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Sikkim Shadow Kanchenjunga Trekking |
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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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Sikkim Shadow Kanchanjunga Trekking Itinerary |
Day 01: |
Arrival to Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel. |
Day 02: |
City sightseeing around Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupati Nath Temple, Shyambhu nath Temple, Boudha nath etc. |
Day 03: |
Drive
to Darjeeling ( 7,500 ft ) |
Day 04: |
Arrive Darjeeling |
Day 05: |
Darjeeling - Gangtok |
Day 06: |
Gangtok |
Day 07: |
Gangtok - Pemayangtse (6,800ft) |
Day 08: |
Pemayangtse - Yoksum (5,800ft) |
Day 09: |
Yoksum - Bakhim (9,150ft) |
Day 10: |
Bakhim -Dzongri (13,221ft) |
Day 11: |
Dzongri - Gingay Dara - Dzongrig |
Day 12: |
Dzongri - Thangshing (12,467ft) |
Day 13: |
Thangshing - Samiti (14,400ft) |
Day 14: |
Samiti -Goecha La (16,400ft) - Thangshing |
Day 15: |
Thangshing- Phedang - Bakkim |
Day 16: |
Bakhim-Yoksum |
Day 17: |
Yoksum - Tashiding - Darjeeling |
Day 18: |
Darjeeling-Bagdogra-Home |
Day 19: |
Bagdogra- Kathmandu |
Day 20: |
Free day in Kathmandu for shopping |
Day 21: |
Transfer to the Airport |
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Trip Cost
Includes
- Airport pickup and drop off by our private vehicle
- Kathmandu Hotel room on bed with Breakfast (B) basis
- All land transfer as per above itinerary
- Kanchenjunga National Park entry permits fee
- Kanchenjunga Special trekking Permit fees
- Accommodation and 3 meals a day while on the trek in lodge and Tent Camp
- 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
- Kathmandu Hotel Lunch and Dinner (L, D)
- Items of personal nature ie. Soft/hard drinks,
tips etc.
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TRIP HIGHTLIGHTS: |
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Kanchenjunga, the third highest
peak in the world with its majestic height-8586m.
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It is said that it is derived
from Sanskrit word 'Kancan Jangha' meaning "golden
thigh".
- Home of more than 250 species of birds and wildlife
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FACT FILE |
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Sikkim shadow kanchanjunga
Trek
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Required
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Checklist |
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Coltural
Tours+Trekking+Sightseeing |
Total
Duration |
21
Days |
Group
Size |
Min
1 Person & Max.20 person |
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Tea house / Lodge or Tent
Camp / Organize
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Hard |
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16400
ft |
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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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