Sikkim, a Himalayan state on
the northeast India is a wonderland by all accounts. Overlooked by Mt.
Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest peak, Sikkim is attractive
equally for the sightseer, the adventure sports enthusiast and those
interested in Buddhism and Tibetology. Mountains criss-cross the country
that is rich in flora and fauna, beautiful valleys, clear lakes and lush
evergreen forests. It is one of the best places to enjoy a trekking tour
and explore nature and its best.
Highlights of Tour
Garhwal Himalayan
Expedition offers you visit to several famous places during this
trekking tour. Visit Tiger hill, third highest mountain of world -
Kanchenjunga, Ghoom Monastery,
Botanical Gardens, Zoological park and many more. Also enjoy
trekking in adventurous hills in Himalayan region. This is the tour
which creates adventure and if you are ready to face hard challenges
then we welcome you.
During this tour, you can enjoy yourself completely while
Garhwal Himalayan Expedition
will take care of the arrangements. You will be provided with a
guide as well as cook. The facility of the latter will be made
available when the actual trek begins.

Day 01 : Delhi
Arrive in Delhi. Meet our representative at the airport and get all the
help and assistance you need. Reach your hotel by fully A/c car where
you will be welcomed traditionally. Take meal of your own choice and
relax in hotel as long as you wish. In the evening proceed to explore
Delhi on your own.
Delhi - Cosmopolitan city and
capital of India - is the gateway to explore colorful diversity of
India. Here, you have lots of options to visit like Red Fort, Jama
Masjid, India Gate, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, Humayun Tomb, Qutub
Minar etc.
Take rest all over night in hotel for next day journey.
Day 02 : Delhi / Bagdogra (By Flight) - Darjeeling (By Car)
Get ready for a charming journey to
Bagdogra
by flight (2 hrs) and then proceed to
Darjeeling
by car (4 - 5 hrs). Darjeeling (2134 M / 110 kms) route winds its way
through tea estates where you will see women plucking leaves from tea
plants. A narrow gauge railway line of Darjeeling Toy Train runs
crisscrossing the road, which gives amazing experience to travellers.
The
Darjeeling Toy Train is
the most exciting and nostalgic form of transportation and was
inaugurated in 1881. It was declared a World's heritage by UNESCO and it
is the world's highest railway track. Darjeeling is called the jewel in
the crown.
After arrival, check into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03 : Sightseeing of Darjeeling
Early in the morning, before breakfast, your guide will be in the hotel
to take you to
Tiger Hill to
view the beautiful sunrise and also get the best view of the world's
third highest mountain
Kanchenjunga
and other peaks. On the way back, visit sacred
Ghoom
Monastery housing the Maitreya Buddha image. Breakfast at the hotel
is followed by full day local sightseeing and a ride in the famous toy
train for half an hour. Visit other famous and beautiful places like
Botanical Gardens, Observatory
Hill, Mountaineering institute to know the history and observe the
equipment used in the first conquest of Mt. Everest by Sir Edmund
Hillary and Tenzing Norge. Also visit
Zoological
Park to see the Siberian Tigers, Llamas, Himalayan Black Bear and
Panda which are rare species to see. In the evening, visit Tibetan
Refugee self-help centre for woolen carpet and leather.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 04 : Darjeeling - Yuksom (Jeep/Car)
Morning after an early breakfast our representative will drive you to
Yuksum (1780 M) by covering approx. 123 kms in 7 hrs.
Yuksom is the oldest capital
of Sikkim where the first king was consecrated at 1642 A.D.
Check in to hotel and have dinner.
Day 05 : Yuksom - Bakhim (Trek)
Leave bed early in the morning and have your breakfast. Now it is turn
to face real adventure in your life and start the first leg of trekking
to reach
Bakhim (3035 m) by
covering approx. 13 kms in 4 hrs. The track is a gradual ascent and
descent through the dense verdant semi-tropical forest following the
Pairag Chu.
Spend your night in trekkers hut / camp arranged by
Garhwal
Himalayan Expedition.
Day 06 : Bakhim - Dzongri (Trek)
After taking breakfast, start trekking from the very morning to reach
Dzongri (4030 m) along a well
marked track by covering approx. 12 kms in 4 hrs. Initially the track
climbs steeply but as the track is through fascinating Rhododendron
bushes, one may not feel the climb. Reach
Dzongri
Top, and you will be stunned to see panoramic sight of Kabru,
Rantong, Kangchendzonga, Koktang, Padim and Narsing. If you will notice
in the west then you will find the
Singaliala
Ridge, which separates Sikkim from Nepal. Packed lunch will be
served in the afternoon. Thereafter, walk up to the Dzongri meadows to
reach Dablakhang.
The
Dzongri meadow is a
popular yak grazing ground where large numbers of yaks can be seen
grazing on the lush turf.
Night stay in trekkers hut/ camp will be provided. Dinner will be
arranged for you by our cook at the same spot.
Day 07 : Dzongri
This is the whole day to spend in leisure. Visit and explore famous
places of Dzongri by yourself.
Dzongri - Dzongri is among the
best trekking destinations not only in Sikkim but also in India.
Snowfall is common around Dzongri that is why trekkers should be well
prepared to face the cold. Even experienced persons and guides get tired
after reaching Dzongri because this trek is among the tougher ones in
Sikkim. So be ready to explore the nature in its extreme form.
Day 08 : Dzongri - Thangsing (Trek)
Morning after breakfast, step out to start trekking to reach
Thangsing (3800 m) by covering
approx. 8 kms in 3 hrs. This trek climbs up to east along the right bank
of the river. Path drops into the valley and then crosses a bridge over
the
Prek Chu river. You will
see this trail, full of dwarf rhododendron blossoms during late May and
June. Thansing is located below the slopes of Mt Pandim.
Night stay in camps near the Prek Chu river.
Day 09 : Thangsing - Simiti Lake (Trek)
Start early after breakfast from Thangsing so that you can catch the
views before the clouds rush in. Trek to Simiti (4200 m) by covering 8
kms that takes approx. 3 hrs.
Simiti - Smiti is located on a
high altitude housing fresh water lakes and is nestled in the lap of
mighty Himalayan ranges. Samiti lake is considered a very sacred lake.
It is usually very cold at the Trekkers Hut in Simiti and afternoon
snowfall is a regular feature here, especially in the spring.
Arrive and camp by the side of the lake.
Day 10 : Simiti Lake - Gochala - Thangsing (Trek)
Morning after breakfast, start trekking to reach
Gochala
(5000 m) by covering approx. 14 kms in 5 hrs. From the pass, one can see
the lofty and majestic Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Kabru and Kabru Dome etc.
Gochala trek starts with a
gentle slope that continues for about half an hour and then, the real
climbing begins. This pass is formed by an abjection between Pandim and
the Kabru spurs. It overlooks the Talung valley and commands a very
impressive view. Return back to Thansing, which will take you 2-3 hrs.
One usually reaches here by late afternoon with enough time to set up
camp.
Nightstay in Thansing.
Day
11 : Thangsing - Tsoka (Trek)
After breakfast, start trekking early in the morning to reach
Tsoka (3710 m) in about 5 - 6
hrs. The trek winds its way down upto
Phedong,
the start of the Rhododendron trail. We provide well trained guide to
bring you back through the safest route, as the conditions of trail keep
changing according to the month, snowfall, rain and landslides.
After reaching Tsoka, stay in trekkers hut / tents.
Day 12 : Tsoka - Yuksom (Trek)
Get up early in the morning and take breakfast to start trekking to
reach Yuksom by covering approx. 5 kms in 2 hrs. The going is easier as
the path is mainly downhill. After reaching, rest of the day is free to
explore the surrounding area on your own.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 13 : Yuksom - Pemayangtse - Gangtok (Jeep)
After breakfast in the morning, drive to Pemayangste (2085 m) by
covering approx. 30 kms in 1 hr.
Pemayangtse
is one of the oldest and important monasteries in Sikkim. Visit the
monastery, proceed to reach
Gangtok
(1810 m) by covering approx. 110 kms in 5 hrs.
Arrive Gangtok and check into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 14 : Gangtok - Kalimpong (Jeep/Car)
Morning after breakfast, leave hotel for excursion to
Rumtek
monastery, enroute visit the
Institute
of Tibetology. Proceed to Kalimpong and take a short visit of this
place.
Kalimpong - Kalimpong is a
small hill station between Siliguri and Gangtok. It is culturally and
ethnically similar to Darjeeling. The road to Kalimpong is one of the
most scenic routes in this part of the nation. If you are fond of
attending fairs then Kalimpong offers
Kalimpong
Mela in December and the
Pedong
Agricultural Mela in February. Kalimpong has several old and famous
monasteries as well as a famous
Kali
temple.
Stay in hotel and take rest.
Day
15 : Kalimpong - Bagdogra / Delhi (Car/Flight)
Early morning, take your meal and transfer to Bagdogra airport in time
to board flight for Delhi. Arrive in Delhi where you will meet our
representative who will transfer you to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 16 : Delhi / Onward destination
If, on your first day, you could not find enough time to explore the
attractions of Delhi, now you have a full day for sight-seeing tour of
Old and New Delhi. Thereafter, await transfer to international airport
for flight to onward destination.