One of the prominent features of this trek is the stunning views of Mount Kanchenjunga. This trail takes you to within arms reach of this Himalayan giant. Along the route you will have the chance to see many beautiful wild flowers, wild life, yak herd’s and the rural mountain life of villages you pass. It is a moderate trek that ascends over a pass at almost 5000m from where you are going to get unforgettable views.
Fact of the Trek
Duration: 14 Nights and 15 Days
Best Time To Trek: June to September & October To Mid November India Guide
Grade: Moderate
Trek style: Camping
Highlights of the Trip
• Rumtek Monastery
• Excellent views of Kanchenjunga massif
• Geochala Pass
• Unique culture of local people
Suggested Itinerary
Day 01: Pick Up From Bagdura / Bhadrapur Airport Transfer to Gangtok Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Gangtok Sigthseeing.
Visit to drul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Rumtrek Monastery & Handicraft Center. O/N Gangtok.
Day 03: Gangtok to Yuksom 1780m
Picturesque drive to Yuksom (1,780m.) through the beautiful villages and hills. Here we will meet our trekking crew and set up the overnight Camp. O/N Yuksom.
Day 04: Yuksom to Tsoka 3080m
Start treks today we head through the wilderness along the undulating trail to Tsoka and overnight in camp. O/N Tsoka.
Day 05: Tsoka - Dzongri (4,030m.)
We head offa gain today with the splendid mountain views and trek through alpine forests and small farming hamlets to our Camp. O/N Dzongri.
Day 06: Dzongri day trip.
Today we spend a restful day with a small hike to la Pas at a height of 4,100m, from where you can get views of the majestic Kanchanjunga Massif. O/N Dzongri.
Day 07: Dzongri to Thansing 3930m
Early morning enjoy a memorable sunrise against the backdrop of Kanchanjunga from a small hill and descend down the mountain trail to Thansing for our camp, it’s a relatively flat walk today. O/N Thansing.
Day 08: Thansing to Samiti 4200m
A short trek to Samiti today that climbs along the trail to the meadow where we will make our camp. O/N Samiti.
Day 09: Samiti to Geocha la 4940m to Thansing 3930m
Morning hike takes us up to Geochala Pass (4,940m.) for an awesomely spectacular view of Kanchanjunga Peak and descend back to Thansing via an alternative route. O/N Thansing.
Day 10: Thansing - Lampokhari (4,230m.)
The trail undulates today and takes us to the pretty village of Lampokhari with its small lake. O/N Lampokhari.
Day 11: Lampokhari - Kasturi (3,715m.)
It’s a nice easy and scenic walk today along the trail. O/N Kasturi.
Day 12: Katuri - Labdang (1,830m.)
Today is a long down hill as we leave the mountains behind us and head back towards civilization. O/N Labdang.
Day 13: Labdang - Tashiding (4 hrs.)
We trek around four hours today before we are picked up by a vehicle and driven to Pemayangtse Monastery then transfered to our hotel Hotel
Day 14: Tashiding to Silguri
In the morning visit Pemayangtse Monastery and explore the local inhabitation. In afternoon scenic drive to Silguri (4-5 hrs.) a bustling town on the Indian plain then transfers to Hotel
Day 15: Transfer to Bhadrapur / Bagdora Airport Drop