Sikkim Dzongri Trek
Sikkim and Kalimpong Adventure Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Bagdogra and Transfer to Gangtok
Upon your arrival at Bagdogra Airport, we will pick you up and transfer you to Gangtok. The journey is approximately 124 km and takes 4-5 hours. You'll spend the night at a hotel in Gangtok.
Day 2: Gangtok Sightseeing
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Gangtok. Visit Rumtek Monastery, the Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten, the Government Institute of Cottage Industry, and Enchey Monastery. You will stay overnight at a hotel in Gangtok.
Day 3: Transfer to Yuksam via Temi Tea Estate
Today, we'll transfer you to Yuksam, which is situated at an altitude of 1,780m. The journey takes you through the scenic Temi Tea estate. You'll have the option to stay at a hotel or camp in Yuksam.
Day 4: Trek to Tshoka
Embark on a trek to Tshoka at an altitude of 3,005m. The trek covers a distance of 16 km and takes 6-7 hours. You will spend the night camping.
Day 5: Trek to Dzongri
Continue your trek to Dzongri, situated at 4,030m. The day's trek covers 9 km and takes approximately 4-5 hours. Spend the night camping.
Day 6: Dzongri Exploration
Take the day to explore the beautiful surroundings of Dzongri. You will spend another night camping.
Day 7: Trek to Thansing
Trek to Thansing, which is located at an altitude of 3,390m. The trek covers 6 km and takes about 3-4 hours. Spend the night camping.
Day 8: Trek back to Tshoka
Return to Tshoka and set up camp for the night.
Day 9: Trek back to Yuksam
Trek back to Yuksam and stay overnight at a hotel or camp.
Day 10: Transfer to Pemayangtse via Tashiding Monastery
Transfer to Pemayangtse, visiting Tashiding Monastery along the way. The journey covers a distance of 52 km and takes 3 hours. You'll spend the night at a hotel in Pemayangtse.
Day 11: Explore Pemayangtse and Transfer to Kalimpong
Visit Pemayangtse Monastery and Sangacholing Monastery in the morning. Later, transfer to Kalimpong, which is approximately 76 km away and takes 3 hours. Spend the night at a hotel in Kalimpong.
Day 12: Kalimpong Sightseeing
Explore Kalimpong by visiting some flower nurseries and Durpin Monastery. You'll spend the night at a hotel in Kalimpong.
Day 13: Departure from Bagdogra
Early in the morning, we'll transfer you to Bagdogra Airport for your departure.
Cost includes
- All land transfers and accommodation on a twin-sharing basis.
- Meals: Three meals a day while trekking in remote areas, and two meals a day (breakfast and lunch) while touring, with dinners at hotels where guests can order their own meals.
- Local English-speaking tour guide throughout the trip.
- Entrance fees to monuments and parks as per the itinerary.
- Kathmandu-Bhadrapur roundtrip airfare.
Cost does not includes
- Visa fees, international and domestic airfares.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses and items of a personal nature.
- Travel insurance for emergencies, including evacuation.
- Special permit fees for restricted area travel.
- Alcoholic and soft beverages not included in the itinerary.
- Telephone, laundry, tips, and charges for delays due to factors beyond our control, such as natural disasters, bad weather, and civil unrest.