Sikkim - Dzongri Trek

Overview

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.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive Bhadrapur/Bagdogra airport and transfer to Darjeeling about 4-5 hrs drive. O/N hotel

Day 2 : Darjeeling sightseeing.

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

Day 3 : Transfer to Gangtok about 4-5 hrs drive. O/N hotel

Day 4 : Gangtok sightseeing and permit formalities. O/N hotel

Day 5 : Transfer to Yuksam (1780m) about 6 hrs drive. O/N camp

Day 6 : Trek to Sachen (about 2200m) about 4-5 hrs. O/N camp

Day 7 : Trek to Tshoka (3005m) about 3-4 hrs walk. O/N camp

Day 8 : Trek to Dzongri (4030m) about 5-6 hrs walk. O/N camp

Day 9 : 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 code
Package name	Sikkim - Dzongri Trek
Duration	14
Max. elevation	m
Level	Moderate
Transportation	All ground transportation and flight as per itinerary.
Accomodation	3*** Hotel in India and Hotel/Lodge during the trip.
Starts at	Kathmandu
Ends at	Kathmandu
Trip route
Cost	USD 1,370 per person