| Tour Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days |
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Sikkim is a splendid walking area with the variety of flowers like rhododendrons, blue poppies and primulas all in bloom. The mountain views are fantastic with amphitheater of peaks with Khanchendzonga at the head of the valley. The trek to Green Lake, the base camp of Mount Khanchendzonga on the Zemu glacier is one of the most beautiful trekking trails in the region. Green Lake doesn’t mean there is a lake, but one will see never ending stretch of green frozen glacier, which is known as Zemu glacier. |
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Kolkata
You are met outside the International arrival hall and transferred to the Hotel for overnight stay. |
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Bagdogra-Gangtok (124 km / 4 hrs drive)
Leave for a scenic and winding drive, which takes you along the River Teesta leading to “Gangtok”, the capital of Sikkim. Half way you arrive at a place called Rangpo, the entry point to Sikkim. While we fulfill the entry formalities you refresh yourself with Tea and Snacks. Then continue the drive to Gangtok and by evening check-in to hotel. |
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Gangtok
After breakfast visit to the World famous Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centers Monastery, situated 24kms from Gangtok. This is the headquarter of the present seat of His Holiness, the Gyalwa Karmapa, head of the Kagyud Sect. Nearby, simple housed are two giant statues of the Lord Buddha and Guru Padmasambhava. Tibetology: A unique institution, devoted to Tibet logy the only of its kind in the world where is displayed perhaps the largest collection to Tibetan artifacts outside Tibet. Overnight at hotel. |
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Gangtok – Lachen (2728m) 123km, 6-7 Hours drive
Drive by jeep passing through Tashi View Point, Kabi Lungtsok, Phodong Monastery, Mangan & Chungthang. Overnight at Gurudongmar Lodge at Lachen. |
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Ladakh Sarai To Diskit Over Khardung La - 7 Hours
After breakfast drive towards Zema (20 mins). The trek starts from Zema to Tallem along the Zemu River towards west. The going in this section is usually slow as the path travels through water logged by Rhododendron thickets and fallen tree trunks. Lunch at Tallem and in the afternoon free for excursion in the area. Overnight at Camp. |
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Tallem – Jakthang (3176m) 4-5 hours walk
Trek from Tallem to Jakthang. This route is a walk in the paradise passingthrough at least twenty different kinds of Rhododendron varying in colours from white to the deepest red and in height from trees of 6m to scrubs of not more than a foot. Lunch at Camp. |
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Jakthang – Yabuk (3978m) 4- 5 hours walk
The path to Yabuk climbs through the forest and after about three hours of steady walking you reach the snout of the Zemu glacier. Lunch at Camp. In the afternoon free for excursion in the area. |
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Yabuk – Marco polo Rest Camp (4570m) 5 Hours Walk
The path from Yabuk to Rest Camp follows the Zemu Glacier; the path is mainly over boulders. As the trail opens into the valley the great peaks come into view. The Rest Camp is situated just opposite Mt Siniolchu which is one of the most beautiful peaks in Sikkim. |
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Rest Camp – Green Lake (5050m) 4-5 Hours walk
The trail from Rest Camp gently climbs up the valley. On a clear day this is one of the most beautiful walks in the Himalaya. Mt Siniolchu, Simvo, Twin Peaks, Nepal Peak and The Khangchendzonga are some of the giants that dominate the horizon. The Camp is at Green Lake Plain. |
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Green Lake
Spend the day lazing in the sun watching the panoramic view of the Great mountains of Sikkim. Climb for about an hour or so to the hill behind the Green Lake. One will come to a high point where you will get the grandest view of the Mt Khangchendzonga divide and the distant Mt Chomolhari in Bhutan. |
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Green Lake (5050m) to Yabuk (3978m)
It is possible to make the trek from Green Lake to Yabuk in one day as the trail is mostly down hill. |
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Yabuk (3978m) to Tallem (3468m) 4-5 Hours walk
Go for a beautiful walk to Tallem. Over night at camp at Tallem. |
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Tallem (3468m) to Lachen (2728m) 3-4 hours walk
Overnight at Lodge or camp at Lachen. |
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Lachen to Gangtok
Overnight at hotel. |
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Drive Gangtok to Bagdogra (125 Km) and Fly to Kolkata
After breakfast leave for Gangtok, lunch en route. Visit Phodong Monastery if not visited earlier. At Kolkata airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. |
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Kolkata
A mere village in the 17th century, Kolkata today is one of the largest cities in the world, one of the largest ports in the East and the main outlet for produce of West Bengal and neighboring states. The city was built around Fort William, with a huge Maidan surrounding it. The main building on the Maidan is the Victoria Memorial, a massive domed building of white marble which houses a collection of Victoria memorabilia. In its central oval are the Calcutta Polo Club grounds where the game has been played since 1861.
In the evening you will be transferred to the International airport for homeward journey. |
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