Darjeeling Trekking

Trekking in the hills of Sikkim and exploring the beauty of this amazing land is a mind blowing experience for every nature lover. The scenic beauty will charm you the serenity will calm you. Stroll around Gangtok or go hiking to the worlds third highest mountain (Kanchendzonga), you will definitely enjoy the excitement of highland adventure in this mystic land of Sikkim. Walk through the lush tropical forest and take a look at the colourful butterflies, unwinding and recharging yourself. Discover the engrossing charms of waterfalls, woodlands of oak, walnuts and a riot of colors of the rhododendrons and the marvelous views of the Himalayan Range while trekking. The services include trained guides, porters, yaks, food and other necessary equipments like tents, carrymats and sleeping bags. The permit fees applicable are also included in the cost. There are spectacular trekking routes offered by us in different packages.

Day 01 Visit Darjeeling.
We could take an early 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 in Darjeeling.

Day 02 Darjeeling Manay Bhanjang ( 2134m. 1h 30) by car Tonglu (3070m) in 4h.

Day 03 Darjeeling visit.
We could take an early 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 in Darjeeling.

Day 04 Darjeeling Manay Bhanjang ( 2134m. 1h 30) by car Tonglu (3070m)
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.

Day 05 Tonglu Garibas (2620m) in 4h.
We take a mossy paved path, that snakesthrough a succession of forests and hamlets, giving way, from time to time, to spectacular mountain sceneries.

Day 06 Garibas Sandakphu (3640m) in 4h 30 min.
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. A remarkable 360 ° view from the top.

Day 07 Sandakphu Phalut (3600m) in 6h.
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.

Day 08 Phalut Raman (2560m) in 5h.
A pleasant descent through the woods takes us to Gorkhey (2500m) then we climb up towards Raman.

Day 09 Raman Rimbik (2280m) in 4h.
We pass through numerous villages and cross the Sri Khola over a remarkable suspension bridge.

Day 10 Rimbik Pelling by car (9h).

Day 11 Pelling Pemayangtse Yuksam by car (2h).
2.5 km from Pelling, we will visit the Pemayangtse monastery. Perched at 2800m, it is one of the oldest and most impressive gompas in Sikkim.

Day 12 Yuksam Tsoska (3030m) in 6h.
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.

Day 13 Tsoska Dzongri (4020m) in 5h.
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.

Day 14 Dzongri Thangshing (3930m) in 4h.
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.

Day 15 Thangshing Samity Lake (4200m) in 3h.
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.

Day 16 Samity Lake Gocha La (4940m) Thansing in 7h.
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.

Day 17 Thangshing Lam Pokhari (4230m) in 5h.
After a steep descent, we climb through alpine areas and pass by tiny lakes.

Day 18 Labdang Tashiding (1740m) in 5h.
An easy walk, in an atmosphere becoming more humid and heavier as we descend.

Day 19 Tashiding Martam by car (4h).
We visit the Tashiding monastery, one of the most isolated in Sikkim, perched on the top of a hill set between two rivers.

Day 20 Martam Gangtok by car (1h).
En route we visit Rumtek monastery, reputed for its religious Tibetan art. Visitors are welcome to attend prayers. Afternoon at leisure in Gangtok.

Day 21 Gangtok Bagdogra (by car) Delhi (by plane).