North Sikkim Trek
About the circuit: Rhododendron
locally known as “ Guras ” is the delight of the
Eastern Himalayan mountains, this trek will take you to a
land of flowers and ever smiling people. You can experience
the sleepy Himalayan village with all its beauties, nurtured
in the lap of the wonderful Himalayan Kingdom.
Day
01: NJP/Bagdogra-Gangtok
Reception at Siliguri and
Proceed to Gangtok by car (125Kms). Transfer to hotel. free
evening and overnight at Gangtok.
Day
02: Lachen
Drive to Lachen (120Kms).
A small scenic settlement at an altitude of 9000ft, Lachen
is a traditional Lepcha village and the gateway to the higher
altitude of Northern Sikkim. The trek to Green Lake starts
from here. Overnight at Lachen.
Day
03: Trek to Talem
Trek to Talem (12Kms). at
an elevation of 10500ft. The trek passes through the dense
coniferous forests of Kunchenjangha National Park. Approx
time: 5hrs. Overnight in tents.
Day
04: Talem to Jukthang
Trek from Talem to Jukthang
(8Kms). Elevation 10700ft. This is a leisure trek, as it does
not require any steep climbing. Approx time: 4hrs. Overnight
at Jukthang.
Day
05: Jukthang to Yabuk
Trek from Jukthang to Yabuk
(10Kms). Elevation 13200ft. Approx time: 5hrs. Overnight in
tent.
Day
06: Jukthang to Rest Camp
Trek from Jukthang to Rest
Camp (7Kms). Elevation 14400ft. Approx. time. 3hrs. Acclimatisation
and overnight at Rest Camp
Day
07: Trek to Pelling
Trek from Rest camp to Green
Lake (4Kms). Elevation 15400ft. Approx time 3hrs. Overnight
at Green Lake.
Day
08: Yabuk
Return trek to Yabuk and
halt.
Day
09: Yabuk to Jakthang
Trek begins from Yabuk to
Jakthang, a trek down hill which will give you a unique experience
of the pristine beauty of the Valleys overlooked by Himalayan
Peaks.
Day
10: Jakthang to Talem
Today we will trek from Jakthang
to Talem. Overnight at Tent
Day
11: Talem to Lachen
Trek from Talem to Lachen
Day
12: Lachen to Gangtok
Transfer from Lachen to Gangtok.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
13: Gangtok
After breakfast you are free
to explore the beautiful capital of Sikkim. Ovenight at hotel.
Day
14: Gangtok
This morning visit Rumtek
Monastery and Namgyal Institute of Tibetology. OVernight at
hotel.
Day
15: Transfer to NJP/Bagdogra
After breakfast you will
be transferred to NJP/IXB (Bagdogra Airport) for your onward
journey. Tour Ends.
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