One of the prominent features of this trek is the stunning views of Mount Kanchenjunga. This trail takes you to within arms reach of this Himalayan giant. Along the route you will have the chance to see many beautiful wild flowers, wild life, yak herd’s and the rural mountain life of villages you pass. It is a moderate trek that ascends over a pass at almost 5000m from where you are going to get unforgettable views.

Fact of the Trek
Duration:    09 Nights and 11Days
Best Time To Trek:   June To September & October To Mid November India Guide
Grade:    Moderate
Trek Type:   Camping

Highlights of the Trip
• Rumtrek Monastery
• Pemayangtse monastery
• Tiger Hill for sunrise
• Mountaineering Institute,
• Padmaja Zoological Park,
• Tibetan Self Help Centre
• Tea garden

Suggested Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival
Pick Up From Bagdura / Bhadrapur Airport Transfer to Gantok Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 02: Gangtok sightseeing
Visit do drul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Rumtrek Monastery & Handicraft Center.

Day 03: Gangtok to Yuksam 1780
Transfer from Gangtok to Yuksom (1,780m.) through the beautiful villages and hills. Here we will meet our trekking crew and overnight in Camp/Lodge

Day 04: Yuksom -- Tsokha
Trek begins here. This trek takes you through dense verdant Semi Tropical forests occasionally crossed by Crystal clear rivulets and cascading water falls up to Praig Chu. After lunch a steep climb for an hour brings you to Tsokha - a small Tibetan hamlet from where the first glimpse of the mountains can be seen. O/N Tsokha

Day 05: Dzongri to Dzongri La 4,500m.
We allow some time for acclimatization and then make the short climb of the pass for the views before returning to the camp for rest. O/N in Dzongri

Day 06: Dzongri to Tsokha
Trek back to Tsokha. O/N at camp.

Day 07: Tsokha to Yuksam
Trek back from Tsokha to Yuksam. Transfer to hotel. O/N at Yuksam.

Day 08: Yuksam to Darjeeling
Drive Yuksam to Darjeeling via Pelling. On the way visit Pemayangtse monastery. Transfer to hotel. O/N at hotel.

Day 09: Darjeeling
Early morning visit to Tiger Hill for sunrise. On the way back visit Yiga Choling Monastery. After breakfast visit the Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Zoological Park, Tibetan Self Help Centre and a Tea garden. O/N at hotel.

Day 10:Departure
Drive to Bhadropur / Bagdogra Airport for onward journey.