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North Sikkim Tour |
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Sikkim, located in the eastern, Himalaya, sits between Nepal and Bhutan, while to the north lies eastern Tibet. The North Sikkim Trek is a high altitude trek with the trail leading through mostly alpine vegetation consisting of beautiful alpine flowers and plants of medicinal value only the first 2 days of the trek is covered with forest area consisting of mainly of different species of Rhododendrons, Silver Fir.
There are no villages, lodges or trekkers hut along the trails, it is a purely camping.At places temporary bridges have to be built across rivers as there are no permanent bridges along this route. This trek offers very close and majestic views of Mt. Kanchendzonga; Mt. Spinach considered one of the most beautiful peaks in the world, Mt. Simon, Tent Peak, Nepal peak, the Shorten Mina Range and few more.
Please note that for North Sikkim we need a minimum of 04 pax to obtain the trekking permit and we suggest that the maximum number of pax should be 12 which will be good for the group. Clients Bio-Data, passport and Valid Indian Visa details along with 4 Nos. of passport size photographs has to be submitted to us 2/3 months in advance as the permits for North Sikkim is processed by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Defiance, New Delhi.
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North Sikkim Tour Itinerary |
Day 01: |
Pick up at Bagdogra/Bhadrapur, transfer to Gangtok (1,547m) O/N hotel |
Day 02: |
Gangtok sight seeing, and permit formalities O/N hotel |
Day 03: |
Transfer to Lachen (2728m) O/N Lodge |
Day 04: |
Arrangement of porters and Army Liaison officer O/N lodge |
Day 05: |
Trek to Thalem (2900m) O/N camp |
Day 06: |
Jakthang (3240m) O/N camp |
Day 07: |
Trek to Yabuk (3810m) O/N camp |
Day 08: |
Trek to Green Lake (4934m) O/N camp |
Day 09: |
Exploring surrounding at Green lake O/N camp |
Day 10: |
Trek back beyond Rest Camp |
Day 11: |
Trek beyond Tangchung La (5212m) O/N camp |
Day 12: |
Trek to Theulacha (5000+m) O/N camp |
Day 13: |
Trek Theu la (5212m) O/N camp. |
Day 14: |
Trek to Langbo (4800m) O/N camp |
Day 15: |
Trek to Dolmasampa (4462m) O/N camp |
Day 16: |
Trek to Muguthang (4520m) O/N camp |
Day 17: |
Explore around and rest day O/N camp |
Day 18: |
Trek to Phoge, crossing Lugnak La (5035m) O/N camp |
Day 19: |
Transfer to Lachen O/N Lodge |
Day 20: |
Transfer to Gangtok. O/N Hotel |
Day 21: |
Transfer, to Darjeeling O/N hotel |
Day 22: |
Darjeeling sight seeing, hotel |
Day 23: |
Early morning drop at Bagdogra/Bhadrapur Airport |
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Trip Cost Includes
- Airport pickup and drop off by our private vehicle
- Kathmandu/Pokhara Hotel room on bed with Breakfast (B) basis
- All land transfer as per above itinerary
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entry permits fee
- Trekkers Information Management System (T.I.M.S) permits fees.
- Accommodation and 3 meals a day while on the trek in lodge
- Fully escorted trek with English speaking license holder trekking Guide and porter
- All program according to itineraries on full board.
- Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
Trip Cost Excludes
- Nepal entry visa fee per person US$ 30 only
- Kathmandu/Pokhara Hotel Lunch and Dinner (L, D)
- Personal spending money & all bar bill during the trip,
- Domestic Airfare from Kathmandu to Pokhara (One-way) per person US$ 93 only (If required)
- Items of personal nature ie. Soft/hard drinks, tips etc.
- International airport departure tax per person US$ 28 only
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TRIP HIGHTLIGHTS: |
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Mid -hills cultural area,
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inhabited by Gurung, Magar, Brahmin and kshetri castes
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Dramatic views of Annapurna and fishtail on the way to and from Base Camp.
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Vast range of bio-diversity on the trail
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conserved wild life and vegetation
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natural hot spring.
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FACT FILE |
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Required |
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Checklist |
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Tours+Trekking |
Total Duration |
23 Days |
Hotel Fact |
3 Nights hotel in Kathmandu
2 Nights hotel in Pokhara |
Trekking Duration |
23 days |
Group Size Min. |
1 Person |
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Tea house / Lodge or Tent Camp / Organize
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Strenuous. |
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4-6 hours |
Trek Departure: |
Any days of your required |
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September to December & March to May |
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North Sikkim Tour 
Nepal Trekking