During this trek you will be afforded fantastic mountain views as well as be exposed to the very varied and vibrant culture of the mix pot of people and religion that inhabit this route. You will see wildlife and many wildflowers in full bloom during the spring time. It’s a slightly challenging trek that rewards you with the best mountain views and scenery on offer in this pocket of the Indian Himalaya.
Fact of the Trek
Duration: 15 Nights and 16Days
Best Time To Trek: June to September & October To Mid November
Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
Trek Type: Lodge/Camping
Highlights of the Trip
• Ganash Tok
• Hanuman Tok
• Famous Enchey Monastery, Rumtek and Pemayangtse monastery
• Unique lifestyle of Indian people
Suggested Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Delhi and get a connecting fly to Bagdogra airport. Meet the guide at the airport and drive to Gangtok. (126 km / 05 hrs.). Overnight hotel.
Day 02: Gangtok
A leisure day in Gangtok visiting places of tourist interest including Tashi view Point, Ganash Tok, Hanuman Tok and the famous Enchey Monastery. Return back to the hotel for lunch and in the afternoon visit the Tibetology center, Institute of Cottage Industry, Dro-Drul Chorten, Rope way and Flower snow world and finally the famous Rumtek Monastery. Return Back to hotel. Evening walk at the Mall or shopping/leisure. Stay O/N Gangtok.
Day 03: After breakfast transfer from Gangtok to Nambu 1600 m) via Pelling stay Over rnight at Nambu.
Day 04: Trek from Nambu to Sang Khola (2050 m /7 km / 5 hours) stay O/N Tent.
Day 05: Trek from Sang Khola to Naya Patal (3000 m/6 km / 4 hours). Stay O/N.
Day 06: Trek from Naya Patal to Lower Yambong (3300 m/7 km / 5 hours stay O/N.
Day 07: Trek from Lower Yambong to Upper Yambong (3735 m/6 km /4 hours) stay O/N
Day 08: Trek from Upper Yambong to Gomathang (3735 m/5 km / 4 hours stay) O/N
Day 09: Trek from Gomathang to Pangding (4210 m/5 km / 4 hours) stay O/N.
Day 10: Trek from Pangding to Dzongri (3735 m/9 km / 6 hours) stay O/N.
Day 11: Trek from Dzongri to Lamune (4164 m/7 km / 5 hours) stay O/N.
Day 12: Trek from Lamune - Gochela, 4995 M –Thangsing (3936 m/8 km / 7 hours) Stay O/N.
Day 13: Trek from Thangsing to Tshoka (2828 m/10 km / 4 hours) Stay O/N.
Day 14: Trek from Tshoka to Yuksam1560 m/16 km / 6 hours) Stay O/N.
Day 15: Drive from Yuksom - Gangtok via Rabangla. Arrive Gangtok Check in and over night at Hotel.
Day 16: Early morning transfer from Yuksom to Bagdogra Airport/Bhadrapur Airprt drop.