Sikkim, Sikkim Tour, Trekking in Sikkim Tour
Trekking in Sikkim Tour
(18 Days / 17 Nights)
(Delhi-Bagdogra-Darjeeling-Pemayangtse-Yuksom-Bakhim-Dzongri-Thangshing-Chemathang-Goeche La-Chemathang- Thangshing-Dzongri-Tshoka-Yuksom-Gangtok-Kalimpong-Bagdogra-Delhi)

Trekking in Sikkim Tour gives the visitors a complete over viewing of the Himalayan destinations that Eastern Himalayas has to offer. Sikkim is the second smallest state in India. Trekking in Sikkim Tour will start as well as end in Yuksom. Yuksom is also the trekking base of Sikkim.

Day 1: Delhi
Around midnight arrival in
New Delhi. The cosmopolitan city and capital Delhi is the main gateway for travellers. Upon arrival, you will be met by an Indo Vacations representative and transferred to the hotel.

Day 2: Delhi - Bagdogra (by air) - Darjeeling
In the morning we drive to the airport for the flight to Bagdogra. After the arrival in Bagdogra we proceed north of the state through the coniferous forests and terraced tea gardens to Darjeeling. Darjeeling (place of the thunderbolt) has spectacular scenery. Due to its altitude of 2134 m and soothing temperature in summers Darjeeling has become a famous hill resort in India. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Darjeeling. In the evening enjoy the beautiful surroundings at Darjeeling.

Day 3: Darjeeling
Very early in the morning we drive to Tiger Hill (around 11 km) to enjoy the sunrise. Tiger Hill (2590 m) is the highest point in this area. There is a breathtaking view of the sunrise on the Kanchenjunga mountains. Mount Everest (8842 m) is also visible on a clear day. The moments of sunrise from Tiger Hill are described by most of the visitors as unforgettable. After viewing the Tiger Hill we visit the Yiga Choling monastery, built in 1850. It has the 14ft. Maitriya Buddha statue. After visiting monastery drive back to the hotel. After having breakfast we visit the institute of Mountaineering where we get the detailed information about the natural surrounding and the habitants of this area and Zoological Park where you can see the rare Himalayan animals like the Snow leopard, Tibetan Wolf, Himalayan Black Bear, Red Panda, Siberian Tiger etc.

Day 4: Darjeeling - Pemayangtse (Pelling)

Today we leave the state of West Bengal and drive through the forests and tea gardens to Pemayangtse (The perfect Sublime Lotus) in Sikkim. Sikkim is the second smallest state in India. Sikkim, in the East Himalayas is sandwiched between Nepal to its west and Bhutan to its east. Sikkim has so rich of flora, fauna and a diverse ethnic and cultural population as no other state in India.


Day 5: Pemayangtse (Pelling) - Yuksom

Today after having breakfast we visit the headquarter of the Nyingama sect in
Pemayangtse. Then we will drive further to Kechopari Lake. Kechopari means the wishing lake. The water in this lake is placid and crystal clear. This lake is situated on the road to Yuksom. After visiting the lake we drive to Yoksum, the trekking base of Sikkim. In the evening arrive in Yuksom. Yuksom was the first capital of Sikkim and it was here that the first Chogyal was consecrated by the three holy Lamas. The place where the ceremony take place in the year 1642 can still be seen there.

Day 6: Yuksom - Bakhim

Today you will start trekking from Yuksom to Bakhim for about 12 km.

Day 7: Bakhim - Dzongri

Today you will start trekking from Bakhim to Dzongri for about 10 km.

Day 8: Dzongri - Thangshing

Today you will start trekking from Dzongri to Thangshing for about 8 km.

Day 9: Thangshing - Chemathang (Samiti Lake)

Today you will start trekking from Thangshing to Chemathang (Samiti Lake).

Day 10: Chemathang (Samiti Lake) - Goeche La - Chemathang

In the early morning you will start trekking to Goeche La and then trek back to Chemathang. The total distance will be covered for 15 km.


Day 11: Chemathang - Thangshing

Today you will start trekking from Chemathang (Samiti Lake) to Thangshing.

Day 12: Thangshing - Dzongri

Today you will start trekking from Thangshing to Dzongri.

Day 13: Dzongri - Tshoka

Today you will start trekking from Dzongri to Tshoka.

Day 14: Tshoka - Yuksom

Today you will start trekking from Tshoka to Yuksom and end you trekking at Yuksom.

Day 15: Yuksom - Gangtok

In the morning drive from Yuksom to Gangtok In the way visit Tashiding Monastery.

Day 16: Gangtok

Today we have full day sightseeing in Gangtok. In Gangtok, we will visit the Rumtek Monastery, Tibetology Institute, Enchey Monastery and Bazaar. After having sightseeing in Gangtok, drive back to Martam. The
Enchey monastery is believed to be 200 years old. The monks of this monastery belong to the Mahayana Buddhism. The unique Research Institute of Tibetology is situated on a hilltop which was established in 1958 to promote research on Tibet and Mahayana Buddhism. Here we will see the biggest collection of Tibetan scripts and an excellent collection of rare Tankhas, bronze and cult objects.

Day 17: Gangtok - Kalimpong

Today we drive from Gangtok to Kalimpong. Kalimpong, a remote hill station has been a meeting point of the once "three closed lands" on the trade route to Tibet. The beautiful mountain scenery and the abundance of flowers have made Kalimpong an attractive resort. In the afternoon visit Doorpin Monastery and Bazaar.


Day 18: Kalimpong - Bagdogra - Delhi (by air)

In the morning drive from Kalimpong to Bagdogra airport to catch flight to Delhi. In the afternoon arrive in Delhi.

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Our Services Include:
      Accommodation in double rooms on twin sharing basis with bath and WC in the
         chosen category.
      American/continental Breakfast.
      Services of qualified local guides (English speaking or languages of your choice)
         at every place of sightseeing.
      All Transfers and departures on arrival and departure by Indo Vacations
         representative.
       All Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an air-conditioned Car with
         driver.


Exclusions:

      Any Kind of Personal Expenses such as Tips, Laundry, Telephone Bills and Alcoholic
         beverages.
      Camera Fees (Still or Movie).
      Any Flight Charges.
      Monument Entrances.
      Unspecified Meals etc.

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