From Sikkim: Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek

Tour itinerary: Darjeeling → Tshoka → Darjeeling

Embark on a 10-day trek from Darjeeling to Sikkim, an ancient Himalayan kingdom of Tibetan culture. Admire breathtaking views of the Himalayan range from Cho Oyo to Kanchenjunga. Trek through the Singalila range, one of the rare spots on earth where the view embraces five summits rising above 8000m, including Everest, Makalu, and Lhotse. On these 19th-century English Lords trails, trek on easy narrow paths along the Indo-Nepali border, sometimes at the edge of the jungle, sometimes through rhododendron forests. The visit of the main Sikkim monasteries (Pemayangtse, Tashiding, Rumtek) provide a touch of culture and make of this journey a rare venture. At first through luxuriant rhododendrons, pines, spruces, and giants magnolias forests, then through green meadows and yak pastures, the trek leads you towards west Sikkim, close to the Nepali border. Along the Onglakhing glacier moraines and Samity sacred lake, climb up to Gocha La pass, highlight of this magnificent itinerary, where you will savor the breathtaking scenery of the Talung glacier and the impressive east face of the third highest summit in the world, Kanchenjunga (8586m). Be surrounded by Rathong (6679m), Kabru (7338m), Talung (7349m) to the south, and Kirat Chuli (7365m) and Pyramid Peak (7123m) to the north. The way back via a recently opened path, goes through lush green jungles overgrown with lianas and orchids. Day 1: Arrive at Bagdogra Airport (By Plane) and drive to Darjeeling (2130m) by Car. Day 2: Visit Darjeeling Day 3: Darjeeling - Manay Bhanjang (2134m. 1h 30) By Car - Tonglu (3070m) Day 4: Tonglu - Gairibas (2620m. 4h) Day 5: Gairibas - Sandakphu (3640m. 4h30) Day 6: Sandakphu - Phalut (3600m. 6h) Day 7: Phalut - Raman (2560m. 5h) Day 8: Raman - Rimbik (2280m. 4h) Day 9: Rimbik - Pelling Day 10: Pelling - Pemayangtse - Yuksam by Car (2h) Day 11: Yuksam - Tshoka (3030m. 6h) Day 12: Tshoka - Dzongri (4020m. 5h) Day 13: Dzongri - Thangshing (3930m. 4h) Day 14: Thangshing - Samiti Lake (4200m. 3h) Day 15: Samiti Lake - Goecha La (4940m) - Thangshing 7h Day 16: Thangshing - Lam Pokhari (4230m. 5h) Day 17: Labdang - Tashiding (1740m. 5h) Day 18: Tashiding - Martam by Car (4h) - Gangtok (1h) Day 19: Gangtok -Bagdogra (by car)