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 Trip
Grade: Moderate
Trek Duration : 11 day Hotel : 5 nights
Total Days: 17 |
| Kanchenjunga
Sanctuary |
| The clouds play a dramatic
symphony as the vapour boils up silently out of
the deep valleys, taking fantastic shapes - a sight
to behold. As you stand in awe, the silence is broken
by the sound of bells, signalling a monastery ahead.
The smell of burning juniper marks a village and
then, gently the swirling mist reveals the threshold
of a holy monastery - one of 67 in Sikkim. This
is the experience of Sikkim. |
Sikkim
is a perfect destination for travellers in search of
enchantment, tranquility or adventure. A jewel embedded
in snow-clad mountains, Sikkim is a primeval land that
is unlike anywhere else. Its rugged and dramatic terrain
has elevation variations ranging from 284 m. to 8540
m. This land of mystery and myths casts an enchanted
spell that holds visitors enthralled. A land so rich
in tradition and steeped in religion, it is truly one
of the most special places on earth.
Sikkim is located in the eastern Himalaya, sitting between
Nepal and Bhutan, while to the north lies eastern Tibet.
It is a mountainous kingdom, well known for providing
stunning views of Kanchenjunga (8598m), the world’s
third highest mountain which straddles the border with
Nepal. It is also a land rich in flora and fauna and
has a diverse ethnic mix with rich cultural traditions.
The people are predominantly Buddhist and there are
many active monasteries where traditional and ancient
rituals are practiced in an atmosphere of peace and
serenity.
Our trek starts from Yuksom (1770 m), the trail climbs
through dense semi tropical forests, before changing
to rhododendron, pine, azalea, and giant oak. The trekking
is not difficult and follows delightful trails. Spectacular
views of Kanchenjunga, Pandim and other peaks of the
Singalila ridge, separating Sikkim from Nepal, are visible
for the entire trek. We then trek back to Yuksom and
visit Gangtok, Sikkim’s hilltop capital. Eventually,
we spend two delightful and relaxing nights among the
tea gardens in nearby Kalimpong.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival
Gangtok, transfer to hotel
Day 02: Full day city tours, hotel
Day 03: Drive to Yuksum, commence trek,
camp
Day 14: Drive to Pemayangtse, hotel
Day 15: Leisure day in Pemayangtse,
hotel
Day 16: Drive to Siliguri, hotel
Day 17: Transfer to airport for final
departure
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