Overview

An unforgettable trip through the fabled eastern Himalayan destinations, discovering the mesmerizing natural bounty of Sikkim and unravelling the unique cultural heritage of the reigion. 
This remote Himalayan region, bordering Tibet to the north and wedged between the Himalayan kingdoms of Nepal and Bhutan to the east and west, is dominated by Mt. Kanchendzonga in its skyline. Sikkim is like a fine water-color painting, with green rolling slopes, rushing hills streams, Rhododendrons and sparkling orchids, as well as hilltop monasteries peeping from the rugged terrains with multicolored prayer flags waving in the mountain breeze. 
This trip is a combination of road trip, easy hikes and home stay offers you an unique and intimate opportunity of understanding and savoring the life and culture of the people of this region.

14 Nights 15 Days Available on request
Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

15 nights Accommodation as per hotels selected
Transfers and sightseeing by exclusive vehicle with all toll tax, parking fuel and driver allowance
English speaking experienced guidesaccompanying from Day 2 - day 15
All monument entry fees
Assistance at arrival and departure
24 x 7 assistance over phone, whatsapp and mail.

What is NOT included in the tour

Personal expenses like laundry, tips & gratuity, telephone charges.
Flight or train tickets.
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.

Frequenty Asked Questions(FAQ)

FAQ (Frequently asked questions)
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Trip Garde / Difficulty
This trip is of Level 3(Active) category.
Please find the Grade details here : https://www.monkfoot.com/trip-grade

Best Time to visit and climate:
The best time for this trip is April - May & October - November. June onwards is it starts raining in the mountain areas leading to bad road conditions and landslides. December - February is very cold.

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Brief Itinerary
Day 1

Delhi-Bagdogra-Gangtok

Bagdogra
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Transfer to Bagdogra by Air.
Transfer to Gangtok (130 km / 5 hrs).

Day 2

Explore Gangtok and Rumtek

Gangtok
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Explore Gangtok : Rumtek Dharma Monastery, Enchey Monastery, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handloom and Handicrafts, Laal Bazaar

Day 3

Gangtok - Mangan

Mangan
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Transfer to Mangan ( 68 km / 3 hrs).
Explore Mangan : Tashi View point, Phodong Monastery.

Day 4

Mangan - Lachung

Lachung
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Transfer to Lachung (27 km / 2 hrs).
Explore Lachung : Lachung Village, Carpet Weaving centre, Local market.

Day 5

Lachung -Yumthang -Lachung

Yumthang
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Excursion to Yumthang (24km / 2 hrs).
Visit Rhododendron Sanctuary.

Day 6

Lachung - Lachen

Lachen
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Transfer to Lachen (98 km / 5 hrs).
Explore Lachen.

Day 7

Lachen

Lachen
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Explore the village and hike up to the Lachen chu river and the glacial moraines of Jemu which used to feed the Green Lake once upon a time.

Day 8

Lachen - Dzongu

Dzongu
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Transfer to Dzongu (48 km / 3.5 hrs).
Explore Dzongu.

Day 9

Dzongu

Dzongu
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Day hikes around the biosphere reserve and cultural visits in the village.

Day 10

Dzongu - Yuksom

Yuksom
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Transfer to Yuksom (140 km / 6 hrs).
Explore Yuksom - the first capital of the Namgyal dynasty.

Day 11

Yuksom - Hee Barmiok

Hee Barmiok
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Transfer to Hee (140 km / 6 hrs).
Explore Hee - a Limboo village.

Day 12

Trek - Barse - Goleitar trek

Barse
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Trek through the dense foliage and pristine forests, teeming with birds and butterflies and Orchid. In mid April the Barsey Rhododendron sanctuary will be a riot of colors with spring flowers.

Day 13

Trek - Barse Top (3,048 m)

Barse Top
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trek to the Barse Top.

The view of Kanchenjunga from Barse top is jaw-dropping. 

Day 14

Trek - Hiley - Kewzing

Kewzing
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Trek down to Hilley, the Jeep head. Transfer to Kewzing. 

Day 15

Kewzing-Bagdogra - Delhi

Bagdogra
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Transfer to Bagdogra Airport 
Transfer to Delhi .

Route Map