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Kangchenjunga Darjeeling Tour
Duration : 20 Nights / 21
Days
Day 1 : Calcutta - Darjeeling :
Arrive Calcutta and stay at the airport for the flight to Bagdogra. Arrive and drive 4 hours to Darjeeling for 02 nights in delightful hotel.
Day 2 : Darjeeling :
This morning you will be taken on a sightseeing tour of Darjeeling. Visit Ghoom monastery. Also visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, which has a superb collection of memorabilia from the early days of Everest exploration.
Day 3 : Pemayangste :
After an early breakfast set off by jeep for the 6 hours drive to Pemayangste (2250 m). Whilst at pemanyangtse visit Sikkim's second oldest monastery which is also the most prestigious centre of religious learning in Western Sikkim. Stay overnight at the delightful Norbu Gang Resort or similar.
Day 4 : TREK Begins. Pemayangste - Chitra ( 5hrs trek) :
3 hour drive following the River Ranjit's steep sided valley and through the tea plantations to Uttare. The trek begins on a good trail, through abundant rhododendron forest, to a campsite clearing near the forest guard hut at Chitra (2680m). O/nTent.
Day 5 : Chitra - Chiwabhanjang, (3hrs) :
A climb leads through the forest to our campsite, below the settlement known as Chiwabhanjang (3130 m). O/n tents.
Day 6 : Chiwabhanjang - Dhor (8hrs) :
ChiwabhanjangToday is the first of two longer days. From our camp just below the low-point of the ridge we begin a steep climb through the rhododendron forest for one and a half hours to a set of prayer flags at a high point of 3500 metres. Although steep, the trail is excellent and has obviously been used for centuries by herders moving their yaks from one grazing ground to another across the ridge. Descending once again to 3300 metres, the path switches between Nepal and Sikkim with spectacular views down either side of the ridge. Our camp is just past a yak herders camp, known as Dhor (3720m). Total walking time- 7 to 8hours. O/nTents.
Day 7 : Dhor - Paharay Megu (6hrs) :
This morning has many short ascents and descents and very little flat walking ! The high point of the day's trekking is at a collection of prayer flags at 3920 metres, which is reached, sometime mid-morning. After lunch, the trail remains high, between 3600 and 3900 metres, to our camp on the open grazing slopes known as Paharay Megu. Altitude at camp -3930 metres. O/n Tents.
Day 8 : Paharay Megu - Base of Daphebir Pass (4hrs) :
Leaving our camp at Paharay Megu, we drop slightly on the west side of the ridge. The terrain becomes more open and the scale of the mountain scenery much larger as we follow a wide valley, turning east, in the direction of a large waterfall and a break in the ridge, which leads to the Daphebir Pass. We have lunch in the camp at Pararay jomle, near one of the three holy lakes, many of which are important pilgrim sites in the summer monsoon months. Altitude at camp -4200 metres.
Day 9 : Daphebir -Yanseb about 6/hrs :
Today is one of the most beautiful walks of the trek, as we cross two high mountain passes, each offering spectacular views of the north, of the high mountains of Sikkim, including Kangchenjunga (8585 m), Kabru (7317 m) and Pandim (6691 m) We leave our camp early, to enable us to get to the pass in time for the early morning views.
Our route follows a relatively easy trail which skirts the edge of two further lakes, the second of which, being an important pilgrim destination. After short celebrations (the next pass is slightly higher) we drop down and then contour across the hillside for a further 30 minutes to reach the main pass (4500 m) which is marked by hundreds of prayer flags. The views to the north are once again stunning. The walk down to the valley floor is most enjoyable, we camp by the river at Yanseb.
Day 10 : Yanseb, REST DAY :
Yanseb is an ideal campsite at which to relax and there are lots of possibilities for walks around the camp.
Day 11: Yanseb -Panding (6 - 7hrs) :
Leaving the beautiful campsite we continue contouring across the hillside, climbing at times, until we cross a small river beyond which a final climb leads to small pass (4310 m), adorned by prayer flags. The views looking back across our route of the last two days are wonderful. One feels really close to the big mountain as the landscape opens up in front of us. We camp in a clearing known as panding (4275 m).O/n tents.
Day 12 : Panding - Ghate (6-7hrs) :Dzongri
Today we have to take quite a detour to the north and cross two further passes to reach this ridge, which makes for quite a long day. Our last climb is steep but we are rewarded with a magnificent view from the pass. Our camp is far below, at a place called Ghate, in a dramatic setting beneath the southwest face of the Kabru Massif. Sunset is particularly impressive. Altitude at camp -3950 metres.
Day 13 : Ghate - Dzongri (4hrs) :
After leisurely breakfast descend alongside the river to a very photogenic plank bridge, we start the climb to Dzongri. After 2 hours we reach a set of prayer flags on a ridge, which we follow for an hour to the trekker's huts at Dzongri (3990 m), where we camp in a natural bowl on the ridge. The peaks of Pandim, Narsingh and Joponu now appear to be distinctly closer.
Day 14 : Dzongri - Thangshing (5hrs) :
Today's walk starts with a short climb to a ridge, which offers open views across Sikkim. We follow this scenic ridge for about 5 kilometres, before descending a steep spur to our lunch spot on the banks of the glacial PrekChu.A short stretch of boulder hopping and then we cross the stream to begin the climb to Thangshing, a large open campsite on a grassy pasture. The southern Ridge of Kangchenjunga and the moraines of the Oglathang Glacier are visible directly ahead and there are close-up views of Pandim. Altitude at camp -3950 metres.
Day 15 : Thangshing- Samity Lake.(3/4hrs) :
A pleasant couple of hours walk beneath the west side of Pandim, on a path that leads through dwarf azaleas and rhododendron, takes us to the first of the terminal moraines of the Oglathang Glacier. We climb to the crest of a moraine ridge and find ourselves on the shores of the lovely and sacred Samity Lake. Ringed by prayer flags and reflecting a number of snow- capped peaks. Altitude at camp -4300 metres.
Day 16 : Samity Lake - Geochala - Thangsing ( about 7/8 hrs) :
Today we will make the hard, three to four hour climb up to the 4800 metre-high Goecha La. A pre-dawn start is a must, to ensure that we reach the pass when the visibility is excellent. The trail skirts the lake, before ascending a series of moraine ridge on the eastern edge of the Oglathang Glacier. As we climb, we have increasingly spectacular views of the mountains and valleys to the south and east, but these are overshadowed" by the panorama that unfolds ahead of us when we reach the prayer-flagged Goecha La.
Rising more than 4000 metres above the Talung Glacier, at a distance of only 5 kilometres from our viewpoint, is the stunning eastern wall of Kangchenjunga, which includes the five principal summits of the massif and also the very impressive Kabru and Rathong peaks. We return to Samity Lake by early afternoon and have lunch before continuing downhill for two hours to Thangsing, where we camp for the night. O/n Tents
Day 17 : Thangsing - Bakhim (7 /8hrs) :
Descending the valley from Thangsing, we take a direct route, missing out Dzongri, following a lower trail through dense rhododendron forest. We camp at Bakhim.
Day 18 : Bakhim - Yuksom (4/5hrs) :
More downhill from our camp, all the way to the river. Then the trail runs up the narrow Rathong Valley, through thick, semi-tropical forest. After 4 hours, we reach Yuksom, where we check in to the hotel.
Day 19 : Yuksom - Kalimpong :
After breakfast, we drive to Kalimpong. One of the principal commercial enterprises of the town today is the growing of flowers in extensive nurseries. We stay in a delightful hotel.
Day 20 : Kalimpong-Bagdogra( drive)-Calcutta (flight) :
Golfcourse of KalimpongAfter breakfast transfer Bagdogra (about 03hrs) for flight to Calcutta. Arrive Calcutta and transfer to the hotel for night.
Day 21 : Departure :
Very early this morning transfer to the airport for your return flight.The other great trek on offer is to Green Lake, about 14/15 days providing excellent views of Kangchenjunga & surrounding peaks.
Day 1 : Calcutta - Darjeeling :
Arrive Calcutta and stay at the airport for the flight to Bagdogra. Arrive and drive 4 hours to Darjeeling for 02 nights in delightful hotel.
Day 2 : Darjeeling :
This morning you will be taken on a sightseeing tour of Darjeeling. Visit Ghoom monastery. Also visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, which has a superb collection of memorabilia from the early days of Everest exploration.
Day 3 : Pemayangste :
After an early breakfast set off by jeep for the 6 hours drive to Pemayangste (2250 m). Whilst at pemanyangtse visit Sikkim's second oldest monastery which is also the most prestigious centre of religious learning in Western Sikkim. Stay overnight at the delightful Norbu Gang Resort or similar.
Day 4 : TREK Begins. Pemayangste - Chitra ( 5hrs trek) :
3 hour drive following the River Ranjit's steep sided valley and through the tea plantations to Uttare. The trek begins on a good trail, through abundant rhododendron forest, to a campsite clearing near the forest guard hut at Chitra (2680m). O/nTent.
Day 5 : Chitra - Chiwabhanjang, (3hrs) :
A climb leads through the forest to our campsite, below the settlement known as Chiwabhanjang (3130 m). O/n tents.
Day 6 : Chiwabhanjang - Dhor (8hrs) :
ChiwabhanjangToday is the first of two longer days. From our camp just below the low-point of the ridge we begin a steep climb through the rhododendron forest for one and a half hours to a set of prayer flags at a high point of 3500 metres. Although steep, the trail is excellent and has obviously been used for centuries by herders moving their yaks from one grazing ground to another across the ridge. Descending once again to 3300 metres, the path switches between Nepal and Sikkim with spectacular views down either side of the ridge. Our camp is just past a yak herders camp, known as Dhor (3720m). Total walking time- 7 to 8hours. O/nTents.
Day 7 : Dhor - Paharay Megu (6hrs) :
This morning has many short ascents and descents and very little flat walking ! The high point of the day's trekking is at a collection of prayer flags at 3920 metres, which is reached, sometime mid-morning. After lunch, the trail remains high, between 3600 and 3900 metres, to our camp on the open grazing slopes known as Paharay Megu. Altitude at camp -3930 metres. O/n Tents.
Day 8 : Paharay Megu - Base of Daphebir Pass (4hrs) :
Leaving our camp at Paharay Megu, we drop slightly on the west side of the ridge. The terrain becomes more open and the scale of the mountain scenery much larger as we follow a wide valley, turning east, in the direction of a large waterfall and a break in the ridge, which leads to the Daphebir Pass. We have lunch in the camp at Pararay jomle, near one of the three holy lakes, many of which are important pilgrim sites in the summer monsoon months. Altitude at camp -4200 metres.
Day 9 : Daphebir -Yanseb about 6/hrs :
Today is one of the most beautiful walks of the trek, as we cross two high mountain passes, each offering spectacular views of the north, of the high mountains of Sikkim, including Kangchenjunga (8585 m), Kabru (7317 m) and Pandim (6691 m) We leave our camp early, to enable us to get to the pass in time for the early morning views.
Our route follows a relatively easy trail which skirts the edge of two further lakes, the second of which, being an important pilgrim destination. After short celebrations (the next pass is slightly higher) we drop down and then contour across the hillside for a further 30 minutes to reach the main pass (4500 m) which is marked by hundreds of prayer flags. The views to the north are once again stunning. The walk down to the valley floor is most enjoyable, we camp by the river at Yanseb.
Day 10 : Yanseb, REST DAY :
Yanseb is an ideal campsite at which to relax and there are lots of possibilities for walks around the camp.
Day 11: Yanseb -Panding (6 - 7hrs) :
Leaving the beautiful campsite we continue contouring across the hillside, climbing at times, until we cross a small river beyond which a final climb leads to small pass (4310 m), adorned by prayer flags. The views looking back across our route of the last two days are wonderful. One feels really close to the big mountain as the landscape opens up in front of us. We camp in a clearing known as panding (4275 m).O/n tents.
Day 12 : Panding - Ghate (6-7hrs) :Dzongri
Today we have to take quite a detour to the north and cross two further passes to reach this ridge, which makes for quite a long day. Our last climb is steep but we are rewarded with a magnificent view from the pass. Our camp is far below, at a place called Ghate, in a dramatic setting beneath the southwest face of the Kabru Massif. Sunset is particularly impressive. Altitude at camp -3950 metres.
Day 13 : Ghate - Dzongri (4hrs) :
After leisurely breakfast descend alongside the river to a very photogenic plank bridge, we start the climb to Dzongri. After 2 hours we reach a set of prayer flags on a ridge, which we follow for an hour to the trekker's huts at Dzongri (3990 m), where we camp in a natural bowl on the ridge. The peaks of Pandim, Narsingh and Joponu now appear to be distinctly closer.
Day 14 : Dzongri - Thangshing (5hrs) :
Today's walk starts with a short climb to a ridge, which offers open views across Sikkim. We follow this scenic ridge for about 5 kilometres, before descending a steep spur to our lunch spot on the banks of the glacial PrekChu.A short stretch of boulder hopping and then we cross the stream to begin the climb to Thangshing, a large open campsite on a grassy pasture. The southern Ridge of Kangchenjunga and the moraines of the Oglathang Glacier are visible directly ahead and there are close-up views of Pandim. Altitude at camp -3950 metres.
Day 15 : Thangshing- Samity Lake.(3/4hrs) :
A pleasant couple of hours walk beneath the west side of Pandim, on a path that leads through dwarf azaleas and rhododendron, takes us to the first of the terminal moraines of the Oglathang Glacier. We climb to the crest of a moraine ridge and find ourselves on the shores of the lovely and sacred Samity Lake. Ringed by prayer flags and reflecting a number of snow- capped peaks. Altitude at camp -4300 metres.
Day 16 : Samity Lake - Geochala - Thangsing ( about 7/8 hrs) :
Today we will make the hard, three to four hour climb up to the 4800 metre-high Goecha La. A pre-dawn start is a must, to ensure that we reach the pass when the visibility is excellent. The trail skirts the lake, before ascending a series of moraine ridge on the eastern edge of the Oglathang Glacier. As we climb, we have increasingly spectacular views of the mountains and valleys to the south and east, but these are overshadowed" by the panorama that unfolds ahead of us when we reach the prayer-flagged Goecha La.
Rising more than 4000 metres above the Talung Glacier, at a distance of only 5 kilometres from our viewpoint, is the stunning eastern wall of Kangchenjunga, which includes the five principal summits of the massif and also the very impressive Kabru and Rathong peaks. We return to Samity Lake by early afternoon and have lunch before continuing downhill for two hours to Thangsing, where we camp for the night. O/n Tents
Day 17 : Thangsing - Bakhim (7 /8hrs) :
Descending the valley from Thangsing, we take a direct route, missing out Dzongri, following a lower trail through dense rhododendron forest. We camp at Bakhim.
Day 18 : Bakhim - Yuksom (4/5hrs) :
More downhill from our camp, all the way to the river. Then the trail runs up the narrow Rathong Valley, through thick, semi-tropical forest. After 4 hours, we reach Yuksom, where we check in to the hotel.
Day 19 : Yuksom - Kalimpong :
After breakfast, we drive to Kalimpong. One of the principal commercial enterprises of the town today is the growing of flowers in extensive nurseries. We stay in a delightful hotel.
Day 20 : Kalimpong-Bagdogra( drive)-Calcutta (flight) :
Golfcourse of KalimpongAfter breakfast transfer Bagdogra (about 03hrs) for flight to Calcutta. Arrive Calcutta and transfer to the hotel for night.
Day 21 : Departure :
Very early this morning transfer to the airport for your return flight.The other great trek on offer is to Green Lake, about 14/15 days providing excellent views of Kangchenjunga & surrounding peaks.
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