In view of the prevailing setback on the established Singalila Trek route, a new itinerary has been designed to allow visitors entry into the areas of the region that are still open to trekkers. On taking the trail from the western flanks of Dzongri, the path reaches out into the current permissible areas of the Singalila Ridge. For most parts of the trek, the trails are well within Sikkim with an exception on the seventh day when camp is set in Garakhet (very near the Nepal border). This will also be the day for exceptional views. As such, your program includes several hours of forays into the borderline providing the opportunity for great views of the Himalayan giants in Nepal such as Mount Everest, Mount Makalu and Kumbakarna.
Upon our arrival at the nearest airport Bagdogra, where our assistant will meet you with transport to Darjeeling - about 3 hours. The journey through tea plantations and tiny villages takes us to Darjeeling. Built on top of a ridge, Darjeeling faces the Himalayasand provides a broad introduction to Nepalese culture in addition to its old colonial feel. Overnight comfortable stay in your hotel in Darjeeling (6700 ft.)
Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Meals: Dinner
Early morning drive to the Tiger hill. Situated at an altitude of 2590 meters Tiger hill has earned international fame for the magnificent view of the sunrise. After Tiger Hill visit Yiga Choling Monastery of Ghoom. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, a high altitude wildlife Zoo with the most successful captive breeding center for Snow leopard and Red Panda. After this visit, you may proceed to Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center and then Tea Garden. Evening free for Market.
Take a UNESCO Heritage Toy Train ride as per ticket availability.
Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After Breakfast, drive to Pelling. After lunch visit Pemayangtse Monastery,"the sublime lotus' Built in 1745 by highly ranked tantric monk Latsun Chempo. Monastery belongs to the Nyingmapa sect and is the most important monastery of west of Sikkim. Then we take a beautiful hike to Rabdentse Palace where exists the ruins of Second palace of Sikkim which was shifted from Yuksom during late 17th century. If you have Time visit to Khecheopalri Lake.
Overnight stay at Pelling.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After Breakfast Drive to Nambu (approximately 10 kms) then take a short trek to, Sang Khola (approx. 4 – 5 Hours).
Overnight stay at Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After Breakfast, trekking begins from Sang khola to Nayapatal (approx. 4 – 5 Hours).
Overnight stay at Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After Breakfast, trekking begins from Nayapatal to Lower Yambong (approx. 4 – 5 Hours).
Overnight stay at Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After Breakfast, trekking begins from Lower Yambong to Upper Yambong (approx. 4 – 5 Hours).
Overnight stay at Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After Breakfast, trekking begins from Upper Yambong to Gomathang (approx. 4 – 5 Hours).
Overnight stay at Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After Breakfast, trekking begins from Gomathang to Pangding (approx. 4 – 5 Hours).
Overnight stay at Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After Breakfast, trekking begins from Pangden to Dzongri (approx. 5 – 6 Hours).
Overnight stay at Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Rest of the Day in Dzongri top Stay overnight in the camp.
Overnight stay at Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After Breakfast, trekking begins from Dzongri to Lamune (approx. 5 – 6 Hours).
Overnight stay at Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
An early start today to beat the inclement weather conditions that is common during the latter part of the day. Set off in the early morning climbing the hill behind the Lake before traversing the moraine and then descending to the sandy bed of an empty lake. The whole area above Samiti Lake is called the Zemathang Plateau. You cross this under the shadow of Pandim and then ascend moraine to a height of about 15,700 feet where you rest above a glaciated lake mottled with snow and icy pinnacles. The Goecha-La View Point is another hour away. We traverse the lake and proceed across a slope, and then on a well-trodden path to our objective, which is festooned with brightly colored prayer flags. The views of the east flank of Khangchendzonga and the mountains and valleys in the distance are stunning. We then return to our campsite at Samiti Lake. Overnight camping. Please note that You are allowed to trek till 1st View Point; the Forest Department will not permit you to travel beyond this 1st point as of now.
Overnight stay at Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
It's worth getting up early to take a short hike to the ridge behind the camp. From here there are fantastic views of Khangchendzonga and one can look back up to the Goecha La. Leaving Thangsing, you take a different route, avoiding the long climb to the Dzongri Plateau. Descending to the Prek Chu, you contour around jungle to emerge at Phedang. Continue to Tshoka along another steep descent. This will save us a day on the return march, but does involve quite a long day. Overnight camping.
Overnight stay at Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Our final day, and freewheeling downhill almost all of the time. We descend through rainforest rich with bird-life and flowers, across spectacular bridges spanning cascading rivers whose sources are high in the mountains we have so recently left behind. Tired and elated we arrive in Yuksom and our charming traditional hilltop hotel. This will be our last evening with the trekking crew so we will be celebrating our achievements, and a final thank you to the local staff.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, Check out from hotel & transfer to Bagdogra Airport
Meals: Breakfast.
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