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Trekking in Sikkim Tour
offered by supplier M16606 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 9
day(s)
Group Size: 10
- 99
people
Destination(s):
India
Specialty Categories:
Hiking & Trekking
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 800 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1500 US Dollar (USD)
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Day 1: Bagdogra - Gangtok
Arrive Bagdogra airport. Transfer to Gangtok 112 kms away 5 1/2-hrs drive along river Teesta, stopping along the way for frequent sightseeing stops. Overnight at Gangtok.
Day 2: Gangtok - Rumtek
Sightseeing of Gangtok- Rumtek Monastery, Research Institute of Tibetology, bazaars etc.
Day 3: Gangtok - Phudong - Gangtok (optional)
After breakfast, day return to Phudong Monastery (2 hrs drive) with picnic tea / snacks on route. Overnight at Gangtok (optional)
Day 4: Gangtok - Themi Tea Estate - Pemayangtse(West Sikk
After breakfast, 5hrs drive to Pemayangtse (2985m). Picnic tea/coffee/snacks en route OR Lunch party at the tea estate. En route visit the famous Swiss cheese factory. Overnight at Pemayangtse.
Day 5: Pemayangtse - Vershay
17 kms drive to Damthang and 12 kms/4 hrs gradual soft trek to Vershay (3060M) near Indo-Nepal border, a paradise of Rhododendron and a sanctuary of high altitude birds during December to mid -March. Overnight in tented accommodation at Camp.
Day 6: Vershay
Bird watching, enjoying glorious mountain views visiting the Rhododendron sanctuary. Overnight in tented accommodation at Camp.
Day 7: Vershay - Phur Cha Cho
Trek to Helly - 4kms/1 hr and then drive 68 kms 3.5 hrs to Phur Cha Cho (Sulphur water spring) on the bank of river Rangeet. Afternoon, visit the ancient and Holy caves at Khandu-Samphu. Overnight in tented accommodation at Camp.
Day 8: Phur Cha Cho - Mirik
49km 2 hrs drive from Darjeeling, Mirik is surrounded by a magnificent lake, boating on this is one attraction, other being horse riding. Visit the best tea garden in the region and buy or taste delicately flavored teas at bargain prices. Also visit the sacred Monastery established by his Eminence BOKAR RIMPOCHE - Mirik is situated 15 kms from Nepal border. Overnight at Mirik.
Day 9: Mirik - Bagdogra
After breakfast, drive 52 kms to Bagdogra airport for departure.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices upon request.
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