A truly spectacular Himalayan trek – Dzongri (Sikkim)

A truly spectacular Himalayan trek does not always have to be difficult. Our 14 day program includes only six days of hiking. It also does not involve the long and steep ascents and descents common in hard mountain trekking. However, although you don’t undertake the rigours of some multi-week or month long hikes during this program, the scenery you pass is truly Himalayan and the experience is something that’ll you cherish for the rest of your lives.

 

Trip Overview

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day 2
Sightseeing around Kathmandu
Day 3
Fly to Bhadrapur and drive to Siliguri
Day 4
Drive to Yuksom (1,780m)
Day 5
Trek to Bakkhim (3,005m)
Day 6
Trek to Phedang (3,483m)
Day 7
Trek to Dzongri (4,030m)
Day 8
Explore Dzongri
Day 9
Trek back to Bakkhim
Day 10
Trek back to Yuksom
Day 11
Drive to Siliguri
Day 12
Drive to Bhadrapur and fly back to Kathmandu
Day 13
Spare day in Kathmandu
Day 14
Departure from Kathmandu
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Detail Itinerary

Day 1

On the very first day of your trip, you will experience something truly Nepalese; traditional Nepalese dinner. But rest assured our representatives will be there to pick you up at the airport, help you check in to your hotel and then take you out for dinner.

Day 2

You will spend the second day sightseeing around Kathmandu - there’s the monkey temple, the Boudhanath Stupa and some ancient heritages of Nepal to be visited. In the latter half of the afternoon our guides will brief you and help you sort out any essential items for your trip.

Day 3

You’ll be picked up from your hotel by our representatives who’ll transfer you to the airport and help you board the domestic scenic flight to Bhadrapur. Our representatives will receive you the airport in Bhadrapur and take you across the border to Siliguri.

Day 4

Drive to Yuksom, a place of religious and historical importance to the Sikkimese.

Day 5

Walk along a trail that climbs gradually alongside a gorge, through heavily forested areas, waterfalls and bridges. Today’s destination is Bakkhim where you stop to camp overnight.

Day 6

The trail continues climbing up to to the village of Tshoka and from there it climbs steeply up through forests of rhododendrons before you reach Phedang.

Day 7

Today you’ll cross the 4,000 meter mark as you hike to Dzongri. Some superb views of Khangchendzonga, Simvo, Pandim, Koktang, Rathong and Kabru can be enjoyed from the campsite.

Day 8

Explore Dzongri and surrounding areas - hike to Laxmi Pokhari and enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains.

Day 9

Retrace your steps back to Bakkhim.

Day 10

Today will be your last trekking day as you retrace your steps to Yuksom.

Day 11

After a week of trekking you’ll actually feel good sitting on the passengers seat on a 4WD while enjoying the views around you.

Day 12

Drive back to Bhadrapur to catch a flight back to Kathmandu. You can spend the rest of the day strolling around the eateries and souvenir shops of Thamel.

Day 13

An entire day in Kathmandu for yourself. Eat as much as you want, go shopping or do nothing at all! If you’re not travel weary, we’ll take you to the Last Resort for an adrenaline pumping bungee jumping adventure.

Day 14

Again our representatives will be there to transfer you to the airport and bid you farewell.

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