Dzongri Trekking (Sikkim, India)

(Yuksom to Dzongri & Gochela Trek)

Duration: 11 Nights and 12 Days
Highest Altitude: 4,940m
Recommended Season: June – September & October – Mid November

Trekking Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu free and official briefing for the trip.

Day 03: Kathmandu – Bhadrapur by flight then drive to India border, after visa formalities continue drive to Gantok (Sikkim). Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04: Day sightseeing: visit Do Drul Chorten, Institute of Tibet-logy, Rumtek Monastery & Handicraft Center.

Day 05: Gangtok to Yuksom (1,780m.) by drive through the beautiful villages and hills- meet our trekking crew and overnight in Camp/Lodge

Day 06: Yuksom – Tsokha: Trek begins here. This trek takes you through dense verdant Semi
Tropical forest occasionally crossed by Crystal clear rivulets and cascading water falls up to Praig Chu. After lunch a steep climb for an hour brings you to Tsokha - a small Tibetan hamlet from where the first glimpse of the mountains can be seen. Tented Camp. Approx. Alt. 3050m & Distance 16kms/6 hrs.

Day 07: Dzongri -Halt. Dzongri La alt.4,500m. (Acclimatization) Halt.

Day 08: Trek back to Tsokha. O/N at Tented Camp.

Day 09: Trek back from Tsokha to Yuksam. Transfer to Hotel.

Day 10: Drive Yuksam to Darjeeling via Pelling. On the way visit Pemayangtse monastery then transfer to Hotel.

Day 11: Early morning visit Tiger Hill for sunrise. On the way back visit Yiga Choling Monastery. After breakfast visit the Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Zoological Park, Tibetan Self Help Centre and a Tea garden. O/N at Hotel.

Day 12: Drive to Bhadrapur then drive back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.

Day 13: Kathmandu free.

Day 14: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Cost: Euro/ US $        Per Person.   Please Contact for further information

Camping Trek Cost Includes:

• All land transportation by private vehicle tourist Bus (Airport /Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
• Full day 4/5 hours sightseeing with professional English speaking tour guide & temple entry fees. (As Per the itineraries in Gantok & Darjeeling)
• 4 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, 2 night in Gantok (Sikkim) and 2 nights in Darjeeling at Bed & Breakfast basis.
• All three major meals B/L/D (provide continental food)and accommodation in tented camp (twin sharing North Face tent or, normal trekking tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent, Table, chairs and Kitchen utensil etc.).
• 1 Professional equipped English speaking trekking guide, 1 special trekking Cook, Kitchen boys, necessary Sherpa and Porters.
• Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
• Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking. (If more than 25 Kg. then cost will be charged extra 10 Euro or 12 US $ per day for a porter).
• Trekking Permit & National Park permits Fees.
• Air Ticket: KTM/Bhadrapur /Kathmandu & Airport taxes.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
• All Official taxes and service charge.

The Cost Doesn’t Include:

• Personal transportation except above programs.
• Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Darjeeling.
• Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags.
• Personal Nature expenses.
• Emergency evacuation (If incase).
• Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Airfare: to & from your country.
• Nepal entry, re entry visa fees and India visa fees & airport departure taxes.
• Personal travel insurance.
• Tips for trekking crew.

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