In the Shadow of Mt. Kanchenjanga - Goche La Trek with Jamling
Nestled high up in the Himalayas, flanked by Bhutan in the East, Nepal in the West and Tibet to the North, lies the Jewel like province of Sikkim, bestowed with a wealth of exquisite beauty and magical mysticism. Sikkim has over 15 mountains that above 20,000 feet, the World’s third tallest mountain Kanchenjunga (28,168ft) stands majestically in westerns Sikkim surrounded by Pandim, Ratong, Siniolchu, Koktang, Talung, Khanglakhang and Kabru all of which are over 20,000ft. For those enchanted by the flora, Sikkim boasts of its 4,000 exotic variety of plant species; 46 varieties of the worlds’ famous Rhododendrons, 600 to a 1000 species of Orchid’s.
If it’s the culture and customs of the Himalayan region that fascinates you, the 164 Monasteries within Sikkim reflects the devotion of the people to preserve and maintain their culture, in a world that changes rapidly around them.

In this tiny province of India one can get from sub tropical heat of the lower valleys to the snow clad Himalayan massifs within a few days, hiking along fast flowing rivers, terraced hills, lush valleys, to the high alpine ridges.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Darjeeling from Kathmandu/ Delhi/ Calcutta.

Day 2: Darjeeling Sightseeing.

Day 3: Drive from Darjeeling to Pemayangtse.

Day 4: Pemaynagtse sightseeing then drive to Yoksum.

Day 5: Begin Trek: Yoksum to Bakkim.

Day 6: Bakkim to Dzongri.

Day 7: Dzongri Rest Day.

Day 8: Dzongri to Thangsing.

Day 9: Thangsing to Lumaney.

Day 10: Lumaney to Gochela and back to Thangsing.

Day 11: Thangsing to Bakkim.

Day 12: Bakkim to Yoksum (End Trek).


Day 13: Drive from Yoksum to Darjeeling.


Day 14: Drive from Kalimpong to Bagdogra Airport/ Bhadrapur.
   : Goche La Trek - Sikkim
   : Sandakphu - Darjeeling
   : Singalila Ridge Trek
 
 

 

 

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