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Sikkim Dzongri trek information

Dzongri at an altitude of 4022 is the popular trek in west Sikkim Himalaya. Trekking trip to Dzongri offers the trekker a most fascinating close-up view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Pandim. The trek passes Yuksam, following the Rathong Valley to Bakkhim then steep ascent to the village of Tshoka. Above Tshoka the trail reaches Phedang then further walk brings you to Dzongri. Then the trail drops steeply down to the river and further to Thangsing.

Goecha La at an altitude of about 4940m is another attraction of the trek. This is one of few traditional trekking trails around the Kanchenjunga National Park which follows a picturesque route past lush vegetation, wonderful mountain views and Sikkim remote village with it’s reach culture.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01:Arrive Bhadrapur/Bagdogra airport and transfer to Darjeeling about 4-5 hrs drive. O/N hotel

Day 02:Darjeeling sightseeing. Visit Yiga Cholling Monastery, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Zoo and Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre. O/N hotel

Day 03:Transfer to Gangtok about 4-5 hrs drive. O/N hotel

Day 04:Gangtok sightseeing and permit formalities. O/N hotel

Day 05:Transfer to Yuksam (1780m) about 6 hrs drive. O/N camp

Day 06:Trek to Sachen (about 2200m) about 4-5 hrs. O/N camp

Day 07:Trek to Tshoka (3005m) about 3-4 hrs walk. O/N camp

Day 08:Trek to Dzongri (4030m) about 5-6 hrs walk. O/N camp

Day 09:A day at Dzongri to explore. O/N camp

Day 10:Trek back to Tshoka 3-4 hrs walk. O/N camp

Day 11:Trek back to Yuksam 5-6 hrs walk. O/N hotel

Day 12:Transfer to Pelling about 3 hrs drive. O/N hotel

Day 13:Transfer to Kalimpong about 3-4 hrs drive O/N hotel.

Day 14:Transfer to Bhadrapur/Bagdogra airport

Trip cost USD 1475 p/person and minimum group size is 2 person.

  • Border transfers,
  • hotel room with A/C,
  • daily breakfast,
  • entry fees,
  • driver and car,
  • all sightseeing tour as per the itinerary,
  • trek permit,
  • National park fee, Sikkim permit,
  • camping and kitchen gears,
  • meals during the trek.
  • Lunch/Dinner in the town,
  • plane fare,
  • travel insurance and
  • other items which are not mentioned in the included items.

Trip Essential Information

Style: Camping

Duration: 14 days

Difficulty: Moderate

Max Altitude: 5000m

Season: March to June & Sep to Nov

Departure Dates

No fixed departures.

Trip Review


Starting from$1,475

  • Trip Level
    Moderate
  • Destination
    India
  • Duration
    14 Days

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