7N8D - Tshoka, Dzongri Trekking Tour

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7N8D - Tshoka, Dzongri Trekking Tour

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  • Sikkim(7N)
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7N8D - Tshoka, Dzongri Trekking Tour

(7 Nights 8 Days)
  • Sikkim(7N)

Highlights

  • 7 Nights / 8 Days Sikkim Treks trip
  • Stay: Sikkim (7N)
  • Yuksom/ Tshoka
  • Tsokha/ Dzongri
  • Dzongri – Acclimatization / Dzongrila
  • Dzongri/ Thangsing
  • Thangsing/ Lamune
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Overview

An eight-day trek from Yuksom into Khangchendzonga National Park. The first days climb through forest to Tshoka and Dzongri, with a rest day at Dzongri for acclimatisation and an early hike to the viewpoint for sunrise on Kangchenjunga and the surrounding peaks.

From Dzongri the route drops to the Prek river and climbs to Thangsing and Lamune, beside Samiti Lake. The itinerary includes an early-morning walk towards Goechala for the view of Kangchenjunga’s east face, then returns to Ts

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Tour Itinerary
(7 Nights 8 Days)

Day 1

Yuksom/ Tshoka

We begin our trek today through a small village and stop at the Kanchendzonga National Park, check post for checking formalities. Continue to walk through semi-tropical forests, home to a variety of flora and fauna. u00a0Crossing the last of the two hanging bridges over rivers Paha Khola and Tshuchey, we arrive at Sachen. Break for lunch and continue to walk to Bahkim. We cross a long old swinging bridge over Prek-Chu, itu0092s a steep climb of 70 degree uphill to Bakhim and we continue climbing steeply to the Tibetan Refugee settlement of Tsokha as we trek through pine and giant rhododendron forests. Here we also get our first view of Mt.Pandim (6780m) and Mt. Tenchinkhang which could be seen from all points of our trek. u00a0Tshoka u00a0itself is a small village consisting of about a dozen houses and monastery, inhabitated by the Tibetan u00a0refugees.u00a0

Day 2

Tsokha/ Dzongri

Today we continue our uphill journey through temperate forest till Phedang (3550m), a large clearing in the forest with excellent views of the Kanchenjunga range of mountains. After lunch itu0092s a 40 min steep walk, as we reach the ridgeu0092s top, Deorali Dara or Windy hill which one gets the awesome views of the Sikkim Mountains and its peaks. A nice leisurely hour walk through the rhododendron trees and juniper bushes before we reach Dzongri.

Day 3

Dzongri u0096 Acclimatization / Dzongrila

Rest day for acclimatization. Rise early at dawn, a 30-40 mins steep hike amidst thin air to Dabla Gang (Dzongri-la OR view point) to view the sunrise on Kangchenjunga and the neighbouring peaks; Rathong 6683m; Kokthang 6150m; Kabru Dome 6604m and Forked Peak 6116m. Return to camp for breakfast. Free to explore, Day hike to Laxmi Pokhari or take a walk toward the Black peak for acclimatization from where we can see Freyu0092s peak and the Rathong valley.Overnight stay at camps.

Day 4

Dzongri/ Thangsing

The dayu0092s walk starts with a short climb to a ridge followed by a rapid steep descend of 100m to Kockchurung and Prek river. Continue crossing some boulders and climb gently to the campsite of Thangsing for our lunch with view of Mt. Pandim and Mt. Kanchenjunga.Overnight stay at camps.

Day 5

Thangsing/ Lamune

A gentle 2-3 hrs walk to camp at Lamune. While the camp is set up, we take a walk to Samiti Lake, 4453m with Kanchenjunga looming ahead of us. The trail goes past stunted rhododendron bushes, azaleas and past a prayer wall before ascending a moraine path to a ridge from where you can look down at Samiti Pokhari (4200m) a beautiful and sacred lake surrounded by snow capped peaks Mt. Kanchandzonga, Mt. Pandim and Mt. Thenchinkhang. Return to camp for lunch. Overnight stay at camps.

Day 6

Lamune /Goechala (4940m /14km/ 5 hrs) / Thangsing (2 hrs)u00a0

Early morning excursion to Goechala (pass), one walk along the moraine path by the side of Samiti lake to view the east face of Mt. Kanchendzonga bathed in the rays of the early sun. We cross the u00bd km sandy plain known as Zemathang, footprints of Bluesheeps and other animals are common sighting. After 2 hours, we arrive at the 1st view point of Goechala and walk further 2 hours to 2nd view point to enjoy the close up views of Mt. Kanchendzonga 8534m. Return to camp for late lunch and later walk to Thangshing campsite or Kockchurung campsite some 30 minutes below.Overnight stay at camps.

Day 7

Thangsing / Tshoka (3050m / 12km / 5 to7 hrs) - B/L/D (camping/huts)

After breakfast, trek back the same trail till Kockchurung, from where we take another trail via Phedang to Tshoka. Hot lunch at Phedang and continue to walk to Tshoka. Oernight stay in private lodge.

Day 8

Tsokha to Yuksomu00a0

After breakfast trek back to Yuksom (4 to 5 hours). Hot Lunch on the half way or can ask for pack lunch to staff/cook. Overnight stay at hotel.

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