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Majestic
Kanchenjunga Trekking - 25 days
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Kanchenjanga: This isolated trek takes place in Eastern
Nepal which is the home to Mt Kanchenjunga,
the third highest peak in Nepal. At 8596
meters this massive peak dominates the southern
range of the Himalayas. This section of
Nepal has only been open to trekking since
1988, which explains its richness of traditional
culture. This is one of the longer treks
we offer and has many possibilities for
extra days to explore different areas that
are surrounded by the great mountains of
eastern Nepal. The Kanchangunga area has
a profusion of high summits of which three
are above 8,000 meters and 11 above 7,000
meters.
Sikkim : The Land of Mountain
Crests," Sikkim, lies between the kingdoms
of Bhutan in the east, Nepal to its west
and Tibet to the north. This small stretch
of rugged land is but a speck on the world
map but its size belies its richness and
diversity of culture flora and fauna. Sikkim
is one of the most beautiful and untouched
areas in the Himalayas offering visitors
pristine nature in all its grandeur. The
worlds 3rd highest mountain, Mt. Khangchendzongna
(28,156 ft), and it’s attendant peaks
- Pandim, Narsing, Kabru, Talung, Siniolchu,
Pau-Hunri, Simvo, and Jopuno present a surreal
vista where local legends depict this area
as "the alter of the Gods. "The
tiny Himalayan state of Sikkim coupled with
near by Darjeeling in West Bengal offers
some very different visions of the Himalayas.
About trekking : This trek
will take you through some of the most beautiful
forests of Sikkim. In spring this trail
is especially beautiful with Rhododendrons,
Magnolias and other flowers in full bloom
- truly a naturalist's paradise. You'll
come close to Mt. Kanchenjunga and also
get an awe inspiring glimpse of the Sikkim
mountains, cloaked in granite and thickly
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| Itinerary |
| Day 1 : Delhi - Bagdogra - Gangtok |
Arrive Delhi and transfer to Domestic airport
for flight to Bagdogra. On a clear day,
you may catch a glimpse of the mighty Mt.
Everest from the plane. Met on arrival and
transfer to Gangtok by road (125 km/ 5 1/2
hr.). Arrive late evening and check into
the hotel. |
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| Day 2 : At Gangtok |
| Spend a day in sightseeing Gangtok city.
See the Dodrul Gompa and stroll down the
little bazaar. After lunch, a small drive
will take us to the famous Rumtek Monastery,
the seat of the Kagyupa sect of Buddhism.
O/nt Hotel at Gangtok. |
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| Day 3 : Gangtok - Yuksom |
| After breakfast, we'll drive to Yuksom (
90 kms) through beautiful villages, waterfalls
and rice fields. Yuksom is a tranquil tableland
which has recorded many historic events.
The first king of Sikkim, H.H.Funchook Namgyal
was crowned here by his holiness, Gyalwa
Latchan Thembo, the man who brought Buddhism
to Sikkim in 1641. Yuksom provides beautiful
vistas of mini lakes against the Himalayan
backdrop. O/nt Safari Camp. |
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| Day 4 : Yuksom - Bakhim (12 kms/ 9000 ft) |
As you leave behind Yuksom and follow the
mule track along the fast flowing Rathong
Choo stream, crossing two wooden bridges,
the area is thickly wooded. Rathong Choo
originates at the Doodh Pokhri (Milk Lake),
sacred in the local beliefs. A small temple
invites devotees from as far as Nepal, across
the glacier. The lake is a restricted area.
This lake is fed by the Rathong and Kokthang
glaciers.
The trek in spring passes through the Rhododendrons
flower belt. The final ascend to Bakhim
is a serpentine trail, of countless bends,
after crossing the second wooden bridge
falling enroute. It is really a peaceful
and tranquil area. O/nt in the Camp. |
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| Day 5 : Bakhim - Dzongri - 8 Kms / 10155
ft |
| As we move on, we come closer to the famous
Kanchenjunga and get an initial view of
the Sikkim snows. From Phittang, the trail
leads up an exquisite forest of Rhododendron
to Deorali Dara. From here you will get
an excellent view of the massive ranges
of Sikkim mountains. Straight ahead is the
third highest peak in the world - The mighty
Kanchenjunga. O/nt Camping at Dzongri |
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| Day 6 : Day 6 - Dzongri - Thangsing ( 7
kms/12467 ft) |
| A four hour trek leads through
meadows and valleys into a beautiful valley
situated at the base of Jopine Peak. Surrounded
by massive mountains on all sides, a stream
pierces the forests and presents an enchanting
scene. To reach the camping area, you will
have to cross a wooden bridge over the stream.
O/nt Camping. |
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| Day 7 : At leisure at Thangsing |
| We'll spend a day at leisure exploring the
beautiful valley and capturing some priceless
pictures of the area. O/nt Camping |
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| Day 8 : Thangsing - Chaurithang 10 km /
14370 ft) |
| It is a 8 hour trek to the Chaurithang falls
at the Rathong glacier. This is the base
camp of the world famous Himalayan Mountaineering
Institute, Darjeeling. Splendid views of
the peaks frey, Kokthang, Kabru, Rathong
and Chandra can be seen from here. Enroute
is also the forbidden Kabur Rock, which
no one is allowed to climb. O/nt Camping |
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| Day 9 : Chaurithang - Zamlingang (10 km
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| This trek passes through some of the most
beautiful forested areas of Sikkim, engulfed
in the fragrance of Magnolias. O/nt Camping
at Zamlingang. |
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| Day 10 : Zamlingang - Bakhim |
| The trail to Bakhim runs through a garden
of flowers which can be quite spectacular
in spring when giant Magnolias and more
than ten type of Rhododendrons bloom along
the trail. You will also find a large variety
of exotic birds, butterflies and orchids.
O/nt Camping. |
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| Day 11 : Bakhim - Yuksom |
| A leisurely walk of about 4 hours brings
you back to Yuksom from where we had first
started on a different trail. You will get
a taste of the charms of Sikkimese rural
life here. It's the end of our trek, but
not the charms of this region. O/nt Camping. |
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| Day 12 : Yuksom - Darjeeling |
| After breakfast
drive to Darjeeling, through beautiful tea
gardens and lush greenery. O/nt Hotel. |
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| Day 13 : Darjeeling |
| You can choose to relax and sleep late or
take an early morning visit to Tiger Hill
at sunrise. Also the other places of interest
are the Ghoom Monastery, The Tibetan Handicraft
Center, The HMI, the Quaint Bazaars and
nearby Tea Estates. O/nt Hotel |
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| Day 14 : Darjeeling - Bagdogra - Delhi. |
| Morning transfer to Bagdogra for flight
to Delhi. Airport transfer to International
Airport for onward flight. |
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| Click here to view the trekking route: Trekking
route map of Kanchenjunga and Makalu |
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Cost information:
For cost details please click
here or send us e-mail , we will revert the cost and
other details with in 12 hours time. |
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Trekking Options: Itinerary |
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Are you single traveler?
If you wish to Join with others please click
here for fixed departure dates or let us know which date or month you wish
to travel, we will plan suitable new day
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