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FROM USD 1200 PP
10 Days / 9 Nights
Dzongri Trek
This popular trek in Sikkim is from Yuksom to Dzongri and onwards to Goecha La, and has superb views of Kanchenjanga. From Yuksom, the trail follows the Rathong Valley to Bakkhim and from here a steep ascent to the village of Tsokha. Above Tsokha the trail reaches Phedang. A further stage brings you to Dzongri (4020 M). It offers trekker a most fascinating close-up view of Kanchenjanga, the third highest mountain in the world and magnificent Mt. Pandim.
Region: Sikkim Himalaya
Operational Period: March-June & Sep.-Nov.
Max. Altitude: 4165 mts/13665 ft
Duration: 10 Days
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Upon arrival at Delhi airport met our representative and then transfer to pre booked hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
(2438 mts/7998 ft) In the morning you can see snow clapped Himalayan ranges. After breakfast start your trek to Deoriatal through dense forest of Rhodendron and lots of wild flowers and ferns. The trek will take 3-4 hrs to reach Deoriatal. Upon arrival at Deoriatal set out the tents for overnight stay.
(124 kms/3-4 hrs) In the morning after early breakfast transfer to domestic airport to catch a internal flight for Bagdogra airport. Upon arrival at Bagdogra airport met our representative and drive towards Gangtok. On arrival transfer into hotel. Evening free to do your own activity. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
(123 kms/6-7 hrs) Today we will drive to Yuksom. The base of our trek. Dinner and overnight stay in
(1785 mts/5854 ft) Tsokha (3000 mts/9840 ft) (14 kms/5-6 hrs) The trail from Yuksam starts at the local market and follows main road towards the north. The trail climbs gently out of the valley and hugs the right bank of the Ratong Chu River, which can be heard thundering through the gorge below. The trail crosses over four bridges to climb steeply towards north-west to the small settlement of Bakkhim. Continue for another 3 kms through forest of magnolia and rhododendron to reach Tsokha. On arrival set campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
(4030 mts/13218 ft) (10 kms/5-6 hrs) On this day the trail passes through the village of Tsokha and continues to climb north through the forest of rhododendron to the alp of Phedang (3650 m) taking around 3 hrs to complete the ascent. Continue further towards Dzongri. On arrival set campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
The day is for rest and acclimatization. On this day one can savor views of the mountain peaks by climbing up to Dzongri Top. From here you get a panoramic view of Kabru (7353 m),Ratong (6678 m), Kanchenjunga (8534 m), Koktang (6147 m), Pandim (6691 m) and Narsingh (5825 m). Towards the west, the Singalila Ridge, which separates Sikkim from Nepal, can be seen. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
(10 kms/4-5 hrs) Start retracing steps descending towards Tsokha by going through a bypass route directly to Tsokha. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
(14 kms/5-6 hrs) Retrace steps towards Yuksam on the final day of the trek. The going is easier as the path is mainly downhill. Overnight stay at guest house.
After breakfast drive to Bagdogra airport and from here catch a flight for Delhi. On arrival at Delhi transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.
Transfer to international airport according to flight schedule