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Sikkim Trekking Tour

A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.

Offered by Joy Travel and Tours Pvt. Ltd.

Duration15 daysTravel styleTrekking
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01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Embark on an extraordinary 15-day trekking adventure through the captivating landscapes of western Sikkim. Commencing with a day of discovery in Darjeeling, the journey unfolds with a scenic drive to Pelling, where you'll marvel at the wonders of the emayangtse Monastery, Kechipalri Lake, and Kunchenjunga Waterfalls. As you trek, immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of local communities like the Lepchas and Bhutias, while relishing breathtaking vistas of the Eastern Himalayas. Traverse through a tapestry of natural wonders, including shimmering lakes, meandering rivers, and diverse wildlife, creating an unforgettable journey into the heart of Sikkim's wilderness.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day Day 1: Fly from Kathmandu to Kakarvitta (Bhadrapur), a small town on the Indo-Nepal border which is about 110 kms from Darjeeling. — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Transfer from Bhadrapur airport to Darjeeling (4/5 hours drive). Stay overnight at the hotel in Darjeeling. Day Day 2: Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill to view the sunrise over Mt.Kunchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world. — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel On the way back, visit the Ghoom Monastery located at the highest natural railway station in the world. Back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Darjeeling that includes – Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Zoological Park, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, nearest tea garden to witness the manufacturing process of Darjeeling tea. Stay overnight at the hotel. Day Day 3: Transfer to Pelling (West Sikkim), (72 kms, 4/5 hrs drive) via Jorethang. — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Pelling offers the awe-inspiring views of Eastern Himalayas. Sightseeing tour of Pelling includes Pemayangtse Monastery, Kechipalri Lake, Kunchenjunga Water Falls and the ruins of Rabdentse the second palace of erstwhile Sikkim . Stay overnight at the hotel. Day Day 4: Drive to Yambong (approximately 10 kms) then take a short trek to Rimbi, Altitude: 3600 meters. — Food BLD Accomodation camp Rimbi is a small village inhabited by the ethnic Sikkimese Bhutia and Lepchas. In the evening, attend a cultural program organized by the local community and enjoy the hospitality. Stay overnight in the camp. Day Day 5: Trek Rimbi - Neytham to Sang Khola — Food BLD Accomodation camp Trek Rimbi - Neytham to Sang Khola, 7 kms/5 hrs (2050 m). Stay overnight in the camp. Day Day 6: Trek Sang Khola to Nayapatal — Food BLD Accomodation camp Trek Sang Khola to Nayapatal 6km/4 hrs, Altitude: 2500 mtrs. Stay overnight in the camp. Day Day 7: Trek from Nayapatal to Upper Yamgong , — Food BLD Accomodation camp Trek from Nayapatal to Upper Yamgong , 7 kms/5 hrs, alt.,3735 mtrs. Stay overnight in the camp. Day Day 8: Trek from Yambong to Gomathang, 5kms/4hrs, alt., 3735. — Food BLD Accomodation camp En route stop at Daphney Bhir to enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayas of Nepal and Sikkim. Stay overnight in the Camp. Day Day 9: Trek from Gomathang to Pangding — Food BLD Accomodation camp Trek from Gomathang to Pangding, 5 km/4 hrs, Altitude: 4210mtrs. Stay overnight in the camp. Day Day 10: Trek from Pangding to Dzongri — Food BLD Accomodation camp Trek from Pangding to Dzongri, 7 km/5 hrs, Altitude: 3735 mtrs. Stay overnight in the camp. Day Day 11: Trek from Dzongri to Lamune — Food BLD Accomodation camp Trek from Dzongri to Lamune, 7 km/5 hrs, alt. 4164 mtrs. Stay overnight in the camp. Day Day 12: Trek from Lamune-Samiti-Thangsing — Food BLD Accomodation camp Trek from Lamune-Samiti-Thangsing, 8 km/7 hrs, alt. 3936 mtrs. Stay overnight in the camp. Day Day 13: Trek from Thangsing to Tshoka — Food BLD Accomodation camp Trek from Thangsing to Tshoka, 7 km/5 hrs. alt.2828 mtrs. Stay overnight in the camp. Day Day 14: Trek from Tshoka to Yuksom — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Trek from Tshoka to Yuksom, 7 km/5hrs. Stay overnight in the Hotel. Day Day 15: Back to Kathmandu — Food Breakfast Drive from Yuksom( Sikkim) to Kakarvitta (Bhadrapur Airport) for onward flight to Kathmandu.

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Fly from Kathmandu to Kakarvitta (Bhadrapur), a small town on the Indo-Nepal border which is about 110 kms from Darjeeling. —+

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Day 2Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill to view the sunrise over Mt.Kunchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world. —+

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Day 3Transfer to Pelling (West Sikkim), (72 kms, 4/5 hrs drive) via Jorethang. —+

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Day 4Drive to Yambong (approximately 10 kms) then take a short trek to Rimbi, Altitude: 3600 meters. —+

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Day 5Trek Rimbi - Neytham to Sang Khola —+

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Day 6Trek Sang Khola to Nayapatal —+

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Day 7Trek from Nayapatal to Upper Yamgong , —+

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Day 8Trek from Yambong to Gomathang, 5kms/4hrs, alt., 3735. —+

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Day 9Trek from Gomathang to Pangding —+

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Day 10Trek from Pangding to Dzongri —+

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Day 11Trek from Dzongri to Lamune —+

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Day 12Trek from Lamune-Samiti-Thangsing —+

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Day 13Trek from Thangsing to Tshoka —+

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Day 14Trek from Tshoka to Yuksom —+

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Day 15Back to Kathmandu —+

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PLAN AHEAD

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Meeting point

Kathmandu

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