| Sikkim Tour |
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Siliguri Gangtok Pelling Darjeeling Siliguri (NJP/Bagdogra) (8 Nights/9 Days) |
Day
1
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Arrive at NJP/Bagdogra/Bhadrapur.
Departure to Gangtok 120 km/ 4 hrs drive. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day
2 |
Gangtok sightseeing: -
Visit Enchey monastery, cottage industries flower festival show (seasonal), research institute of tibetology, Do-Drul-Chorten. Overnight halt. |
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Day
3
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| Gangtok halt: -Visit Tsomgo Lake (alt 12,400 ft), lake length 780 m width 33 m depth 55m. 34-km/ travel time 4 hrs. Return to Gangtok. Evening free for shopping. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day
4 |
| After breakfast departure to Pelling via Rabongla Legship. Lunch at Legship at Trishna Hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 5 |
Pelling Sightseeing
Visit Pemayangtse monastery and Rabdantse Palace in Ruins (alt 2085m), Sangascholing monastery and other points |
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| Day 6 |
Pelling halt -
visit Kechopari lake 195m (6400ft) or wishing lake. Kanchedzonga waterfall (15 km), Yoksum, Norbugang monastery and the Chorten, Kartok Lake and back to pelling. Overnight in hotel. |
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| Day 7 |
| Departure to Darjeeling 118 km/6 hrs via Teesta valley and Melli. Overnight in hotel. |
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| Day 8 |
Darjeeling Sightseeing.
Morning sunrise view from Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, War Memorial, Ghoom Monastery, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. After lunch visit to Rock Garden. Overnight in hotel. |
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| Day
9 |
| Departure to NJP/Bagdogra for onward journey. |
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Table
2 |
Siliguri Pelling Yoksom Gangtok Siliguri
(6 Nights/7Days) |
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Day
1
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| Arrival at Bagdogra / NJP and departure to Pelling. Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day
2
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Pelling Sightseeing
Visit Pemayangtse monastery and Rabdantse Palace in Ruins (alt 2085m), Changey waterfalls 30 km, Singshorg Bridge (25 km). Overnight in hotel. |
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| Day
3 |
After breakfast
departure to Yuksom via Khechopari lake (Alt. 1951 m) or wishing lake. After lunch at Yuksom visit Karthok lake, Norbugang Monastery, Dubdi monastery. Overnight in hotel. |
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Day
4
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Early morning
departure to Legship via Tashiding, on the way visits the Rangeet water rafting. After lunch at Trishna hotel. Departure towards Gangtok via Rabongla. Overnight in hotel. |
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Day
5
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| Gangtok Halt: Sightseeing around Gangtok |
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Day
6 |
Visit Tsomgo Lake
(alt 3,753 m) 15 km/ 4 hrs. After visiting return back to Gangtok and evening free for shopping. Overnight in hotel. |
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Day
7 |
| Departure to Siliguri/NJP/Bagdogra. |
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Table
3 |
Monastery Tour
(4 Nights/5 Days) |
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Day
1
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| Arrival at Gangtok, transfer to hotel. Overnight in hotel. |
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Day
2 |
| Visit Phodong monastery, Labrang monastery. It belongs to the Karugpa Sect. Enchary monastery (Built by the 8th Chogyal around 1840), Tibetology. |
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Day
3 |
| Drive to Rumtek monastery (24 kms). Afternoon proceed towards Pelling. Overnight in hotel. |
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Day
4 |
After breakfast
visit Pemayangtse monastery, Sangascholing monastery built in 1697 (6,840 ft) and proceeds towards Yuksom via Kechopari Lake. Overnight in hotel. |
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Day
5 |
Yuksom visit
the Dubdi monastery (Dubdi means The Retreat built in 1700) and drive to Tashiding monastery built in 1717 by Ngadak Sempa Chempo during region of the 3rd Chogyal Chakdernamgyal and departure towards NJP/ Darjeeling by jeep. Tour ends. |
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Table
4 |
Yumthang Package tour
(2 Nights/3 Days) |
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Day
1
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Departure to Lachung early morning
(1,100 ft) 140 km.Enroute lunch at Morgan 79 km Shingic (5 km) from Morgan is a beautiful spot full of flora and fauna. Dinner and overnight at trekkers hut/ hotel. |
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Day
2
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Depart Lachung for Yumthang
24 km (1200 ft). The yark graded meadows, carpeted by Primulas, lined by Rhododendrons. Vist the hot spring. Back to Lachung. Halt at Lachung. |
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Day
3
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| After
Breakfast departure to Gangtok. |
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| Sikkim Trekking |
Table
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Dzongri Trek
(Tour 11 Nights/12 Days)
(Trek 4 Nights / 5 Days) |
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Day
1 |
Arrive at NJP/Bagdogra/Bhadrapur.
Drive to Gangtok 120 km/ 4 hrs drive. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day
2 |
Gangtok sightseeing: -
Visit Enchey monastery, Research Institute of Tibetology. Arrangement for Trekking permits. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day
3 |
Departure from Gangtok to Yuksom via Rabongla
Tashiding (145 km / 6 hrs) alt 1780 m (5840 ft). Overnight at hotel. |
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Day
4 |
Trek begins:
Yuksom via Bakhim 2744 m (9,000 ft) to Tsokha (alt 3,006 m) 16 km/ 6 hrs. Overnight in trekkers hut/tent. |
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Day
5 |
Trek Tsokha
Dzongri (Alt 4030 m) 10 km / 5 hrs. Overnight in trekkers hut / tents. |
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Day
6 |
Dzongri halt:
Excursion around Dzongri. Overnight in trekkers hut / tents. |
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Day
7 |
| Trek back to Tsokha. Halt |
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| Day 8 |
| Tsokha Yuksom . Overnight in hotel. Trek ends |
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| Dat 9 |
| Departure to Pelling via Khechopari lake (Wishing Lake). Overnight in hotel. |
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| Day 10 |
Drive to Darjeeling via Jorethang Tukver Tea Estate.
Overnight in hotel. |
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| Day 11 |
Darjeeling sightseeing
Early morning visit tiger hill for watching sunrise, Batasia Loop, War Memorial, Ghoom Monastery, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. Overnight in hotel. |
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Day
12 |
| Departure to NJP/Bagdogra/Bhadrapur, tour ends. |
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Table
2 |
Goecha-la Trek
(12 Nights / 13 Days) |
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| Day
1 |
Arrival at Gangtok from NJP/Bagdogra airport.
Overnight in hotel. |
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| Day
2 |
| Gangtok sightseeing: - Visit Enchey monastery, Research Institute of Tibetology. Arrangement for Trekking permits. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day
3 |
Drive to Yuksom 139 km / 6 hrs ( alt 1780 m).
Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day
4 |
Trek begins:
Yuksom via Bakhim 2744 m (9,000 ft) to Tsokha (alt 3,006 m) 16 km / 6 hrs. Overnight in trekkers hut/tent. |
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| Day
5 |
Trek Tsokha
Dzongri (Alt 4030 m) 10 km / 5 hrs. Overnight in trekkers hut / tents. |
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| Day
6 |
| Dzongri halt, 4500 m (Acclimatization) Excursion around Dzongri. Overnight in trekkers hut / tents. |
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| Day
7 |
Dzongri
Thangsing (alt 3780 m) 6 km/ 3hrs. Overnight in trekkers hut/ tents. |
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| Day
8 |
Thangsing
Lampokhri excursion. Overnight in tent. |
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| Day
9 |
| Thangsing Samiti Lake 2 km/ 2 hrs (4308 m). Overnight in trekkers hut/tent. |
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| Day
10 |
| Samiti Lake Goecha-la Samiti Lake Thangsing Lake (12 km to and fro 7 hrs (alt 4,942 m). Overnight in tent. |
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| Day
11 |
| Thangsing – Tsokha.
Overnight in tent. |
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| Day
12 |
| Tsokha – Yuksom.
Overnight in hotel. Trek ends. |
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| Day
13 |
| Departure to Pelling/Darjeeling/NJP/Bagdogra for onward journey. |
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Table
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Rhododendron Trek
(15 Nights/16 Days) |
| Day
1 |
| Transfer
to Darjeeling (2134 m) by surface 90 km/
4 hrs drive. Overnight in hotel. |
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| Day
2 |
At
Darjeeling full day sightseeing.
Morning
sunrise view from Tiger Hill, Batasia
Loop, War Memorial, Ghoom Monastery,
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and
Tibetan self help center. Overnight in
hotel. |
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| Day
3 |
| Transfer
to Pemayangtse (2085 m) 118 km – 6
hrs journey via teesta valley and entering
Sikkim via Melli. Overnight in hotel. |
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| Day
4 |
| Morning
visit to the Pemayangtse and Sangascholing
monasteries. Drive to Yuksom (1780 m)
43 km/2 hrs drive. Overnight in hotel. |
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| Day
5 |
| Trek
Begins: Yuksom – Tsokha (alt 3006
m) 16 km/6hrs. Overnight at trekkers
hut/tent. |
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| Day
6 |
Trek
uphill Tsokha to Dzongri
(Alt 4030) 10
km/ 5hrs (Acclimatization). Overnight
in trekker’s hut/tents. |
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| Day
7 |
| Trek
downhill Dzongri to Thangsing (Alt 3780m)
6 km/3 hrs. Overnight in trekker’s
hut/ tents. |
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| Day
8 |
| Trek
Thangsing to Lake Samity (Alt 4308 m)
2 km/ 1½ hrs. Overnight in Trekkers
hut/Tent. |
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| Day
9 |
| Early
morning trek up to Goecha-La (4,942 m).
5 km uphill to get splendid views of
the magnificent mountains. Return to
Thangsing for overnight camp. |
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| Day
10 |
| Return
trek Thangsing to Dzongri. Overnight in
trekker’s hut/tent. |
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| Day
11 |
| Trek
Dzongri to Bakhim (Alt 2744 m) 12 km /
4 hrs. Overnight in trekker’s hut/tent. |
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| Day
12 |
| From
Bakhim trek downhill to Yuksom – 14
km / 5 hrs. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day
13 |
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| Day
14 |
| Transfer
from Yuksom to Gangtok (1780 m) 123 km
/ 6 hrs via Tashiding. Overnight in hotel |
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| Day
15 |
| Gangtok sightseeing. Visit Enchey monastery, cottage industry, Institute of Tibetology. Overnight in hotel |
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| Day
16 |
| Departure for Bagdogra/NJP 124 km (5 hrs drive). For onward journey. |
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Table
4 |
Pilgrimage Trek.
(11 Nights/12 Days) |
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| Day
1 |
| Pemayangtse
(Alt 2082 m) – Yuksom (1780
m) 16 km / 6 – 8 hrs trek. |
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| Day
2 |
| Yuksom
to Bakhim (Alt 2744 m) 14 km/ 6 hrs
trek. |
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| Day
3 |
| Bakhim
to Dzongri (Alt 4030 m) 12 km/4 hrs
trek. |
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| Day
4 |
| Dzongri
to Thangsing (Alt 3780 m) 6 km /
4 hrs trek. |
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| Day
5 |
| Thangsing – Chemathang (Alt 4800 m) 8 km / 6 hrs trek. |
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| Day
6 |
| Chemathang – Gocha-la ( Alt 4942 m) 5 km / 3 hrs trek. |
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| Day
7 |
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| Day
8 |
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| Day
9 |
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| Day
10 |
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| Day
11 |
| Yuksom – Tashiding
(1470 m) 6 to 7 hrs trek. |
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| Day
12 |
| Tashiding – Legship
(520 m) 4 to 5 hrs trek. Departure
for onwards journey. |
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Table
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Other
Treks |
Day
1 |
| Phalut – Singelia – Chimabhajan
Trek |
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| Day
2 |
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| Day
3 |
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| Day
4 |
| Tashi
view point to Tingur trek route. |
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| Day
5 |
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| Day
6 |
| Lingzey
to Tolung Gompa trek. |
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| Day
7 |
| HMI
base camp – Bothak – Laxmipokhari
trek |
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| Day
8 |
| Lachen
to Green lake trek. |
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Sikkim Adventures
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Sikkim: with
it's spectacular mountainous
terrain offers opportunities
for mountaineering, trekking,
river rafting, yak safaris,
mountain biking and gliding. |
It is impossible to visualize Sikkim without seeing it in the boarder context of the Himalayas. The unspoiled natural splendor and tranquility of the countryside has made certain regions in Sikkim ideal for trekking. These mountains, which form an intrinsic part of the lives of the Sikkimese, also offer adventure to the brave hearted. Listen to the sound of the wind among the trees, feel the way of the rocks, watch the snow clad peaks as you trek up a mountainside, dwarfed by the ramparts of echoing cliffs. |
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Trekking
from Yuksom situated
5,800 feet above sea
level to Dzongri at
13,800 feet takes 2
days. All along the
route one is amazed
and spellbound by the
spectacular mountain
scenes. For those who
would like to push
themselves more, the
trek from Dzongri to
Goechala, is equally
rewarding, through
spectacular majestic,
mountain ranges. |
| If you feel so inclined you can go on a yak safari - an experience unique
to Sikkim. |
| For those who want to see some white water action - get ready for the
sparkling ice-cold mountain rivers of Sikkim. River rafting tours and
kayaking are organized on the Tista and Rangeet Rivers. |
| The adventurous at heart may indulge in the following activities that
Sikkim has to offer: Mountaineering, Trekking, River Rafting, Yak Safari,
Mountain Biking and Gliding. |
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Mountaineering:
The first European to explore the Khangchendzonga area was Douglas W. Fresfield who reached its base in1899 from the Green Lake Basin area. A German expedition led by Paul Bauer made the first attempt to reach the summit in 1929 followed by another attempt in 1931 when they reached an altitude of 26,000 ft. In 1955, Charles Evans reached Khangchendzonga, a few feet below the summit from the Nepal side. In1977, an expedition led by Major |
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Prem Chand reached a few feet below the summit. In 1987, an Assam Rifles expedition attempted the peak. In 1991, an Indo-Japanese expedition led by Hukam Singh and Yoshio Ogata reached the summit of the peak.
The Kabru was first climbed in 1935 by a British, C. R. Cooke. The Pyramid Peak was first conquered in1949 by a Swiss, R. Dittert. A British, A. M. Kallas, climbed the Paunhri in 1911. The summit of Siniolchu was first reached by a German in 1936. It was later again climbed by the famous Sikkimese Everester Sonam Gyatso. Pandim was climbed in 1993 by a team from the Sonam Gyatso Mountaineering Institute.
The summit of Rathong was reached by an Indian expedition in 1964. |
| Trekking |
Yuksom- Dzongri- Goecha La Trek
Yuksom (1630m) - Bakhim (2,740 m) - Tsokha (3050 m) - Pethang ( 3,760m) - Dzongri (4025 m)--Thangshing / Bikbari (3,840 m) - Samiti Lake (4,200 m) - Goecha La (4,940 m) and back. |
One of the most popular treks in Sikkim, the trek to Bakhim is scenic
and invigorating with more than 20 varieties of rhododendrons setting
the forest aflame with colors. Dzongri at 3,963 m welcomes the climber
with a heavenly close-up of the Khangchendzonga. The sunset views leave
memories of a spectacular Sikkim.
Trekkers' huts en route are the best places to stay. During the season,
there is not sufficient accommodation, so it is imperative to carry tents. |
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| Some of the other treks that can be organized through Sikkim Tourism
or recognized travel agencies are: |
Monastery Trek
An 11 day, relatively leisurely trek that is spiritually elevating. Pemayangtse - Sangacholing - Khecheopalri - Dubdi - Sinon - Tashiding - Ralang . |
Rhododendron Trek
(March - May, when the rhododendrons are in bloom) Naya Bazar - Hilley / Soreng - Varsey - Dentam - Pemayangtse. |
Khangchendzonga Trek
A 15-day incredible trek that gives you enchanting views of Mt. Khangchendzonga that will remain with you forever. Savour this beautiful and unspoiled area with its tiny jewel-like lakes and exotic flora and fauna against the backdrop of the majestic Khangchendzonga. |
No technical climbing experience is necessary as most of the treks are
between 6,000 and 14,000 feet. However one needs to be totally fit. Camping
and trekking equipment is available on hire from the tourism department
and from reputed travel agents. Whenever you are planning a trek, keep
in mind the need to acclimatize gradually to avoid high altitude sickness. |
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River Rafting
River rafting enthusiasts have two rivers, the Tista and Rangeet gushing through Himalayan country. The Tista experience takes you rafting from Makha down to Sirwani and Sirwani to Rangpo. The Rangeet expedition is from Sikip to Nayabazar to Melli. Beginners as well as experienced adventure enthusiasts can seek the assistance of the Department of Tourism and recognized travel agents for arranging river- rafting trips. |
Tista Experience
Makha - Sirwani - Bardang - Rongpo
Rangeet Experience
Sikip - Jorethang - Majitar - Melli |
Kayaking
Kayaking is undertaken on the Tista and is arranged for special groups. Some experience in kayaking is required. Kayaks are available with Sikkim Tourism. |
Yak Safari
A safari with a difference. Yak Safaris are organized from Dzongri onwards
by Sikkim Tourism as well as private travel agencies on prior booking.
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Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking is another adventure activity that has been recently introduced in Sikkim. Most of the roads in Sikkim are negotiable by mountain bikes. This sport is eliciting interest and will increasingly grow more popular in Sikkim in the near future. This sport is being promoted in most parts of North Sikkim and West Sikkim. Sikkim Tourism helps you organize a trip. |
Gliding
Gliding in North Sikkim and Jorethang in West Sikkim is a new activity being promoted by Sikkim Tourism. |
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Sikkim Code of Conduct
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We, Junction Tours and Travels are committed to the following principles of eco-tourism, and we ask you, our visitors to do the likewise. |
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Conserve Sikkim's natural and cultural heritage |
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| Do not trample high altitude vegetation; do not pick any flowers or medicinal plants. |
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| Do not disturb wildlife or its habitat. |
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| Do not purchase endangered parts or antique-cultural artifacts |
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Avoid use of fuel wood-use alternative fuels |
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| Lingzey
to Tolung Gompa trek. |
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| HMI
base camp – Bothak – Laxmipokhari
trek |
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Leave all camps and trails clean Plants should be left to flourish in their natural. Environment helps your guides and porters to follow conservation measures. |
| i |
| Separate and properly dispose of litter burn burnable, bury bio degradable, and carry our all other non-biodegradable materials for deposit at designated trash sites or for recycling. |
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| Use toilet tents on all treks, set up and used in all environmentally, sound manner so as to avoid pollution of water sources (at least 100m away) |
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| Use established campsites and Kitchen sites and avoid trenching around tents. |
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Practice Conservation |
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| Avoid high fuel consumptive menu items, e.g. menu selections. |
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| Repackage food into re-usable containers to reduce wastes. |
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| Reduce waste by depacking and repacking |
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| 5 |
Practice proper hygiene and sanitation. |
| i |
| Teach all staffs about personal hygiene, sanitation, kitchen and camp routines. |
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| ii |
| Properly treat the drinking water and uncooked vegetables for clients. |
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| Dispose of washing water well away from streams and use biodegradable soaps. |
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Take responsibility for staff and porter welfare |
| i |
| Provide adequate warm clothing, sleeping bags cover, shoes, snow gear, food for cooking, stoves and fuel, and take care of hired staffs. |
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| Periodically train staff first in first- aid guide responsibilities, sanitation etc. |
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Properly brief clients before leaving on a trek. |
| i |
| Address cultural "do's" and "don'ts". Environmentally friendly behavior, safety precautions, proper dress and respect for local beliefs. Peoples and religious sites. |
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| Plan days for altitude acclimatization when ascending, know how to identify and treat altitude illness and how to provide emergency rescue. |
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Respect local traditions, customs, values and sentiments to help them protect local cultures and maintain local pride. |
| i |
| Respect
privacy when taking photograph. |
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| Refrain
from giving money to children
since it will encourage
begging. |
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| Respects
for local etiquette earns
you respect. |
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| Let
Himalayas change you -
Do not change them. |
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| Protect
the natural environment. |
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| Leave
the campsite cleaner than
you have found it. |
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| viii |
| Limit
deforestation - make no
open fires. |
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| ix |
| Burn
dry papers and packets
in a safe place. |
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| Keep
local water clean and avoid
using pollutants. |
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