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Darjeeling- Sandakphu Trekking Itinerary |
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Arrive
Delhi, where you will be met and transfered to your
hotel. (Hotel B&B) |
| Day
02 |
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Delhi
- Bagdogra - Darjeeling: Morning after breakfast transfer
to domestic airport to board flight for Bagdogra. Met
upon arrival and drive to reach Darjeeling (2134 M)
by covering approx. 110 kms in 4 - 5 hrs. The route
winds its way through tea estates. There is a narrow
gauge railway line running parallel and crisscrossing
the road. Darjeeling is called the jewel in the crown.
Upon arrival check into hotel for overnight stay. |
| Day
03 |
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Darjeeling:
Morning visit Tiger Hill to see the sunrise and also
get the best view of the world's third highest mountain
Kanchenjunga and other peaks. On the way back visit
Ghoom Monastery Enshrining Maitreyee Buddha. After breakfast
proceed for a ride in the famous toy train for half
an hour. Visit Botanical Gardens, Observatory Hill,
mountaineering institute to know the history and the
equipment and used in the first conquest of Mt. Everest
by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norge. Visit Zoological
Park to see the Siberian Tigers. Llamas, Himalayan Black
Bear and Panda. Visit tea estates and Tibetan Refugee
self-help centre for woolen carpet and leather products.
Overnight stay in hotel.
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| Day
04 |
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Darjeeling
- Yuksom: Morning after an early breakfast drive to
Yuksum (1780 M) by covering approx. 123 kms in 7 hrs.
Yuksum is the oldest capital of Sikkim where the first
king was consecrated at 1642 A.D. It also has the oldest
existing Monastery built during 1700 A.D. Overnight
stay in hotel. |
| Day
05 |
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Yuksom
- Bakhim (Trek): Morning after breakfast start the first
leg of trekking to reach Bhakim (3035 m) by covering
approx. 13 kms in 4 hrs. The track is a Gradual Ascent
and descent through the dense Verdant semi-tropical
forest following the Pairag Chu. Overnight stay in trekkers
hut / camp. |
| Day
06 |
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Bakhim
- Dzongri (Trek): Morning after breakfast start trekking
to reach Dzongri (4030 m) along a well marked track
by covering approx. 12 kms in 4 hrs. Initially the track
climbs steeply. But as the track is through fascinating
Rhododendron bushes running riot with color, one may
no feel the climb. Arrive at Dzongri. Overnight stay
in trekkers hut / camp.Book this Darjeeling Sikkim Trekking
Tour |
| Day
07 |
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Dzongri:
Full day at leisure to rest at Dzongri. |
Day
08 |
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Dzongri
- Thangsing (Trek): Morning after breakfast start trekking
to reach Thangsing (3800 m) by covering approx. 8 kms
in 3 hrs. One can have Fantastic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
Mt. Pandim, Mt. Kabri etc. From the Dzongri pass. Continue
to reach Thangsing. Overnight stay in trekkers hut /
camp.Trekkers Relaxing in Camps
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Day
09 |
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Thangsing
- Simiti Lake (Trek): Morning after breakfast start
trekking to reach Simiti lake (4200 m) by covering approx.
8 kms in 3 hrs. Simiti is one of the high altitude fresh
water lakes found in the Bosom of mighty Himalayan ranges.
This is also considered a very sacred lake. Arrive and
camp by the side of the lake. |
Day
10 |
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Simiti
Lake - Gochala - Thangsing (Trek): Morning after breakfast
start trekking to reach Gochala (5000 m) by covering
approx. 14 kms in 5 hrs. From the pass one can see the
lofty and majestic Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Kabru and Kabru
Dome etc. Retrace the route back to Thanhsing. Overnight
stay in trekkers hut / camp. |
Day
11 |
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Thangsing
- Tsoka (Trek): Morning after breakfast start trekking
to reach Tsoka (3710 m) in about 5 - 6 hrs. The trek
winds its way down upto Phedong, the start of the Rhododendron
trail. Overnight stay in trekkers hut / tents. |
Day
12 |
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Tsoka
- Yuksom (Trek): Morning after breakfast start trekking
to reach Yuksum by covering approx. 5 kms in 2 hrs.
Rest of the day free to visit the oldest monastery and
the surrounding area. Overnight stay in hotel. |
Day
13 |
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Yuksom
- Pemayangtse - Gangtok (Jeep): Morning after breakfast
drive to Pemayangste (2085 m) by covering approx. 30
kms in 1 hr. Pemayangtse is one of the oldest and important
Monasteries in Sikkim. Visit the Monastery, proceed
to reach Gangtok (1810 m) by covering approx. 110 kms
in 5 hrs. Arrive Gangtok and check into hotel for overnight
stay. |
Day
14 |
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Gangtok
- Kalimpong (Jeep/Car): Morning after breakfast leave
for excursion to Rumtek monastery, enroute visit the
Institute of Tibetology. Proceed to Kalimpong. Short
visit of Kalimpong. Overnight stay in hotel. |
Day
15 |
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Kalimpong
- Bagdogra / Delhi (Car/Flight): Early morning, transfer
to Bagdogra airport in time to board flight for Delhi.
Arrive Delhi, met upon arrival and transfer to hotel
for overnight stay. |
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Day
16 |
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Delhi
- Onward destination: Full day sight-seeing tour of
Old and New Delhi. Await transfer to international airport
for flight to onward destination. |
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Darjeeling
Sandakphu Trekking is popular trekking destination in sikkim.
.The town of Darjeeling is located in the northeastern region
of India and is internationally famous for its exquisitely
flavoured tea. This picturesque town is located at an altitude
of 2100 metres surrounded by thick coniferous forests. The
region around Darjeeling is covered is dense rhodendron, magnolia,
pine, oak and bamboo forests. A large number of orchids also
grow in these forests where the trees are laid thick with
moss and the vegetation is lush. The best way to explore this
beautiful region is by undertaking a trek to Sandakphu at
3636 metres. This most fascinating route runs along the Singalila
ridge, which originates from the mighty Kanchenjunga. From
Sandakphu one has some most wonderful views of the mountain
panorama. The famous Mr. Everest can also be seen amongst
other well-known peaks
