Darjeeling Sikkim Kanchenjunga Trekking

Overview
Darjeeling - Sikkim - Kanchenjunga trekking, a 23 days tour is specially customized for adventure seekers as well as nature lovers. On this trip you get a wonderful chance to explore the Great Himalayan ranges at Darjeeling, Sikkim and Kanchenjunga. Apart from long walks across the hilly terrain, you get an excellent opportunity to see the Buddhist monasteries and many other attractions en-route. Your tour begins from India's capital Delhi, from where you will fly to Bagdogra and reach to Darjeeling by road. From Darjeeling to Gangtok you will cover more than dozens of destinations on foot. Of course, the walks will be quite lengthy and difficult too, but you will enjoy your trekking expedition very much. From Gangtok you will drive back to Bagdogra to board a flight to Delhi where your tour commemorates. So, plan a trip to the charming destinations of North - Eastern Himalayas and book this tour. On this tour you will surely feel yourself close to mother nature.

Inclusions
Accommodation, Meal, Transport, Services of Local Guides, Economy class airfare as per the itinerary.

Exclusions
Shopping and other meals apart from breakfast, full board during trekking.

Detailed Itinerary
Namaste - We welcome you with folded hands

Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
Arrival to Delhi airport, you will be met and transfered to your hotel. Rest of the day free to relax. In the evening go for shopping or other leisure activities.

Overnight : At hotel in Delhi.
Day 2 : Delhi - Bagdogra - Darjeeling
On day 02 transfer to Delhi airport for boarding a flight to Bagdogra. Arrive Bagdogra Airport and drive to Darjeeling, charming 4-hour journey, through lush green tea plantations and tiny villages. Built on top of a ridge, Darjeeling faces the Himalaya and is a popular tourist destination for tourists. On arrival to Darjeeling check into your hotel.

Overnight : At hotel in Darjeeling.

Day 3 : Sightseeing tour of Darjeeling
We will take an early morning trip to Tiger Hill to see the sunrise. Afterwards we visit the famous Ghoom monastery that enshrines an image of the Maitreya Buddha (the coming Buddha). Later on we can visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and tea plantations.

Overnight : At hotel in Darjeeling.

Day 4 : Darjeeling - Manay Bhanjang - Tonglu
Early morning drive from Darjeeling to Manay Bhanjang. The trail overlooks the Bengali plain south, and we have tantalising glimpses of Kanchenjunga ahead, as we zigzag through rhododendrons.

Overnight : At Tonglu.

Day 5 : Tonglu - Garibas
We take a mossy paved path, that passes through a succession of forests and hamlets, giving way, from time to time, to spectacular mountain sceneries.

Overnight : At Garibas.

Day 6 : Garibas - Sandakphu
We 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. Get a remarkable 360 ° view from the top of the mountain.

Overnight : At Sandakphu.
Day 7: Sandakphu - Phalut
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.

Overnight : At Phalut.

Day 8 : Phalut - Raman

A pleasant descent through the woods takes us to Gorkhey (2,500m) then we climb up towards Raman.

Overnight : At Raman.

Day 9 : Raman - Rimbik
We pass through numerous villages and cross the Sri Khola over a remarkable suspension bridge.

Overnight : At Rimbik.

Day 10 : Rimbik - Pelling
On day 10, after breakfast we will mover from Rimbik to Pelling. En-route the lush green forests and tiny village will amaze you.

Overnight : At Pelling.

Day 11 : Pelling - Pemayangtse - Yuksam
2.5 km from Pelling, we will visit the Pemayangtse monastery. Perched at 2,800m above the sea level, Pemayangtse monastery is one of the oldest and most impressive gompas in Sikkim. After visiting Pemayangtse monastery we will proceed furhter to visit Yuksam.

Overnight : At Yuksam.

Day 12 : Yuksam - Tsoska
The trail leads up the Rathong valley, through thick, semi-tropical forests. Afterwards a steep climb takes us to the tiny Tibetan village of Tsoska. The landscape has now changed into pine, rhododendron and magnolia forests. We get excellent views of the entire Himalayan range and Kanchenjunga.

Overnight : At Tsoska.

Day 13 :Tsoska - Dzongri
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). After 300m, we follow the ridge to Dzongri, a pasture area for Yuksam yaks from April to October.

Overnight : At Dzongri.

Day 14 : Dzongri - Thangshing
We descend 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.

Overnight : At Thangshing.
Day 15 : Thangshing - Samity Lake
A pleasant walk below the west side of Pandim, through dwarf azaleas and rhododendrons to Zemathang. We take our first footsteps on the 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.

Overnight : At Samity Lake.

Day 16 : Samity Lake - Gocha La - Thansing
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.

Overnight : At Thansing.

Day 17 : Thansing - Lam Pokhari - Labdang
On day 17, following breakfast we will set off for Labdang visiting Lam Pokhari en-route. After a steep descent, we climb through alpine areas and pass by tiny lakes.

Overnight : At Labdang.

Day 18 : Labdang - Tashiding
After breakfast we will take a walk from Labgang to Tashiding. We will take an easy walk, as the atmosphere becoming more humid and heavier as we descend.

Overnight : At Tashiding.

Day 19 : Tashiding - Martam
In the morning after breakfast we visit the Tashiding monastery, one of the most isolated in Sikkim, perched on the top of a hill set between two rivers. Next we will move towards Martam.

Overnight : At Martam.

Day 20 : Martam - Gangtok
Following breakfast we start our trip to 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 in Gangtok.

Day 21 : Gangtok - Bagdogra - Delhi
On day 21, after breakfast we will drive to Bagdogra to board a flight to Delhi. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day free to relax in your hotel room.

Overnight : At hotel in Delhi.
Day 22 : Delhi
Whole day at leisure in Delhi. You may go for shopping or optional sightseeing trip of the Delhi. Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate are some of the attractions of Delhi.

Overnight : At hotel in Delhi.

Day 23 : DepartureDelhi
On day 23, transfer to Delhi international airport to board a flight back home.

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