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Day 2 : At Gangtok
A day spent 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 a 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 in the nW
direction 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.
Its really a peaceful and tranquil area. O/nt in the Camp.
Day 5 : Bakhim - Dzongri - 8 Kms / 10155 ft
Today is a tougher day than yesterday. leaving behind the last
village Tsoka, as we now mainly proceed again in the nW direction,
the Rathong Choo flows down below in the gorge. After some time we
can only hear the sound of the fast flowing water. As we move on
we come closer to the famous Kanchenjunga massive 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 Kanchenjunga. O/nt Camping at Dzongri
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.
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 very close to Mt. Kanchenjunga
and also get an awe inspiring glimpse of the Sikkim Mountains,
cloaked in granite and thickly hooded with ice.
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)
Its 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. Its 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 of interest are the Ghoom
Monastery, The Tibetan Handicraft Center, The HMI, the quaint
bazaars and nearby Tea estates. O/nt Hotel