown in Martam and had paddy field in martam too. On arrival, check-in to hotel & Evening you can visit Village. Overnight stay will be at Martham.

    Meals: Breakfast: At respective hotel · Lunch: At local resturant · Dinner: At respective hotel

    Overnight: Village Homestay / Resort.

15. 15Martham - Gangtok⌄

    Early morning, as the village Martam is famous for it's paddy fields where they grow best rice in Sikkim. Even kings were fond of the rice grown in Martam and had paddy field in martam too and take stroll or a hike and explore Martam village which is a very peaceful place. After breakfast drive to Gangtok. On the way we visit Rumtek Monastery, Tibetology, Handicraft, Do-Drool Chortan, Flower show and Enchey Monastery. On arrival, check-in to hotel & Evening you can visit famous Gangtok Mall Road (MG Marg) or leisure. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.

    Meals: Breakfast: At respective hotel · Lunch: At local resturant · Dinner: At respective hotel

    Overnight: 3* Hotels.

16. 16Gangtok - Kalimpong⌄

    After breakfast check out from hotel & transfer to Kalimpong. On arrival check-in to hotel. After Lunch visit to Deolo Hill, Tharpa Choeling Monastery & Zang Dog Palri on the Durpin Dara & Flower Nursery & Mangal Dham. After Explore local market in the evening. Overnight stay at Kalimpong.

    Meals: Breakfast: At respective hotel · Lunch: At local restaurant · Dinner: At the respective hotel

    Overnight: 3* Hotels.

17. 17Departure: Kalimpong to Bagdogra airport⌄

    After breakfast, Check out from hotel & transfer to Bagdogra airport (approx. 80 km & 03-04 hours drive).

    Meals: Breakfast: At a respective hotel