Duration: 09 Nights/10 Days
Season: June - October
Max Altitude: 3060 mts.
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About the Trek
Sikkim offers fantastic views of the Kanchenjanga, the third highest mountain in the world; High altitude lakes such as Kechopari, the Wish fulfiller; Sanctuaries for Orchids and Rhododendrons and Birds; Tea Gardens ; In short 'Great Trekking Content'. After a must visit to Gangtok, Pemayangtse one can take a three night trek with stay in camps to view some breathtaking sights of the region.
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport met our representative and then transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 Delhi - Bagdogra – Gangtok
On arrival at Bagdogra airport met our representative and then transfer to Gangtok 112 kms away 5 1/2-hrs drive along river Teesta, stopping along the way for frequent sightseeing stops. Upon arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03 Gangtok – Rumtek
After breakfast take a full day sight seeing at Gangtok including Rumtek Monastery, Research Institute of Tibetology, bazaars etc. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 04 Gangtok - Themi Tea Estate - Pemayangtse (West Sikkim)
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 05 Pemayangtse - Varsey
After breakfast 17 kms drive to Damthang and 12 kms/4 hrs gradual soft trek to Varsey (3060M) near Indo-Nepal border, a paradise of Rhododendron and a sanctuary of high altitude birds during December to mid -March. Overnight in Camps.
Day 06 Varsey
Bird watching, enjoying glorious mountain views visiting the Rhododendron sanctuary. Overnight in Camps.
Day 07 Varsey - Phur Cha Cho Trek to Helly
After breakfast 4kms/1 hr and then drive 68 kms 3.5 hrs to Phur Cha Cho (Sulphur water spring) on the bank of river Rangreet. Afternoon, visit the ancient and Holy caves at Khandu - Samphu. Overnight in Camps.
Day 08 Phur Cha Cho - Mirik
After breakfast 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 09 Mirik - Bagdogra – Delhi
After breakfast, drive 52 kms to Bagdogra airport to catch a flight for Delhi. on arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10 Delhi
Delhi Departure In the morning after breakfast drive to airport to catch onwards flight.