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Darjeeling Trek

 

Darjeeling Trek

 

Area
Sikkim Himalayas
Duration
13 Days
Altitude
3640 mts
Grade
Easy
Season
March - June & Aug - Nov

 

 

 

Day 01: Delhi - Bagdogra - Darjeeling - Darjeeling Trek

 

Arrive Bagdogra Airport and drive to Darjeeling, charming 4-hour journey, through Assam tea plantations and tiny villages takes us to Darjeeling. Built on top of a ridge, Darjeeling faces the Himalaya and is a popular destination for Westerners and Bengalis alike. Overnight in Darjeeling.

 

 

Day 02: Darjeeling visit - Darjeeling Trek

 

We could take an early trip to Tiger Hill to see the sunrise. Afterwards we visit the famous Ghoom monastery that enshrines an image of the Maitreya Buddha (the coming Buddha). Later on we can visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and tea plantations. Overnight in Darjeeling.

 

 

Day 03: Darjeeling - Manay Bhanjang (2134 m/1h 30) by car - Tonglu (3070 mts) - Darjeeling Trek

 

Early morning drive from Darjeeling to Manay Bhanjang. The trail overlooks the Bengali plain south, and we have tantalising glimpses of Kanchenjunga ahead, as we zigzag through rhododendrons.

 

 

Day 04: Tonglu - Garibas (2620m) in 4 hrs - Darjeeling Trek

 

We take a mossy paved path that passes through a succession of forests and hamlets, giving way, from time to time, to spectacular mountain sceneries.

 

 

Day 05: Garibas - Sandakphu (3640m) in 4h 30 min - Darjeeling Trek

 

We steadily climb to join the ridge trail towards Kalpokhari. Afterwards we start a long and steep climb onto the Singalila ridge that leads us to Sandakphu. A remarkable 360 ° view from the top.

 

 

Day 06: Sandakphu - Phalut (3600m) in 6h - Darjeeling Trek

 

We walk to a prominent viewpoint for the magnificent sunrise over the Kanchenjunga, Jannu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyo. Throughout the day, there are ever-changing views: yak herds, silvery pine forests, tiny lakes ringed with grass, and the snow-capped Himalayan range in the background.

 

 

Day 07: Phalut - Raman (2560m) in 5h - Darjeeling Trek

 

A pleasant descent through the woods takes us to Gorkhey (2500m) then we climb up towards Raman.

 

 

Day 08: Raman - Rimbik (2280m) in 4h - Darjeeling Trek

 

We pass through numerous villages and cross the Sri Khola over a remarkable suspension bridge.

 

 

Day 09: Rimbik - Pelling by car (9h) - Darjeeling Trek

 

In the morning after breakfast we will take a drive for Pelling. It’s also a beautiful hill town. Overnight at hotel.

 

 

Day 10: Pelling - Pemayangtse - Yuksam by car (2h) - Darjeeling Trek

 

2.5 km from Pelling, we will visit the Pemayangtse monastery. Perched at 2800m, it is one of the oldest and most impressive Gompas in Sikkim.

 


Day 11: Yuksam - Tashiding - Martam by car (6h) - Darjeeling Trek

 

En route, we visit the Tashiding monastery, one of the most isolated in Sikkim, perched on the top of a hill set between two rivers.

 

 

Day 12: Martam - Gangtok by car (1h) - Darjeeling Trek

 

En route we visit Rumtek monastery, reputed for its religious Tibetan art. Visitors are welcome to attend prayers. Afternoon at leisure in Gangtok.

 

 

Day 13: Gangtok - Bagdogra (by car) - Delhi - Darjeeling Trek

 

In the morning after breakfast drive to Gangtok and from here catch a flight for Delhi. On arrival at Delhi transfer to international airport.

 

 

 

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