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Adventure Trails in Sikkim, Goecha La Trek offered by supplier M17019 (read about supplier) Key Information: Tour Duration: 14 day(s) Group Size: 2 - 18 people Destination(s): India   Specialty Categories: Hiking & Trekking   National Parks   Season: January - December Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: Yes Minimum Per Person Price: 1000 US Dollar (USD) Maximum Per Person Price: 4000 US Dollar (USD)

For those who are looking for excitement plus adventure nothing can match the view of the Himalayan Mountains, which seem to touch the sky. As the adventurer passes his way through a mountain trek, he establishes an easy relationship with nature. Trekkers in Sikkim will be spell bounded by the profusion of plants and flowers. Great tracts of virgin forests and deep river valleys, offering views of ancient monasteries such as Pemayangtse and Tashiding and the attractive but rapidly developing hamlet of Pelling, characterize the beautiful region of Western Sikkim. The old capital, Yoksum, lies at the start of the trail towards Dzongri and Kanchenjunga.

On the far west, along the border with Nepal, the watershed of the Singalila range rises along a single ridge, with giants such as Rathong and Kabru culminating in Kanchenjunga itself. Although only one high altitude trek is currently available, several low altitude treks, free from trekking restrictions, provide tremendous opportunities for trekkers to enjoy the terraced landscapes, waterfalls and forests. No more than a few dozen Americans trek in Sikkim each year. Tucked between Nepal and Bhutan. Trekking by foreigners is strictly limited to only a few routes, in guided groups only. The best (and most popular) trail leads from the village of Yuksum to a 16,400 foot pass, Guucha La, which lies directly beneath the main summit of 28,000-foot Kanchenjunga, third highest peak in the world. The out-and-back route, which takes about ten days to negotiate, passes through Phedang, Dzongri, and Jemathang.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Kolkata. Get Connected to Bagdogra. Upon arrival, transfer to Gangtok. Overnight at Gangtok.

Day 2: Drive to Yuksum and check in to hotel. Walk around visiting the area around. Overnight at Yuksum.

Day 3: Trek to Bakhim (2,743 metres or 9000 ft). Overnight at Trekkers' Hut.

Day 4: Bakhim - Dzongri (4,030 meters or 13,221 ft). Overnight at Trekkers' Hut.

Day 5: Dzongri.

Day 6: Dzongri - Thangsing (3,800 metres or 12,467 ft). Overnight at Trekkers' Hut.

Day 7: Thangsing - Samiti Lake (4,800 metres or 15,748 ft). Overnight at Trekkers' Hut.

Day 8: Samiti Lake - Cheemathang - Goecha - La (5000 metres) - Samiti Lake. Overnight at Trekkers' Hut.

Day 9: Samiti Lake - Kokchu Camp. Overnight at Trekkers' Hut.

Day 10: Kokchuhong Camp to Tshoka. Overnight at Trekkers' Hut.

Day 11: Tshoka - Yuksom. Overnight at Yuksum.

Day 12: Yuksum - Gangto. Overnight at Yuksum.

Day 13: Sightseeing of Gangtok. Drive to Kalimpong.

Day 14: Drive to Bagdogra Airport. Fly to Kolkata. Fly International.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Price Includes:
- Accommodation as per your budget/requirement as per above given range
- Service of the vehicles as per itinerary
- Service of the knowledgeable, experience and Govt. of India Tourism approved licensed guide for trekking
- All sort of trekking assistance
- Toll, tax, parking and all travel related taxes for the tour.

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