From Uttarey: 19-Day Kanchenjunga Round-Trip Trek
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 19d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Experience the thrill of trekking through the Sikkim and Darjeeling region
- Discover the rich culture and history of the region with a local guide
- Enjoy the stunning views of the Himalayas and the surrounding landscapes
- Visit the famous Tiger Hill and the Yiga Choling Monastery of Ghoom
- Explore the local markets and learn about the local culture and traditions
Activity location
- Darjeeling
- Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Darjeeling
- Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
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From Uttarey: 19-Day Kanchenjunga Round-Trip Trek
Earn $146.64- 19d
- English
What's included, what's not
- Included in trek cost are 3 meals a day(APAI) with Snacks.
- Hotel Accommodation with Double Sharing in 3* Star Equivalent Hotels with MAPAI Meal Plan (lunches will be provided in local Restaurants) – names will be given once the package is confirmed.
- Service of trekking chef, helper/ trekking staffs / Sherpa.
- English Speaking tour cum trek Guide & Assistant.
- Jo + Jo man, Trekking Equipment.
- Transportation – Transport & Sightseeing by Luxury Vehicle.
- Trekking Permits, KNP Fees.
- Entrance fees.
- Toy train in Darjeeling.
- Govt Tax.
- Personal expenses such a beverage, alcohol, phone calls charge, laundry charges & tipping etc.
- Airport and departure tax.
- Travel Insurance.
- Domestic/International Air ticket.
- Any other service requested separately during the course of the tour for any reason.
- Any service not specified in the inclusions
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Littering, Plastic bags, Smoking in the vehicle
- Not suitable for: Non-swimmers, People over 254 lbs (115 kg), People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women
What you can expect
Embark on a 19-day trekking adventure in the Himalayas. Explore the beautiful landscapes of Darjeeling, Uttarey, and Goecha La. Enjoy the convenience of hotel and campsite accommodations, and meals included.
Day 1: Arrival: Bagdogra Airport to Darjeeling
Upon arrival at Bagdogra Airport, meet your guide and transfer to Darjeeling. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Day 2: Explore Darjeeling
Start your day with an early morning drive to Tiger Hill. Afterward, visit the Yiga Choling Monastery of Ghoom. After breakfast, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, and the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center.
Next, visit a tea garden and enjoy some free time to explore the local market. If available, take a ride on the UNESCO Heritage Toy Train.
Day 3: Darjeeling to Uttarey
Depart from Darjeeling and drive to the trekking area in West Sikkim. Spend the first night in a trekking lodge.
Day 4: Uttarey to Chiwa Bhanjyang
Begin your trek from Uttarey to Chiwa Bhanjyang. Pass through a rainforest and make a steep ascent to the Nepalese border.
Day 5: Chiwa Bhanjyan - Acclimatization Day
Hike to the nearby Singalila Peak at 3500m to acclimatize to the altitude.
Day 6: Chiwa Bhanjyang to Gairi
Continue your trek from Chiwa Bhanjyang to Gairi.
Day 7: Gairi to Dhorur / Pare Meghu
Trek from Gairi to Dhorur or Pare Meghu.
Day 8: Pare Meghu to Lam Pokhari
Walk easily on a good trail through woods until you begin a steady rise up a broad valley. Catch your first closer view of the entire Kabru range dominated by Mount Pandim.
Day 9: Lam Pokhari via Dafay Bhir 4500 m - Gomathang
Trek from Lam Pokhari to Gomathang via Dafay Bhir.
Day 10: Gomathang to Pangden
Leave your camp to climb through forests. End the day's hike with a steep descent to your campsite by the Tikip Chu.
Day 11: Pangden to Dzongri
Join the regular trail up to the Goecha La. A steady climb opens out to the summer pastures of Dzongri.
Day 12: Dzongri – Thangshing
Ascend gradually over open hillside for a mile or so to a low ridge visible from the campsite.
Day 13: Thangshing – Lamuney
Walk fairly short to give you plenty of opportunity to rest before tomorrow's big day.
Day 14: Lamuney to Goecha La View Point – Lamuney
Set off in the early morning climbing. Traverse the lake and proceed across a slope, and then on a well-trodden path to your objective.
Day 15: Lamuney to Kockchurang
Trek from Lamuney to Kockchurang.
Day 16: Kockchurang to Tshoka
Take a different route, avoiding the long climb to the Dzongri. Descend to Phedang, and continue to Tshoka.
Day 17: Tshoka to Yuksom
Start descending and arrive in Yuksom.
Day 18: Yuksom to Kalimpong
Drive to Kalimpong. Before checking in to the hotel, visit a flower nursery. After lunch, visit Kalimpong Area
Day 19: Departure: Kalimpong – Bagdogra Airport
Check out from your hotel and transfer to Bagdogra Airport for your departure.
Location
Activity location
- Darjeeling
- Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Darjeeling
- Darjeeling, West Bengal, India