Trip Itinerary

Day 01:Delhi Arrive: Upon arrival at Delhi airport met our representative and then transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02:Delhi - Bagdogra – Gangtok: In the morning transfer to airport to catch a flight for Bagdogra. Upon arrival at Bagdogra met our representative and drive towards Gangtok. On arrival transfer into hotel. Evening sightseeing and acclamitisation. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03:Gangtok – Yuksam (135 kms/6-7 hrs) Today we will drive to Yuksam. The base of our trek. Dinner and overnight stay in guesthouse/tents.

Day 04:Yuksam (1785 mts/5854 ft) – Tsokh (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.

Day 05:Tsokh – Dzongri (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.

Day 06:Rest day & Acclimatise at Dzongri: 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), Kanchenjanga (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.

Day 07:Dzongri – Tsokha (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.

Day 08:Tsokha – Yuksam (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. Dinner and overnight stay in guest house.

Day 09:Yuksam – Darjeeling: In the morning after breakfast drive to Darjeeling. On arrival check in hotel. Evening free to explore the area. Overnight stay.

Day 10:Darjeeling – Bagdogra (123 kms / 6-7 hrs) Early morning drive to Bagdogra and take flight for onward destination. Trip & Services Ends Here

Full Service Cost Includes:

• Accommodation: Hotel/Guest House at Delhi, Gangtok, Darjeeling & Yuksam. While on trek we will provide you ome/Alpine trekking tents on twin sharing basis. Sleeping bag, Camping mattresses, camping stool etc would be provided.
• Transport: Toyota Qualis/Tata Sumo from Bagdogra – Trek point and back to Bagdogra. Also transfer in Delhi.
• Meals: In Delhi, Gangtok and Darjeeling only breakfast will serve. While on trek, all meal. Meals will be freshly prepared and will be a mix of Indian, Chinese & Continental.
• Yaks/Porters: For carrying camping equipment, rations, vegetables and some amount of personal gear of the clients (one bag not weighing more than 15 kgs).
• Professional local trekking guide and kitchen staff would accompany the group.
• Entry fee and permit etc

Full Service Cost excludes:

• Air Ticket
• Any charges for carrying still/video cameras etc.
• Alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, beverages, etc.
• Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
• Any meals/services not mentioned above and Travel insurance.
• Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.