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Sikkim India
GOECHELA VIA YUKSUM
To the foot of Kangchendjunga (**)

Land of the mountain crest, lies between the kingdom of Bhutan in the east, Nepal to its west and on its north border town the plateau of Tibet. After its annexation by India in 1975, Sikkim became a restricted area, requiring special entry permits and result has retained its original Budhist charm. The smallest state in India is the land of orchids and monasteries where Kanchanjunga occupies a special status for the Sikkimese as a sacred protecting deity where people are hospitable, warm and friendly.

From Delhi you will take flight to Bagdogra, further you will be transferred to Gangtok the capital of Sikkim, you will explore the capital amd the monastery of Rutek the main seat of Karmapa, Leave to Yuksum via pemayangtse, en route you will appreciate the terraced field and typical villages,villagers picking the black cardomon is one of the economical resource. Trek starts from Yuksum through dense tropical forest toward, slowly tree line comes to disappear and high mountains starts appearing. you will enjoy sun rise on Kangchendjunga, descend by same way til Yuksum, you will drive to Darjeeling, a important hill station in west Bengal and world famous for tea production.

Region :- Eastern Himalaya
Season :- April to May, Sep - Oct.
Duration :- 16 days, 7 days trek
Difficult :- Sustained


India
  Ladakh
  Himachal
  Sikkim
  Uttrakhand (Gharwal)
Day 1: Arrival Delhi,
Transfer to hotel, night in hotel.

Day 2: Delhi - Gangtok via Bagdogra,
Flight to Bagdogra and transfer to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim O/N hotel

Day 3: Visit capital of Sikkim, O/N in hotel.
Excursion tour to Rumtek Monastery. Orchid Sanctuary, Afternoon explore town.

Day 4: Gangtok to Pemayangtse (2137 mtrs.) 124 kms. (Pelling), 6 hours.
After breakfast drive to Pemayangtse, night in hotel, day at leisure.

Day 5: Pemayangtse to Yuksom 1880 mtrs, 53 kms .via Khechupelri lake.
Visit Pemayangtse monastery one of the oldest in the state, Khechupelri Lake, is considered as one of the sacred lakes of the state both by the Budhist and Hindus. evening arrive at Yuksum, night in camp or lodge.

Afternoon visit Yoksum,
Yuksum is set in loneliness amidst the beautiful backdrop, According to the historical records, the first Chogyal of the kingdom of sikkim was consecrated in 1641 A.D. by three lamas. Dubdi monastery on hill top is established soon after the consecration ceremony of the first Chogyal.

Day 6: Yuksum to Tsokha (2900 mtrs), 5 hours. Trek 1
First day of trek will take you through dense verdant semi tropical forests occasionally crossed by crystal clear rivulets and cascading waterfalls up to priag chu. After one hour steady climb reach to Tsokha a small Tibetan amlet
where first glimpse of the mountains can be seen, night in tent.

Day 7: Tsokha to Dzongri (3850 mtrs) 6 hours. Trek 2
Up hill path paved with wooden logs and stone slaves ,avenue with fascinating Rhododendron. Lunch stop at Phedang, further uphill to Dzongri which commands a panoramic view of snow caped peaks, night in tent.

Day 8: Dzongri to La Mini (4050 mtrs) 7 hours, Trek 3
After breakfast short climb to the ridge below Dzongri top than easy path leads through the pasture land. Steep descend to the parachu and gradual walk in the beautiful valley tillThangsing carpeted meadow, After 0ne hours ched at shadow of mount Panduim where shepherd and milk maid lives with their flocks. campsite O/N in camp.

Day 9: La Mini or Smithi to Goechela 4950 mtrs 6 hours both way (or view point 3 hours) back Thangsing Trek 4

Leave early morning at 4 a.m. by torch light, feel the silence of nature, gurgling of meandering streams, moment of glacier and whistling of wind. As day begins white mountains appears as a huge marble wall in front (In clear weather), First ray of dawn on the summit excite the trekkers and slowly white marbled wall transformed in volcanic lava for short moment, after having this magic spectacle get back to the Campsite.

Day 10: La Mini or Smithi to Thangsing Trek 5
Short trek to Thangsing, on arrival establish the campsite, after lunch you will climb behind the campsite to enjoy the view of snow caped mountain and glaciers.

Day 11: Thang - shing toTsokha, Trek 6
Same way back for an hour, now take lower trail through dense forest to avoid climbing Dzongari, O/N Camp.

Day 12: Tsokha to Yuksum, O/N Camp. Trek 7
Same way back to Yuksum, night in camp or in lodge.

Day 13: Yuksum to Darjeeling: 95 Kms.
Scenic drive to Darjeeling, Evening arrive at Darjeeling, night in hotel.

Day 14: Visit Darjeeling. O/N in hotel.
One can View the early morning sunrise at the tiger hill, After breakfast the popular Ghoom monastery, Visit in tea garden, Zoological park, Nehru Institute of mountaineering.

Day 15: Darjeeling to Bagdogra, Flight to Delhi.
Two hours drive to Bagdogra, flight to Delhi, transfer to hotel, night in hotel.

Day 16: Departure;
Sight seen in Delhi, by evening transfer to airport and flight to onward destination.

Cost per person: Departure from 2 person onward





























 
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