 Sikkim, located in the eastern, Himalaya, sits between Nepal and Bhutan, while to the north lies eastern Tibet. Sikkim is a mountainous kingdom, well known for providing stunning views of Kanchenhunga (8,598m), the worlds 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 eith rich cultural traditions. The people are predominantly Bhuddhist and there are many active monasteries where traditional and ancient rituals are practised in an atmosphere of peace and serenity.
Our trek start from Yaksom (1,770m), 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 Kachenjunga, pandim and other peaks of the Singalila ridge, separating Sillim from Nepal are visible for the entire trek. On our return, we trek back to Yuksom and visit Gangtok, Sikkim's hilltop capital and stay two delightful and relaxing nights among the tea gardens in kalimpong before the flight back to Delhi. BRIEF ITINERARY Day 01: Arrival Delhi, transfer to hotel Day 02: Flight: Delhi - Bagdogra, drive to Gangtok, hotel Day 03: Full Day sightseeing in Gangtok, hotel Day 04: Drive to Yuksum, Trek Begins: camp Day 05: Tshoka, camp Day 06: Dzongri, camp Day 07: Around Dzongri for acclimatization, camp Day 08: Bikbari, camp Day 09: Base camp - Bikbari, camp Day 10: thangsing, camp Day 11: Samiti, camp Day 12: Around samiti lake, camp Day 13: Thangsing, camp Day 14: Tshoka, camp Day 15: Yuksum, drive to Pemayangtse, hotel Day 16: Pemayangtse visit, hotel Day 17: Drive to Bagdogra, hotel Day 18: Flight to Delhi Day 19: Return flight
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