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Day 01: Arrive Kolkotta
Day 02: Kolkotta - Pelling via Bagdogra
Day 03: Pelling - Uttarey (1,965 metres)
Upon arrival report to the Police station for the record. Full day
for the proper acclimatisation and the local visits including the
nunnery perched on top of the hill lock. Overnight at the lodge.
Day 04: Uttrey - Chewa (3,170 metres)
We begin our trek with a walk out of the Uttarey village towards Chittrey.
We will negotiate the river crossing and an uphill walk through the
semi tropical forest to reach Chittrey, a flat green pasture land
where we will stop for lunch. Nice view of the Rhododendron forest
from the flat pasture land. We will continue our uphill walk till
we reach Chewa. There is a police check post for recording the necessay
information. Chewa is located on the top of the hill from where the
border with Nepal is demarcated. The white piller-like structure is
the only way to find out if we are in Nepal or in Sikim. Rest of the
time atleisure. Overnight at the camp. Walking duration: 05 - 06 hours.
Day 05: Chewa - Dhud (3,715 metres)
Today is the mixture of both the uphill and the down hill walk along
the India-Nepal border called the Falakay Dhara. The vegetation becomes
more barren but very scenic with views of the country side and cow
herds on both the Neapl and the India side. On a clear day, we can
have a beautiful view of Darjeeling from here. The final hours of
the walk is on the loose stones to reach our camp site a Dhud. Walking
duration: 06 - 07 hours.
Day 06: Dhor - Sikkim Megu (4,045
metres) Rise up to the beautiful early morning sunrise
on the Kanchendzonga ranges including the Kumbarkarna and Kanchendzonga.
This mountain ranges will not leave us from here onwards. A relatively
easy day today with a steep walk for an hour to reach Kokchey Deorali
(hidden valley) from where we descend for an hour to Kokchey. A flat
walk for an hour and half will reach us to Sikkim Megu where there
is trekkers hut. View of the Dafey Bhir (the highlight of the trek)
is visible from here. Overnight at the camp. Walking duration: 04
hours.
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07: Sikkim Megu - Parey Megu/Garakhet
Megu (land) on the Indian part is Sikkim Megu and on the Nepal side
is Parey Megu, where we are headed today. The imposing Dafey Bhir
is clearly visible today. The walk is a mixture of both the uphill
and the downhill one but shorter day today tp prepare ourself for
the longer and the more difficut one tomorrow. Depending on the water
condition we will camp either at Parey Megu or in Garakhet where there
is a trekkers hut. Camp overnight Walking duration: 04 hour.
Day 08: Parey Megu/Gararkhet
- Dafey Bhir Meadow (4,400 metres) - Gomathang (3,725 metres) An early
start to negotiate the difficult Dafey Bhir today. The walk is the
mixture of both the steep uphill and down hill one. The Lam Pokhari
lake is enroute. After negotiating the twin pass of Dafey Bhir, we
will take the steep decend for an hour to reach our beautiful camp
site at Gomathang. The final part of the steep descend is through
the dense forest of Rhododendron. Walking duration: 07 - 08 hours.
Day 09: Gomuthang - Baktok.
Excursion to Majur Pokhari (peacock lake) A relatively easy day today.
We will take an hours walk to our camp site from where we will take
the 05 - 06 hours excursion to Majur Pokhari, the lake. This lake
is a very sacred lake for the local community. Camp overnight.
Day 10: Boktok - Pangden (4,210 metres)
A beautiful walk of both the uphill and down hill one but not very
steep, with the Kanchenjunga mountain ranges overlooking you. After
3 hours walk we will come across a small lake at Yangshep. Most of
the walk is on the barren stony part till we reach our site wheret
here is a trekkers hut. Beautiful view of the Kanchenjunga ranges.
Walking duration: 06 - 07 hours.
Day 11: Pangden - Dzongri (3,890 metres)
An early morning sun rise view over Mt.Kanchenjunga can be best view
from Pangdin. After breakfast we will take the steep descend to negotiate
the river crossing and continuing an uphill walk. Beautiful view of
the mountain ranges all around. Here we will be entering the forest
of Rhododendron and we will cross various trekkers hut enroute. We
will reach Dzongri where there is tourist lodge. Camp overnight. Walking
duration: 04 - 05 hours.
Day 12: Dzongri - Bakhim
An easy day with a steep down walk through the Rhododendron forest
to reach the camsite at Bakhim. Overnight at the camp.
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Day
13: Bakhim - Yuksom Further
down walk crossing a bridge enroute and the walk in the forest of
Rhododendron and semi tropical forest to reach Yuksom, the first capital
of Sikkim. At leisure to visit the stone coronation, the Dubdi monastery
and the small market. Overnight at the lodge.
Day 14: Yuksom - Gangtok,
enroute tashiding. After breakfast depart for Gangtok, the capital
of Sikkim, enroute visit the beautiful Tashiding monastery where you
will find the beautiful stone engraving of "Om Mane Padme Hun" all
around. The beautiful monastery is approachable by 15 minutes walk
from the main road. Further continue drive to reach Gangtok. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 15: Gangtok Full day
local visit including the Lal Bazzar, the busy market place of Gangtok.Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 16: Gangtok - Darjeeling
Today we will depart for Darjeeling, the tea capital of the world,
enroute an excursion visit to Rumtek, the headseat of the Karmapa
sect. upon arrival check in atthe hotel. Rest of the time at leisure
in town.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 17: Darjeeling Full
day local visit including the Mountaineering Institute and the Zoo
to spot the Snow Leopard and Red Panda. Also take the toy train ride
to Batasia Loop. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 18: Darjeeling - Bagdogra
- Kolkotta.
After breakfast depart for Bagdogra for Kolkotta.
KOLKOTTA
PART
Hotel Heera International: $33/$38 on BB sgle/dble (18% tax extra)
Hotel Airport transfers: $30/car/04 pax
City tour (local): $50/car/04 pax
Farewell dinner: $11/pax
COST (Main Itinerary) Per Pax:
(min 02 pax) US$ 850
Cost Includes
§ accommodation on the twin
sharing basis with all meals except on major cities like Kolkotta,
Gangtok and Pelling.
§ transportation and sight
seeing by jeep as per the itinerary
§ the services of the guide/escort
throughout the tour.
§ Permits, entrance and all
applicable taxes.
Cost excludes
§ Kolkotta part transfers
and hotels
§ Flight at Kolkotta -
Bagdogra US$100 per person per sector.
§ personal expenses like
telephone, films, insurance, tips, etc.
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