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Kanchenjunga Base Trek
Overview
On the border of Sikkim and Nepal, Kanchenjunga is the world’s third highest mountain, and this exciting trekking itinerary takes you within a stone’s throw of its gigantic bulk. Ascending through beautiful landscapes of grassy meadows, rhododendron forests of and rushing streams, we’ll reach the breathtaking heights of this little-visited part of the eastern Himalayas. You’ll also have the chance to explore the fascinating centres of Gangtok and Darjeeling and the local Buddhist culture.
Tour Highlights
- Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim nestled within the high peaks of the eastern Himalayas.
- Dzongri, one of the famous key halting points in Sikkim.
- Thangshing, the highest peak of Kanchenjunga.
- Samiti Lake, a glacial lake in the Onglathang Valley.
- Goecha La, a spectacular mountain pass in Sikkim.
- Darjeeling, a beautiful hill station famous for its tea plantations.
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Day 1 - Arrive in Delhi, the national capital of India, the city which is as historic as modern. After clearing immigration and customs formalities; proceed towards the arrival hall, where you will be greeted by our office representative. He will assist you to the vehicle and will take you to the Delhi Hotel. There are no activities planned for the first day, so simply relax at the Hotel and recover your energy levels or depending upon your flight schedules we can plan some. Stay Overnight in Delhi.
Overnight - Hotel
Day 2 - Morning transfer to domestic airport to board your flight for Bagdogra. Upon arrival you will be received by airport representative who will provide you transfer to Gangtok. Evening free time to enjoy local atmosphere and appreciate nature around us. Stay Overnight in Gangtok (125 kms / 3-4 hrs)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 3 - After breakfast leave for sightseeing of Gangtok visiting Phodang and Labrang monasteries. Afternoon visit to Institute of Tibetology and a Tibetan handicrafts centre. Stay Overnight in Gangtok
Overnight - Hotel
Day 4 - Morning a short drive to Rumtek monastery visit this beautiful monastery before you continue your journey to Yuksom. Arrive in the late afternoon and check in to your hotel for overnight stay. Evening optional walk up to Dubdi Monastery if time allows. (123 kms / 6-7 hrs)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 5 - This morning after breakfast start your trek through forests and rivers to Bakhim (2,790m) and lunch continue walk further another 3km through the forest of magnolia and rhododendron to reach the fairly new Tibetan village of Tsokha. Stay Overnight in camp. (Walking 5-6 hrs)
Overnight - Camp
Day 6 - Today after breakfast trek passes through the village of Tshoka and later ascending trek to Phedang (3650m). A steep climb from here brings you out of the forest from where we can enjoy views of peaks of Kanchenjunga range. Walk to Dzongri for overnight stay in camp. (Walking 5-6 hrs)
Overnight - Camp
Day 7 - Full day free for rest or exploration to climb Dzongri top which provides you the views of all nearby peaks of Kabru (7412 m), Rating, Kanchenjunga (8586 m), Koktang and Pandim (6691 m). Overnight stay in Camp.
Overnight - Camp
Day 8 - Today morning after breakfast climb the ridge initially and pass herds of yak amongst the scrub, juniper and other plantation. Later the trail descent via Prek Chu into the mixed forest leads us to the next camp at Thangsing. Overnight stay in Camp
Overnight - Camp
Day 9 - This morning the trail goes downhill to the next campsite through forests and camp before Samiti Lake at Lamuney as camping is not permitted closer to lake. During trekking you can enjoy the views of Thangshing , Khang and Pandim in addition to Kanchenjunga and Goechla peaks which make our day great. Overnight night stay in camp. (Walking 4-5 hrs)
Overnight - Camp
Day 10 - Today after breakfast the trek goes steeply up to Goecha La Pass (4,940m) followed by a gradual descent to the next campsite at Thangshing where we stay for overnight. (Walking 8-10 hrs)
Overnight - Camp
Day 11 - Today the trek descending through the valley until we take a direct route, missing out Dzongri by following a lower trail through dense rhododendron forest to reach Tsokha after a long trek. Overnight stay in Camp. ( Walking 7-8 hrs)
Overnight - Camp
Day 12 - Today we trek back towards Yuksom, via Rathong Valley and reach to your last camp site in the afternoon. Overnight stay in Camp. ( Walking 5-6 hrs)
Overnight - Camp
Day 13 - This morning say good bye to your trekking team after breakfast and board your vehicle for transfer to Darjeeling. Arrive in the afternoon and check in hotel. Rest of the day is free to explore mall road and local enjoy local atmosphere as well. Or optional sightseeing visiting Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Self Help Centre and some local monasteries if time allows. Overnight stay in hotel.(Transfer 5-6 hrs)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 14 - Morning transfer to Bagdogra airport about 2 ½ hrs. via Ghoom Monastery to catch flight back for Delhi. On arrival in Delhi transfer to hotel and evening free time. Overnight stay in Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 15 - Departure transfer to Delhi international airport for your onward destinations. .
Tour Ends
Essential Information
Base Price Includes
- Accommodation on double/ twin sharing basis as per the itinerary.
- Daily buffet breakfasts included at hotels.
- Trekking camping which includes delicious food prepared by our professional experienced trekking chef, camp boys, tentage like imported sleeping tents, Kitchen /Mess tent, toilet tent, table , camp chairs or any other logistic expenses during trekking as
- Ponies to carry trekking stuffs and clients baggage.
- All transfers and sightseeing by a Private vehicle as indicated in the itinerary.
- Services of a local sightseeing guide during sightseeing and trekking as per the itinerary.
- Monastery Entrance Fees as per the itinerary at mentioned sights.
- Representative for assistance on Arrival /Departure.
- 24/7 assistance by our support team.
Base Price Does Not Include
- International / Domestic air fare.
- Any meal other than Breakfast unless specified.
- Any service or activity charges other than those included in the inclusions.
- Supplement Cost for festival period, long weekend or peak season.
- Entrance fee at monuments and National Parks.
- Unforeseen expenses that demand changes in the itinerary like natural calamities, changes in weather, road blockages, flight/train cancellations and any medical emergency or evacuations.
- Travel insurance and Visa
- Expenses of a personal nature- Staff Tips, Laundry, phone calls, soft or alcoholic drinks, excess baggage charges, camera and Video fee or any other expanses which are not mentioned in above inclusion list.
- Oxygen Cylinder facility for high altitude
- All government taxes as applicable.
More Information
This classic trek through the eastern Himalayas, journeys from Yuksom to Samiti Lake and onwards to the dizzy heights of Goecha La (4,940m), a high pass situated right beneath the towering massif of Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586m). Setting out from Gangtok, the enchanting capital of Sikkim, we head to beautiful Yuksom and continue via Tshoka, Dzongri, Thangshing and the spectacular Samiti Lake to Goecha La. The trail passes through lush vegetation, rhododendron forests and remote villages. We camp in beautiful meadows surrounded by the magnificent panorama of the Himalayan peaks. Dzongri is situated at an altitude of about 4,020m in west Sikkim. It offers the trekker the most fascinating close-up views of Kanchenjunga and the neighboring Pandim. Goecha La is situated at an altitude of about 4,940m, the highest point of the route. The pass is strewn with prayer flags and offers a mind-blowing panorama of the mountains all around.
We finish our trek returning to Yuksom from where we drive onward to Darjeeling. We explore this beautiful hill town famous for its lush scenery and tea plantations from the days of British India.
