Sikkim Easy Trek

Sikkim Easy Trek: Complete Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi airport, meet and greet with our office representative, assistance and transfer to hotel.

Afternoon half day city tour. Drive past Red Fort & Chandni Chowk Bazar, Khari Baoli spice market. Visit Jama Masjid (Mosque). Shah Jahan (King of the World) founded the city of Shahjanabad, now referred to as Old Delhi, in 1648. Opposite the fort is the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in the world, built by Shah Jahan to dominate his city. Raj Gath: The memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated after his assassination. Qutab Minar: The building complex dated back on the onset of Muslim rule in India and are fine examples of Afghan architecture. Himayun’s Tomb: Build by wife of Humayun, the second mughal king. It is an early example of Mughal architecture. India Gate: The 42m high stone "Arch of Triumph", erected in the memory of Indian soldiers who died in the First World War; Drive through Rajpath "Kingsway" a VVIP area of Delhi including Rashtrapati Bhawan. Laxmi Narayan Temple: Garishly colored modern temple is erected by the industrialist Birla. This temple is dedicated to Laxmi - the goddess of wealth and Narayan - Lord Vishnu, husband of Laxmi. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Delhi – Bagdogra – Darjeeling
Flight from Delhi to Bagdogra. Meet our office representative, assistance and drive to Darjeeling check in at hotel. Evening sightseeing and acclimatization.

Afternoon visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Ropeway view point, Tibetans Refuge Centre (closed on Sunday), after lunch excursion to a Tea Garden to witness the manufacturing of world famous Darjeeling Tea. Evening walk around the colourful historical Gundri bazaar of Darjeeling now known as Chowk Bazaar for shopping or full fill of curio collection hobby. Overnight at hotel in Darjeeling.

Day 03: Darjeeling – Yuksom (123kms/ 6-7hrs)
Today we will drive to Yuksom. The base of our trek. Visit Tashi Namgyel Stone & Dubdi Monastery by walking.  Temi Tea Garden, Samdruptse, Ralang Monastery, Borong Monastery & Chardham. Dinner and overnight stay in guesthouse/tents.

Day 04: Yuksom (1785mts/ 5854ft) – Tsokh (3000mts/ 9840ft) (14kms/ 5-6hrs)
The trail from Yuksom starts at the local market and follows main road towards the north. The trail climbs gently out of the valley and hugs the right bank of the Ratong Chu River, which can be heard thundering through the gorge below. The trail crosses over four bridges to climb steeply towards north-west to the small settlement of Bakhim. Continue for another 3kms through forest of magnolia and rhododendron to reach Tshokh. On arrival set campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 05: Tsokh – Dzongri (4030mts/ 13218ft) (10kms/ 5-6hrs)
On this day the trail passes through the village of Tshokh and continues to climb north through the forest of rhododendron to the alp of Phidang (3650 m) taking around 3 hrs to complete the ascent. Continue further towards Dzongri. On arrival set campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 06: Rest day & Acclimatise at Dzongri
The day is for rest and acclimatization. On this day one can savour views of the mountain peaks by climbing up to Dzongri Top. From here you get a panoramic view of Kabru (7353 m), Ratong (6678 m), Kanchenjunga (8534 m), Koktang (6147 m), Pandim (6691 m) and Narsing (5825 m). Towards the west, the Singalila Ridge, which separates Sikkim from Nepal, can be seen. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 07: Dzongri – Tshokh (10kms/ 4-5hrs)
Start retracing steps descending towards Tsokha by going through a bypass route directly to Tsokha. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 08: Tshokh – Yuksom (14kms/ 5-6hrs) – Darjeeling (123kms/ 6hrs)
Retrace steps towards Yuksom on the final day of the trek. The going is easier as the path is mainly downhill. From here drive to Darjeeling. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

Day 09: Darjeeling – Bagdogra - Delhi (123kms / 4hrs)
Early morning drive to Bagdogra and take flight for Delhi. on arrival at Delhi transfer to international airport to catch onwards flight.