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Sikkim Tour |
Sikkim , the small but beautiful kingdom is situated in the
eastern Himalayas . Sikkim is termed as the Switzerland of the
east, a heavenly paradise on earth. It covers an area of 2818
square miles 7325 square kilometers. It is rectangular in shape
with seventy miles in the north to south and forty east to west.
Geographically it is 28 Degree 07' 48'' degree and 27 degree 04'
46'' north latitude, and 88 degree 00' 58' and 88 degree 55'
25'' east longitude
The magical lure of Sikkim has always been attracting people all
over the world. Its legendry mountains, landscape that defy
imagination, all culminates into a masterpiece of the Creator.
But you don't have to be the holy one to taste the beauty of
Sikkim .
Surrounded by the Tibetan Plateau in the North, Nepal in the
West, Bhutan in the East and West Bengal along its Southern
border, the awe-inspiring Kanchanjunga peaks (the third highest
in the world) guard its green valleys, turquoise lakes, and
crystal-clear streams and gorges.
Sikkim has a greater variety of vegetation, including 4,000 rare
species of plants, than anywhere else in the world. Its
fascinating flora and fauna will enchant nature lovers. In the
wild gorges one will find ample opportunities for white-water
rafting. |
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Itinerary in Detail |
Day 01 : |
Arrive Delhi or Kathmandu where you will
be met and transfer to your hotel.
(Hotel B&B) |
Day 02 : |
Delhi or From Kathmandu Bagdogra or
Bhadrapur (by plane) Darjeeling (2130m)
by car. Arrive Bagdogra or Bhadrapur
Airport and drive to Darjeeling ,
charming 4-hour journey, through Assam
tea plantations and tiny villages takes
us to Darjeeling . Built on top of a
ridge, Darjeeling faces the Himalaya and
is a popular destination for Westerners
and Bengalis alike. Overnight in
Darjeeling. |
Day 03 : |
Visit Darjeeling : We could take an
early trip to Tiger Hill to see the
sunrise. Afterwards we visit the famous
Ghoom monastery that enshrines an image
of the Maitreya Buddha (the coming
Buddha). Later on we can visit the
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and
tea plantations. Overnight in Darjeeling
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Day 04 : |
Darjeeling4 Manay Bhanjang ( 2134m. 1h
30) by car Tonglu (3070m) Early morning
drive from Darjeeling to Manay Bhanjang.
The trail overlooks the Bengali plain
south, and we have tantalising glimpses
of Kanchenjunga ahead, as we zigzag
through rhododendrons. |
Day 05 : |
Tonglu Garibas (2620m) in 4h. We take a
mossy paved path, that snakes through a
succession of forests and hamlets,
giving way, from time to time, to
spectacular mountain sceneries. |
Day 06 : |
Garibas Sandakphu (3640m) in 4h 30 min.
We steadily climb to join the ridge
trail towards Kalpokhari. Afterwards we
start a long and steep climb onto the
Singalila ridge that leads us to
Sandakphu. A remarkable 360 ° view from
the top. |
Day 07 : |
Sandakphu Phalut (3600m) in 6h. We walk
to a prominent viewpoint for the
magnificent sunrise over the
Kanchenjunga, Jannu, Everest, Lhotse,
Makalu and Cho Oyo. Throughout the day,
there are ever-changing views: yak
herds, silvery pine forests, tiny lakes
ringed with grass, and the snow-capped
Himalayan range in the background. |
Day 08 : |
Phalu Raman (2560m) in 5h. A pleasant
descent through the woods takes us to
Gorkhey (2500m) then we climb up towards
Raman. Day 09 Raman Rimbik (2280m) in
4h. We pass through numerous villages
and cross the Sri Khola over a
remarkable suspension bridge. |
Day 10 : |
Rimbik Pelling by car (9h).. |
Day 11 : |
Pelling Pemayangtse Yuksam by car (2h).
2.5 km from Pelling, we will visit the
Pemayangtse monastery. Perched at 2800m,
it is one of the oldest and most
impressive gompas in Sikkim. |
Day 12 : |
Yukasm - Tsoska (3030m) in 6h. The trail
leads up the Rathong valley, through
thick, semi-tropical forests. Afterwards
a steep climb takes us to the tiny
Tibetan village of Tsoska. The landscape
has now changed into pine, rhododendron
and magnolia forests. We get excellent
views of the entire Himalayan range and
Kanchenjunga . |
Day 13 : |
Tsoska Dzongri (4020m) in 5h. A steep
trail zigzags up through temperate
forest and large clusters of
rhododendrons, to the vast clearing of
Phedang. During April and May, the
spectacle is gorgeous, as the land
becomes a mass of flowers (400 species
have been listed so far). After 300m, we
follow the ridge to Dzongri, a pasture
area for Yuksam yaks from April to
October. |
Day 14 : |
Dzongri Thangshing (3930m) in 4h.We
descend through rhododendron forest
towards the the glacial Prek river. We
establish our campsite on the grassy
pastures of Thangshing. The southern
ridge of Kanchenjunga and the Onglakhing
glacier are visible directly ahead and
there are close-up views of Pandim. |
Day 15 : |
Thangshing Samity Lake (4200m) in 3h. A
pleasant walk below the west side of
Pandim, through dwarf azaleas and
rhododendrons to Zemathang. We take our
first footsteps on the Onglakhing
glacier, and climb up to the shores of
the Samity lake, reputed to be the
sacred source of the Prek river. Ringed
by prayer flags, the lake reflects
Forked Peak, Kabru North, Gocha Peak and
other snow-capped peaks. |
Day 16 : |
Samity Lake Gocha La (4940m) Thansing in
7h. We have to leave quite early this
morning, as fog and clouds descend on
the pass shortly after sunrise. The
track to Gocha La climbs steeply through
moraines. From the pass, ringed with
colorful prayer flags, we can see
Kanchenjunga and beyond that, the Talung
glacier. |
Day 17 : |
Thangshing Lam Pokhari (4230m) in 5h.
After a steep descent, we climb through
alpine areas and pass by tiny lakes. |
Day 18 : |
Labdang Tashiding (1740m) in 5h. An easy
walk, in an atmosphere becoming more
humid and heavier as we descend. |
Day 19 : |
Tashiding Martam by car (4h). We visit
the Tashiding monastery, one of the most
isolated in Sikkim,perched on the top of
a hill set between two rivers. |
Day 20 : |
Martam Gangtok by car (1h). En route we
visit Rumtek monastery, reputed for its
religious Tibetan art. Visitors are
welcome to attend prayers. Afternoon at
leisure in Gangtok. |
Day 21 : |
Gangtok Bagdogra or Bhadrapur (by car)
Delhi or Kathmandu (by plane). (Hotel
B&B) |
Day 22 : |
At leisure in Delhi or Kathmandu .
Safety day for your international
flight. (Hotel B&B) |
Day 23 : |
Transfer to airport for onwards
destination. |
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