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Kanchanjunga Trek /
Dzongri Trek
Dzongri 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 hooded with ice.
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ITINERARY
Day 1 : Kathmandu - Bhadrapur
Fly to Bhadrapur and cross Indian boarder and arrive at
Gangtok by road (125 km/ 5 1/2 hr.). Arrive late evening and
check into the hotel.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
Day 9 : Chaurithang - Zamlingang (10 km )
This trek passes through some of the most beautiful forested
areas of Sikkim, engulfed in the fragrance of Magnolias. O/nt
Camping at Zamlingang.
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.
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.
Day 12 : Yuksom - Darjeeling
After breakfast drive to Darjeeling, through beautiful tea gardens and
lush greenery. O/nt Hotel.
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
Day 14 : Darjeeling - Bhadrapur- Kathmandu
Morning transfer to Bhadrapur and fly to Kathmandu.
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Cost will be provided on request.
NEPAL ADVENTURE