Dzongri Trek
Yak & Yeti announces Dzongri Trek (12Days 11 Nights). Book this trek on
or before 31st December and enjor 2 Days 1 Night
FREE
stay at Hotel Superview Himachuli. Offer valid till 31st December 2007.
River Rafting
In the Golden Jublee of Hotel Superview Himachuli
Yak & Yeti announces 10% discount on
Dzongri Trek, Labha Trek, North Sikkim Trek
and 20% discount on Jeep Safari
Trekking
in Sikkim is best experienced with Yaks on this
high altitude trek route in West Sikkim offering
camping above Dzongri. The trail passes through
the pastures of Dzongri leading further to
Thangshing valley. One can enjoy the dramatic
terrain and variety of Rhododendrons bushes
along the way.
Our camp above Thangshing at Lamuney offers a
face to face encounter with Mt. Pandim climber
by our Managing Director in 1997. You can also
see Mt. Thingchinkhang and Mt. Jopuno at a close
distance. In October 2006, after these peaks are
declared open as trekking peaks, Yak and Yeti
Travels made a first successful climb on Mt.
Thingchinkhang with team from Spain, Germany and
India.
This trek can be combined with cultural tour to
Khechopalri Lake and to monasteries at
Pemayangtse and Tashiding before departing to
Bagdogra airport, Phuntsoling or Nepal.
For the adventure lovers, Gochala trek offers
you a memorable trekking holiday blended with
nature, culture and adventure.
Trip Profile: 14 Days Trip
02 Nights in Gangtok
02 Nights in Yuksum
09 Days Trekking
Gantok is the capital of Sikkim with an
excellent view of Kanchanjunga range,
overflowing with ancient temples, monasteries,
narrow colorful bazaar. The pleasure of trekking
through the interiors of Sikkim, the rare
privilege of experiencing the Majestic Himalaya
in its noblest and truest from as seen from the
different region each with their own peculiar
characteristics.
ITINERARY
DAY 01:
Transfer from airport - Gangtok (distance - 124
km. Time - 5 hours drive) overnight at hotel.
DAY 02:
GANGTOK sightseeing
of Rumtek Monastery, the premier Kagyu
Monasterry and seat of HH Gyalwa Karmapa, the
Local Handicraft Center, Research Institute of
Tibetology, Flower Exhibition and the Enchey
Monastery. overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 03:
GANGTOK / YUKSUM
Morning after an early
breakfast drive to reach Yuksum (1780 M) by
covering 123 kms in 7 hrs. Yuksum is the oldest
capital of Sikkim where the first King was
consecrated in 1642 A.D. It also has the oldest
existing Monastery built during 1700 A.D. Arrive
Yuksum and check into Trekkers Hut for dinner
and overnight stay.
DAY 04:
YUKSUM / BAKHIM Morning after breakfast
start the first leg of trekking to reach Bakim
(3005 M) by covering 13 kms in 4 hrs. The track
is a gradual ascends and descend through the
dense verdant semi-tropical forest following the
Pairag
Chu. Arrive and check into Forest Hut for dinner
and overnight stay.
DAY 05:
BAKHIM / DZONGRI
Morning after breakfast start
trekking to reach Dzongri (4030 M) along a well
marked track by covering 12 kms in 4 hrs.
Initially the track climbs steeply. But as the
track is through fascinating Rhododendron bushes
running
riot with colours, one may not feel the limb.
Arrive at Dzongri and checkinto Trekkers Hut for
dinner and overnight stay
DAY 06:
DZONGRI / TANGSING
Morning after breakfast start
trekking to reach Thangsing (3800 M) by covering
8 kms in 3 hrs. One can have fantastic view of
Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Pandim, Mt. Kabru etc.
from the Dzongri Pass. Continue to reach
Thangsing for overnight stay in tents
DAY 07:
TANGSING / SIMITI LAKE Morning after breakfast
start trekking to reach Simiti lake (4200 M) by
covering 8 kms in 3 hrs. Simiti is one of the
high altitude fresh water lakes found in the
bosom of mighty Himalayan range.This is also
considered a very sacred lake. Arrive and camp
by the side of the lake. Dinner and overnight
stay in camp
DAY 08:
SIMITI LAKE / GOCHALA / SIMITI LAKE Morning after breakfast
start trekking to reach Gochala (5000 M) by
covering 14 kms in 5 hrs. From the pass one can
see the lofty and majestic Mt.Kanchanjunga,
Mt.Kabru and Kabru Dome etc. Return to Samiti
Lake for
Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
DAY 09:
SIMITI LAKE / TANGSING Morning after breakfast
start trekking to reach Thangsing by covering 8
kms in 3 hrs. A downhill easy trek, with a few
sharp & steep ascents. Arrive and pitch tents.
balance day free. Dinner and overnight stay in
tents
DAY 10:
TANGSING / DZONGRI
Morning after breakfast start
trekking to reach Dzongri by covering 8 kms in 3
hrs. Arrive and pitch tents. balance day free.
Lunch, Dinner and overnight stay in tents
DAY 11:
DZONGRI / TOSKA Morning after breakfast
start trekking to reach Tsoka (3710 M) by
covering 9 kms in 3 hrs. The trek winds its way
down upto Phedong, from here the Rhododendron
trail starts. Arrive at Tsoka for a cozy dinner
and overnight stay in the Trekkers Hut.
DAY 12:
TOSKA / YUKSUM
Morning after breakfast start
trekking to reach the Yuksum by covering 5 kms
in 2 hrs. Rest of the day free to visit the
oldest Monastery and the surrounding area.
Lunch, Dinner & Overnight stay in Trekkers Hut
DAY 13:
YUKSUM / PEMAYANGTSE Morning after breakfast
drive to reach Pemayangtse (2085 M) by covering
30 kms in 1 hr. Pemayangtse is one of the oldest
and important Monastery in Sikkim. Visit the
Monastery. Proceed to reach Gangtok (1810 M) by
covering 110 kms in 5 hrs. Later on arrival in
Gangtok check into hotel Norkhill. Blance day
free. Lunch, dinner andb overnight stay in hotel
DAY 14:
Pemayangtse - Transfer to airport.
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