The Dzongri Trek

10 Days - 09 Nights
Bagdogra - Gangtok - Yuksom - Tshoka - Dzongri - Tshoka - Yuksom - Bagdogra

 

Sikkim - ' the best-kept secret in the Himalayas ' - is nestled between Nepal, China (Tibet), Bhutan & West Bengal (India).Sikkim's rugged & dramatic terrain has elevation variations ranging 285 mts. to 8540 mts. It is the ultimate Paradise for Botanist & plant lovers with over 4000 species of flowering plants, including and incredible 600 species of Orchid.

For adventure lovers, the unrivalled trekking trails offers verdant forests, rhododendron-covered hillsides, remote monasteries, glaciers, high passes and magnificent mountain views. Khangchendzonga (8435m.), the third highest mountain in the world lies in the small state of Sikkim.


 Day 1 : Arrive Bagdogra airport. Proceed to Gangtok by surface. O/nt at Hotel in Gangtok.

Day 2 : Gangtok Sightseeing Tour: Visit the Enchey Monastery, The Deer Park, Dodrul Chorten and Institute of Tibetology. Later in the afternoon, visit The Rumtek Monastery, seat of the Karmapa (second in hierarchy after His Holiness the Dalai Lama). O/nt at Hotel in Gangtok.

Day 3 : Drive to Yuksom (1780m) / 133 Km via Tea Eastate. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 4 : Trek Yuksom -Tshoka. O/nt at Hotel in Tshoka.

Day 5 : Day rest for altitude acclimatization. O/nt at Hotel in Tshoka.

Day 6 : Trek to Dzongri. O/nt at trekkers hut or camp.

Day 7 : Exploration around Dzongri. O/nt at trekkers hut or camp.

Day 8 : Trek Dzongri - Tshoka. O/nt at trekkers hut or camp.

Day 9 : Trek to Yuksom. O/nt at lodge.

Day 10 : Drive to Bagdogra for your connecting flight.

On the trek:
All meals, tents, toilet tents, Mess Tents ,Porters, Yaks, Cooks, Guides, Trekking Permits with fees , Environmental Fees, National park fees,