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11 Day/10 Night
Daily Tour
15 people
English
The Yuksom Dzongri trek will transport you deep into the stunning Sikkim countryside. To navigate the rocky, difficult, and intriguing routes is the challenge at hand. This covers some of the well-known and breathtaking waterfalls in the area, as well as sunset locations like Tiger Hill in Darjeeling that will end a magnificent trek. You’ll get some magnificent views of the mountains and distant valleys during the journey. This trek is considered as a moderate trek. The temperature here might go beyond the freezing point at any time of the year. This fascinating trek takes you through the dense, pristine Sikkim Himalayan forest and up to Dzongri Top, which is at an altitude of around 15,000 feet, from where you can take in the magnificence of Kanchenjunga National Park. It will take you eleven days to do this expedition. Come across the renowned and stunning Khecheopalri Lake. According to local legend, the birds prevent any leaves from falling onto the lake. This Trek begins in Yuksom and follows a similar route as Chaurikhang, the HMI Basecamp, and the Goechala Trek. Listen to the chirping of the birds and spend some time staring at the small lakes while you head out on this trek. Set off on this great adventure and you’ll also get the chance to see the lovely northeast. An augmentation of the Dzongri Trek, the Yuksom-Dzongri Trek brings the crude trekking adventure at its best beyond and past the glades where the trekkers can come close to nature.
Arriving at the Bagdogra Airport or in NJP, you will be driven to Kalimpong. Upon arrival in the scenic town, check-in into a hotel for an overnight stay.
An enthralling drive through the winding terrains and narrow passes of Kalimpong will take you to Yuksum today. Arriving in Yuksum, get settled down and spent the day in leisure. Come evening, take a stroll around the coronation site and Ani Gompa in the town.
On the first day of your trek, you will be trekking from Yuksum to Bakhim (14km). Walk through dense forests comprising of pine and oak trees, cross the Prek Chu River continue hiking uphill till you reach Sachen, your camping destination; overnight stay in camps.
Today, you will be trekking to Bakhim while meandering through magnolia and rhododendron trees. Visit the beautiful but small Tshoka village, catch a breath-taking view of Mt Pandim, Aralunchong, Lamba-Lamini and spend the night in a local wooden hut in Tshoka.
Start the day with a trek to Dzongri. Taking around 5 hours, you will be walking through dense forests consisting of rhododendrons as well as 400 different flowering species. Upon reaching Phethang, take a short break and get enough time to enjoy the scenic beauty around you. Continuing with the trek, reach Dzongri by late afternoon and get settled into local wooden huts; overnight stay in the huts.
Wake up early in the morning to watch the sunrise over Khangchendzonga, Kabru, Pandim, Rathong and other peaks belonging to the Khangchendzonga range. After breakfast, indulge in an excursion to Laxmi Pokhari and witness the magical beauty of the region; overnight stay in a wooden hut in Dzongri.
Wake up to the beauty of mountain peaks by climbing to Dzongri top from where one can get a panaromic view of Kabru (7353M), Ratong (6678 M), Kanchenjanga (8534 M), Koktang (6147 M), Pandim (6691 M), Narsingh (5825 M). Trek through the Singalila Ridge till you reach Tsokha; overnight stay in a wooden hut.
Enjoy a trek down to Yuksom that has a 4,000ft descent and takes around 7 hours to get completed. Enjoy an evening soiree and then bid farewell to the porters and trekking staff; overnight stay at the designated hotel.
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast in the morning before driving from Yuksom to Pelling in West Sikkim. Visit the beautiful Khecheopalri Lake where legend has it that the birds in the area do not allow leaves that trees shed to fall into the lake; overnight stay in a hotel.
After a filling breakfast in the morning, drive through the scenic route between Pelling and Darjeeling. On arrival, and in the evening, visit the famous Darjeeling shopping mall followed by an overnight stay at the hotel.
It’s time to say goodbay to the mountains. Sunrise from Tiger Hill, Yuksom Dzongri Trekking Tour Ends Here.
Mule and Porter chargesMule and Porter chargesThis trek is rated as " Moderate " due to the high altitude, rugged terrain, and demanding hiking days.
Participants should be at least 12 Year to join this trek due to its demanding nature.
May — June (15C to 20C and night 7C to2C) Sept — Oct (15C to 10C and night 5C to -5C).
Pre Monsoon Season:— May first week to June end and post monsoon Season:- September 2nd week to Nov first week.
The trek starts and ends in Yuksom Dzongri.
6.30 am To 7.30 am
5.30 pm To 6.30 pm
People with conditions such as Bronchitis, Asthma, TB, Epilepsy, high blood pressure, or a higher BMI are not allowed on this trek.
Children under 8 years old are not permitted to join the trek.
