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Trekking routes in Sikkim
Sikkim’s rigges and undulating topography is a trekker’s paradise. With its endelsss mountains, flora and fauna, Sikkim offers a retreat that is more like a voyage of adventure and discovery. The trekking trail in Sikkim runs through dense forest with an undulating climbs and some time it is very sharp. Some time trekkers require treading on soft snow. 3500 meters above trails begins to run through Rhodendron and Juniper bushes with ample opportunity to view snow clad peaks. Mountain lures, excitement over power senses and the chances of mishap is higher.
Mount Kangchenjunga - at 8598-m the third
highest mountain on earth straddling Nepal and Sikkim - is the focal point of
Sikkim and its people and their culture. It is not just a mountain, but the
Sikkimese protective deity. The Sikkimese believes that it is not meant to be
climbed, but only worshipped, as it is the abode of "The Five Treasures of
the Great Snow". In deference to local sentiments, no expedition has set
foot on its main summit peak - but remained a few meters below.
The trekking
trip will take us through lush verdant forests, rhododendron-covered hillsides,
tiny yak-herders' summer settlements on high meadows, remote monasteries tended
by Tibetan lamas, and high viewpoints with magnificent views of white jagged
glacial peaks.
Details of the Trails:
1.Yuksam-Dzongri
Trekking Trails (5 days) (leave space for the trekking
map)
The word yuksum means” meeting place of three
lamas” referring to tri of three holy men who crowned the first Chogyal(King)
of Sikkim. This popular trek in Sikkim, is from Yuksam to Dzongri and has
superb views of Kanchenjanga. From Yuksam, the trail follows the Rathong Valley
to Bakkhim and from here a steep ascent to the village of Tsokha. Above Tsokha
the trail reaches Phedang. A further stage brings you to Dzongri (4020 M).Dzongri is situated at an altitude of about
4020 M, in west Sikkim. It offers the trekker a most fascinating close-up view
of Kanchenjanga and Mt. Pandim. To the west rises the long outline of the
Kyangla ridge. Dzongri is trekker’s paradise.
Day1: Halt at Yuksam (1600m)
Day 2: Yuksam to Tskoka(2828m) via Sachen(halt
for lunch) (14 kms)
Day 3: Tshoka to Dzongri (3750m) via
Phedang (halt for lunch) (8 kms)
Day4: Back from Dzongri to Tshoka
Day 5: Tshoka to Yuksam
2.
Yuksam to HMI Base Camp Treaking Trails (8 days)
Day1: Halt at Yuksam (1600m)
Day 2: Yuksam to Tskoka(2828m)
Day 3: Tshoka to Dzongri (3750m)
Day 4: Dzongri to HMI Base Camp() via
Day6: HMI Base Camp to Dzongri
Day 7: Day4: Back from Dzongri to Tshoka
Day 8: Tshoka to Yuksam
3. Yuksum to Goechala Trekking Trails (9 days)
Goecha La is situated at an altitude of about 4940
M. Goecha La offers a mindcatching sight of the mountains like Pandim,
Kanchenjanga and the others. The trek to Goecha la really is getting out &
getting trekked. There are only few trekking routes around the Kanchenjanga
National Park that are open to visitors. The trek is traditional which follows
a picturesque route past lush vegetation and wonderful mountain views until it
reaches a high pass. Trek from Yuksom to Samiti Lake, one of the high
altitude fresh water lakes. From this lake, one can climb up to the Goecha La
pass, and view the majestic splendors of Mount Kanchendzonga, Mount Kabru and
Kabru Dome. Also, starting from the Samiti Lake, one can trek through
Thangsing, Dzongri, up to Tsokha, where the Rhododendron trails starts. This is
one of the most popular and fascinating treks in Sikkim. Yuksom is a historical
place and was the earlier capital of Sikkim and it is also acts as the entry to
Kanchendzonga National Park.
Day1: Halt at Yuksam (1600m)
Day 2: Yuksam to Sachen (7 kms)
Day 3: Sachen to Tshoka (2828m) (7 kms)
Day 4: Tshoka to Dzongri(3750m) (8 Kms)
Day 5: Dzongri to Thangsing (4200m) (8kms)
Day 6:
Thangsing to Lamuney (4300m)
(6kms)
Day 7: Lamuney to Goechala (4900m) (16 kms)
Day 8: Thangsing to Tshoka (16 kms) . Day
9: Tshoka to Yuksum (16 kms)
Yambong – Singalila Trek 15 days trekking
trails
The Yambong Singalila range is one of the rare spots on earth
where the view embraces five summits rising above 7000m, amongst them Everest,
Makalu and Lhotse of Nepal, Mt. Khangchendzonga, Mt. sinolchu in Sikkim. You
will trek on the narrow paths adjacent to Indo-Nepali border, sometimes at the
edge of the jungle, sometimes through rhododendron forests. The visit to some
of famous lakes will give a blend touch of both nature and culture which make
the journey a rare venture. As the name depicts" Yambong Singalila is the
main mountain that connects the sikkim Himalaya range to Darjeeling hills and
Nepal and eventually separates them. Yambong Singalila range is one of the many
ranges to provides shelter to many endangered wild animals. It officially falls
under Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve and shares a very close boundary with
Khangchendzonga National Park at Gomothang. Here globally endangered animals
like Red Panda, Himalayan Tahr, Blue Sheep, Himalayan Black Bear and
spectacular pheasants like Satyr Tragopan, Himalayan Monal and Blood Pheasant
flourish and roam. It is also recorded to have witnessed highest population of
Himalayan Griffon Vulture roaming in Sikkim. Its elevation ranging from 1800 to
8583 meters above mean sea level consisting of lower hill, middle and higher
hills, alpine zones and snow bound land.
This valley almost has everything which a tourist can dream of
as a land of fairs and festivals, snow-clad mountains, holy lakes and peaks,
holy caves, pilgrims spot, living local culture, pleasant valley flora and
fauna and amazingly a century old stonewalls decorated with Buddhist script can
still be seen at Golaghar Yambong and so on.
Day 1: NJP/Bagdogra to Pelling
Day 2: Pelling to Nambu, trek to Rimbik
Day 3: Rinbik to Chongri village (2050 m)
Day 4: Chongri to Nayapatal (3000 m)
Day 5: Nayapatal (halt for acclamatisation)
Day 6: Nayapatal to Lower Yambong (3700 m)
Day 7: lower Yambong to Lam Pokri (3900 m)
Day 8: Lam Pokri to Gomathang (3700 m)
Day 9: Gomathang to Pangding (4200 m)
Day 10: Pangding to Dzongri (3750 m)
Day 11: Dzongri
to Thangsing (4200 m)
Day 12: Thangsing to lamune
Day 13: Lamune
to Goechala-thangsing
Day14: Thangsing to Tshoka
Day 15: Tshoka
to Yuksam
Yuksam – Goechala – Labdang Round trek 10 days
Day 1: Yuksam (Halt at night)
Day 2: Yuksam to Sachen
Day 3: Sachen to Tshoka
Day 4: Tshoka to Dzongri
Day 5: Dzongri to Thangsing
Day 6: Thangsing to Lam Pokri
Day 7: Lam Pokri to Kasturi orar
Day 8: Kasturi Orar to Labdang
Day 9: Labdang to Sinon
Day 10: Sinon to Tashiding
Hilley to Uttarey (West Sikkim)
The Hilley - Varsey hike
is a no sweat trek which can be completed within a day or two. Varsey is called
the valley of rhododendrons – they are available in all shades and shapes here.
The Hilley - Varsey trail is ablaze with a riot of colors during March and
April created by many species of rhododendrons blooming across the valley. The
Rhododendron Sanctuary at Hilley Varsey is spread across an area of 104 sq. km
along the Singalila Ridge which forms the natural boundary between India and
Nepal. The dense forest of Varsey is covered with hemlocks, silver firs,
magnolia and rhododendron trees and bushes.
Hilley - Varsey is also
associated with Joseph Dalton Hooker, the man who thoroughly documented the
flora and fauna of this region, and published the book called the
“Rhododendrons of Sikkim” in 1849 – his work is still followed as an authentic
text on this subject. Even the golden yellow rhododendron, scientifically
called the Dendobrium hookeriana, is named after him
Singshore Bridge - Uttarey
Lying about 25 Km from Pemayangtse it is the highest bridge in
Sikkim . 20-minute drive away is Uttarey, a base camp for adventure trail
to the Singalila range.
Day 1: Hilley to Deo dhap -11km
Day 2: deo dhap to thulo dharp – 15km
Day3: Thulo dhop to Kalijhar – 12kmSikkim’s rigges and undulating topography
is a trekker’s paradise. With its endelsss mountains, flora and fauna, Sikkim
offers a retreat that is more like a voyage of adventure and discovery. The trekking
trail in Sikkim runs through dense forest with an undulating climbs and some
time it is very sharp. Some time trekkers require treading on soft snow. 3500
meters above trails begins to run through Rhodendron and Juniper bushes with
ample opportunity to view snow clad peaks. Mountain lures, excitement over
power senses and the chances of mishap is higher.
Mount Kangchenjunga - at 8598-m the third
highest mountain on earth straddling Nepal and Sikkim - is the focal point of
Sikkim and its people and their culture. It is not just a mountain, but the
Sikkimese protective deity. The Sikkimese believes that it is not meant to be
climbed, but only worshipped, as it is the abode of "The Five Treasures of
the Great Snow". In deference to local sentiments, no expedition has set
foot on its main summit peak - but remained a few meters below.
The trekking
trip will take us through lush verdant forests, rhododendron-covered hillsides,
tiny yak-herders' summer settlements on high meadows, remote monasteries tended
by Tibetan lamas, and high viewpoints with magnificent views of white jagged
glacial peaks.
Details of the Trails:
1.Yuksam-Dzongri
Trekking Trails (5 days) (leave space for the trekking
map)
The word yuksum means” meeting place of three
lamas” referring to tri of three holy men who crowned the first Chogyal(King)
of Sikkim. This popular trek in Sikkim, is from Yuksam to Dzongri and has
superb views of Kanchenjanga. From Yuksam, the trail follows the Rathong Valley
to Bakkhim and from here a steep ascent to the village of Tsokha. Above Tsokha
the trail reaches Phedang. A further stage brings you to Dzongri (4020 M).Dzongri is situated at an altitude of about
4020 M, in west Sikkim. It offers the trekker a most fascinating close-up view
of Kanchenjanga and Mt. Pandim. To the west rises the long outline of the
Kyangla ridge. Dzongri is trekker’s paradise.
Day1: Halt at Yuksam (1600m)
Day 2: Yuksam to Tskoka(2828m) via Sachen(halt
for lunch) (14 kms)
Day 3: Tshoka to Dzongri (3750m) via
Phedang (halt for lunch) (8 kms)
Day4: Back from Dzongri to Tshoka
Day 5: Tshoka to Yuksam
2.
Yuksam to HMI Base Camp Treaking Trails (8 days)
Day1: Halt at Yuksam (1600m)
Day 2: Yuksam to Tskoka(2828m)
Day 3: Tshoka to Dzongri (3750m)
Day 4: Dzongri to HMI Base Camp() via
Day6: HMI Base Camp to Dzongri
Day 7: Day4: Back from Dzongri to Tshoka
Day 8: Tshoka to Yuksam
3. Yuksum to Goechala Trekking Trails (9 days)
Goecha La is situated at an altitude of about 4940
M. Goecha La offers a mindcatching sight of the mountains like Pandim,
Kanchenjanga and the others. The trek to Goecha la really is getting out &
getting trekked. There are only few trekking routes around the Kanchenjanga
National Park that are open to visitors. The trek is traditional which follows
a picturesque route past lush vegetation and wonderful mountain views until it
reaches a high pass. Trek from Yuksom to Samiti Lake, one of the high
altitude fresh water lakes. From this lake, one can climb up to the Goecha La
pass, and view the majestic splendors of Mount Kanchendzonga, Mount Kabru and
Kabru Dome. Also, starting from the Samiti Lake, one can trek through
Thangsing, Dzongri, up to Tsokha, where the Rhododendron trails starts. This is
one of the most popular and fascinating treks in Sikkim. Yuksom is a historical
place and was the earlier capital of Sikkim and it is also acts as the entry to
Kanchendzonga National Park.
Day1: Halt at Yuksam (1600m)
Day 2: Yuksam to Sachen (7 kms)
Day 3: Sachen to Tshoka (2828m) (7 kms)
Day 4: Tshoka to Dzongri(3750m) (8 Kms)
Day 5: Dzongri to Thangsing (4200m) (8kms)
Day 6:
Thangsing to Lamuney (4300m)
(6kms)
Day 7: Lamuney to Goechala (4900m) (16 kms)
Day 8: Thangsing to Tshoka (16 kms) . Day
9: Tshoka to Yuksum (16 kms)
Yambong – Singalila Trek 15 days trekking
trails
The Yambong Singalila range is one of the rare spots on earth
where the view embraces five summits rising above 7000m, amongst them Everest,
Makalu and Lhotse of Nepal, Mt. Khangchendzonga, Mt. sinolchu in Sikkim. You
will trek on the narrow paths adjacent to Indo-Nepali border, sometimes at the
edge of the jungle, sometimes through rhododendron forests. The visit to some
of famous lakes will give a blend touch of both nature and culture which make
the journey a rare venture. As the name depicts" Yambong Singalila is the
main mountain that connects the sikkim Himalaya range to Darjeeling hills and
Nepal and eventually separates them. Yambong Singalila range is one of the many
ranges to provides shelter to many endangered wild animals. It officially falls
under Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve and shares a very close boundary with
Khangchendzonga National Park at Gomothang. Here globally endangered animals
like Red Panda, Himalayan Tahr, Blue Sheep, Himalayan Black Bear and
spectacular pheasants like Satyr Tragopan, Himalayan Monal and Blood Pheasant
flourish and roam. It is also recorded to have witnessed highest population of
Himalayan Griffon Vulture roaming in Sikkim. Its elevation ranging from 1800 to
8583 meters above mean sea level consisting of lower hill, middle and higher
hills, alpine zones and snow bound land.
This valley almost has everything which a tourist can dream of
as a land of fairs and festivals, snow-clad mountains, holy lakes and peaks,
holy caves, pilgrims spot, living local culture, pleasant valley flora and
fauna and amazingly a century old stonewalls decorated with Buddhist script can
still be seen at Golaghar Yambong and so on.
Day 1: NJP/Bagdogra to Pelling
Day 2: Pelling to Nambu, trek to Rimbik
Day 3: Rinbik to Chongri village (2050 m)
Day 4: Chongri to Nayapatal (3000 m)
Day 5: Nayapatal (halt for acclamatisation)
Day 6: Nayapatal to Lower Yambong (3700 m)
Day 7: lower Yambong to Lam Pokri (3900 m)
Day 8: Lam Pokri to Gomathang (3700 m)
Day 9: Gomathang to Pangding (4200 m)
Day 10: Pangding to Dzongri (3750 m)
Day 11: Dzongri
to Thangsing (4200 m)
Day 12: Thangsing to lamune
Day 13: Lamune
to Goechala-thangsing
Day14: Thangsing to Tshoka
Day 15: Tshoka
to Yuksam
Yuksam – Goechala – Labdang Round trek 10 days
Day 1: Yuksam (Halt at night)
Day 2: Yuksam to Sachen
Day 3: Sachen to Tshoka
Day 4: Tshoka to Dzongri
Day 5: Dzongri to Thangsing
Day 6: Thangsing to Lam Pokri
Day 7: Lam Pokri to Kasturi orar
Day 8: Kasturi Orar to Labdang
Day 9: Labdang to Sinon
Day 10: Sinon to Tashiding
Hilley to Uttarey (West Sikkim)
The Hilley - Varsey hike
is a no sweat trek which can be completed within a day or two. Varsey is called
the valley of rhododendrons – they are available in all shades and shapes here.
The Hilley - Varsey trail is ablaze with a riot of colors during March and
April created by many species of rhododendrons blooming across the valley. The
Rhododendron Sanctuary at Hilley Varsey is spread across an area of 104 sq. km
along the Singalila Ridge which forms the natural boundary between India and
Nepal. The dense forest of Varsey is covered with hemlocks, silver firs,
magnolia and rhododendron trees and bushes.
Hilley - Varsey is also
associated with Joseph Dalton Hooker, the man who thoroughly documented the
flora and fauna of this region, and published the book called the
“Rhododendrons of Sikkim” in 1849 – his work is still followed as an authentic
text on this subject. Even the golden yellow rhododendron, scientifically
called the Dendobrium hookeriana, is named after him
Singshore Bridge - Uttarey
Lying about 25 Km from Pemayangtse it is the highest bridge in
Sikkim . 20-minute drive away is Uttarey, a base camp for adventure trail
to the Singalila range.
Mount Kangchenjunga - at 8598-m the third
highest mountain on earth straddling Nepal and Sikkim - is the focal point of
Sikkim and its people and their culture. It is not just a mountain, but the
Sikkimese protective deity. The Sikkimese believes that it is not meant to be
climbed, but only worshipped, as it is the abode of "The Five Treasures of
the Great Snow". In deference to local sentiments, no expedition has set
foot on its main summit peak - but remained a few meters below.
The trekking
trip will take us through lush verdant forests, rhododendron-covered hillsides,
tiny yak-herders' summer settlements on high meadows, remote monasteries tended
by Tibetan lamas, and high viewpoints with magnificent views of white jagged
glacial peaks.
Details of the Trails:
1.Yuksam-Dzongri
Trekking Trails (5 days) (leave space for the trekking
map)
The word yuksum means” meeting place of three
lamas” referring to tri of three holy men who crowned the first Chogyal(King)
of Sikkim. This popular trek in Sikkim, is from Yuksam to Dzongri and has
superb views of Kanchenjanga. From Yuksam, the trail follows the Rathong Valley
to Bakkhim and from here a steep ascent to the village of Tsokha. Above Tsokha
the trail reaches Phedang. A further stage brings you to Dzongri (4020 M).Dzongri is situated at an altitude of about
4020 M, in west Sikkim. It offers the trekker a most fascinating close-up view
of Kanchenjanga and Mt. Pandim. To the west rises the long outline of the
Kyangla ridge. Dzongri is trekker’s paradise.
Day1: Halt at Yuksam (1600m)
Day 2: Yuksam to Tskoka(2828m) via Sachen(halt
for lunch) (14 kms)
Day 3: Tshoka to Dzongri (3750m) via
Phedang (halt for lunch) (8 kms)
Day4: Back from Dzongri to Tshoka
Day 5: Tshoka to Yuksam
2.
Yuksam to HMI Base Camp Treaking Trails (8 days)
Day1: Halt at Yuksam (1600m)
Day 2: Yuksam to Tskoka(2828m)
Day 3: Tshoka to Dzongri (3750m)
Day 4: Dzongri to HMI Base Camp() via
Day6: HMI Base Camp to Dzongri
Day 7: Day4: Back from Dzongri to Tshoka
Day 8: Tshoka to Yuksam
3. Yuksum to Goechala Trekking Trails (9 days)
Goecha La is situated at an altitude of about 4940
M. Goecha La offers a mindcatching sight of the mountains like Pandim,
Kanchenjanga and the others. The trek to Goecha la really is getting out &
getting trekked. There are only few trekking routes around the Kanchenjanga
National Park that are open to visitors. The trek is traditional which follows
a picturesque route past lush vegetation and wonderful mountain views until it
reaches a high pass. Trek from Yuksom to Samiti Lake, one of the high
altitude fresh water lakes. From this lake, one can climb up to the Goecha La
pass, and view the majestic splendors of Mount Kanchendzonga, Mount Kabru and
Kabru Dome. Also, starting from the Samiti Lake, one can trek through
Thangsing, Dzongri, up to Tsokha, where the Rhododendron trails starts. This is
one of the most popular and fascinating treks in Sikkim. Yuksom is a historical
place and was the earlier capital of Sikkim and it is also acts as the entry to
Kanchendzonga National Park.
Day1: Halt at Yuksam (1600m)
Day 2: Yuksam to Sachen (7 kms)
Day 3: Sachen to Tshoka (2828m) (7 kms)
Day 4: Tshoka to Dzongri(3750m) (8 Kms)
Day 5: Dzongri to Thangsing (4200m) (8kms)
Day 6:
Thangsing to Lamuney (4300m)
(6kms)
Day 7: Lamuney to Goechala (4900m) (16 kms)
Day 8: Thangsing to Tshoka (16 kms) . Day
9: Tshoka to Yuksum (16 kms)
Yambong – Singalila Trek 15 days trekking
trails
The Yambong Singalila range is one of the rare spots on earth
where the view embraces five summits rising above 7000m, amongst them Everest,
Makalu and Lhotse of Nepal, Mt. Khangchendzonga, Mt. sinolchu in Sikkim. You
will trek on the narrow paths adjacent to Indo-Nepali border, sometimes at the
edge of the jungle, sometimes through rhododendron forests. The visit to some
of famous lakes will give a blend touch of both nature and culture which make
the journey a rare venture. As the name depicts" Yambong Singalila is the
main mountain that connects the sikkim Himalaya range to Darjeeling hills and
Nepal and eventually separates them. Yambong Singalila range is one of the many
ranges to provides shelter to many endangered wild animals. It officially falls
under Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve and shares a very close boundary with
Khangchendzonga National Park at Gomothang. Here globally endangered animals
like Red Panda, Himalayan Tahr, Blue Sheep, Himalayan Black Bear and
spectacular pheasants like Satyr Tragopan, Himalayan Monal and Blood Pheasant
flourish and roam. It is also recorded to have witnessed highest population of
Himalayan Griffon Vulture roaming in Sikkim. Its elevation ranging from 1800 to
8583 meters above mean sea level consisting of lower hill, middle and higher
hills, alpine zones and snow bound land.
This valley almost has everything which a tourist can dream of
as a land of fairs and festivals, snow-clad mountains, holy lakes and peaks,
holy caves, pilgrims spot, living local culture, pleasant valley flora and
fauna and amazingly a century old stonewalls decorated with Buddhist script can
still be seen at Golaghar Yambong and so on.
Day 1: NJP/Bagdogra to Pelling
Day 2: Pelling to Nambu, trek to Rimbik
Day 3: Rinbik to Chongri village (2050 m)
Day 4: Chongri to Nayapatal (3000 m)
Day 5: Nayapatal (halt for acclamatisation)
Day 6: Nayapatal to Lower Yambong (3700 m)
Day 7: lower Yambong to Lam Pokri (3900 m)
Day 8: Lam Pokri to Gomathang (3700 m)
Day 9: Gomathang to Pangding (4200 m)
Day 10: Pangding to Dzongri (3750 m)
Day 11: Dzongri
to Thangsing (4200 m)
Day 12: Thangsing to lamune
Day 13: Lamune
to Goechala-thangsing
Day14: Thangsing to Tshoka
Day 15: Tshoka
to Yuksam
Yuksam – Goechala – Labdang Round trek 10 days
Day 1: Yuksam (Halt at night)
Day 2: Yuksam to Sachen
Day 3: Sachen to Tshoka
Day 4: Tshoka to Dzongri
Day 5: Dzongri to Thangsing
Day 6: Thangsing to Lam Pokri
Day 7: Lam Pokri to Kasturi orar
Day 8: Kasturi Orar to Labdang
Day 9: Labdang to Sinon
Day 10: Sinon to Tashiding
Hilley to Uttarey (West Sikkim)
The Hilley - Varsey hike
is a no sweat trek which can be completed within a day or two. Varsey is called
the valley of rhododendrons – they are available in all shades and shapes here.
The Hilley - Varsey trail is ablaze with a riot of colors during March and
April created by many species of rhododendrons blooming across the valley. The
Rhododendron Sanctuary at Hilley Varsey is spread across an area of 104 sq. km
along the Singalila Ridge which forms the natural boundary between India and
Nepal. The dense forest of Varsey is covered with hemlocks, silver firs,
magnolia and rhododendron trees and bushes.
Hilley - Varsey is also
associated with Joseph Dalton Hooker, the man who thoroughly documented the
flora and fauna of this region, and published the book called the
“Rhododendrons of Sikkim” in 1849 – his work is still followed as an authentic
text on this subject. Even the golden yellow rhododendron, scientifically
called the Dendobrium hookeriana, is named after him
Singshore Bridge - Uttarey
Lying about 25 Km from Pemayangtse it is the highest bridge in
Sikkim . 20-minute drive away is Uttarey, a base camp for adventure trail
to the Singalila range.
Day 1: Hilley to Deo dhap -11km
Day 2: deo dhap to thulo dharp – 15km
Day3: Thulo dhop to Kalijhar – 12km
Day 4: Kaljira to Uttarey – 17 km
Hee Patal to Uttarey trekking trails 5 days.
Day 1: Hee patal to sammatar – 14km
Day 2: Sammatar to Deoregalary dhap – 15km
Day 3: Deoregalay dhap to thulo dharp –
15km
Day 4: Thulo dhrap to kalijiher – 12km
Day 5: Kalijiher to Uttarey -17km
Day 1: Hilley to Deo dhap -11km
Day 2: deo dhap to thulo dharp – 15km
Day3: Thulo dhop to Kalijhar – 12km
Day 4: Kaljira to Uttarey – 17 km
Hee Patal to Uttarey trekking trails 5 days.
Day 1: Hee patal to sammatar – 14km
Day 2: Sammatar to Deoregalary dhap – 15km
Day 3: Deoregalay dhap to thulo dharp –
15km
Day 4: Thulo dhrap to kalijiher – 12km
Day 5: Kalijiher to Uttarey -17km
Day 4: Kaljira to Uttarey – 17 km
Hee Patal to Uttarey trekking trails 5 days.
Day 1: Hee patal to sammatar – 14km
Day 2: Sammatar to Deoregalary dhap – 15km
Day 3: Deoregalay dhap to thulo dharp –
15km
Day 4: Thulo dhrap to kalijiher – 12km
Day 5: Kalijiher to Uttarey -17km
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
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Travel by helicopter gives an opportunity to have “bird’s eye” view of the beautiful that Mother nature has to offer: from the majestic mountains, to beautiful paddy fields to pristine forests, to clean lakes, whispering waterfalls, majestic cascades, etc.
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Village Darshan, Forest Darshan, Buddha
Park Darshan, Samdruptse/Chardhanm,
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Valley
Gangtok flight
(Duration- 15 Minutes)
This gives a bird’s eye
view of Gangtok, the capital and chief city of Sikkim Khangchendzonga
Mountain range and the Fambong La
Wildlife Sanctuary, located on the ridge opposite Gangtok City
Himalaya Darshan (Duration-55 minutes)
A closer and clear view
of the mighty Khangchendzonga Range can be had during this flight to west Sikkim
Samdruptse Darshan
(Duration-40 Minutes)
The flight is more of a
pilgrimage journey and takes to the world’s largest statue ( 118 feet) of Guru
Padmashava, also know as Guru Rimpoche, the patron saint of Sikkim located on the Samdruptse Hill opposite
the town of Namchi in South
Sikkim . The Chardham at
Solphok also at Namchi can also be seen during this trip.
This flight offers some
tog the splendid and picturesque locations in North Sikkim ,
especially the valley of flowers at Yumthang where one can see the
Rhododendrons and the Primula meadows of the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary.
Khangchendzonga Flight (Duration-75minutes)
This is an exclusive
North Sikkim Package where one gets to see the beautiful villages of Lhachung
nestled in the village, beautiful meadows, lush green forests, glistening snow
peaks. The high altitude areas of North Sikkim
are endemic to some of the Wild life like Tibetan Gazelle, Blue sheep,
Pheasants etc.
Medical flight
Heliservices also
arranges for medical flights s and when required at discounted rates
Rescue/emergency
Rescue and emergency
operations are also undertaken as and when required.
Chartered flight (within Sikkim
Helicopter can also be
chartered /hired for use by individuals, corporates, Government offices etc.
Terms and conditions
Luggage allowed: 10 kg
per passenger
Children above 2yrs will
be charged full fare
Traveler tips;
The best time to visit Sikkim
How to reach Sikkim
Nearest airport: Bagdogra
(140 kms from Gangtok)
Nearest railway station:
New Jalpaiguri (130 Kms from Gangtok
photolog
A beautiful photolog describing north sikkim!! The final Frontier to tibet!!
Pictures sepaks thousands words!!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Pang Lhabsol - honouring of the deities
Pang Lhabsol is the most unique festivals observed in Sikkim, it is held on the 15th day of the seventh month according to lunar calendar that usually falls on the end of August or the month of September.
The Pang Lhabsol festival or Neassy is celebrated throughout Sikkim. This festival is very unique and worships the snowy peaks of the guardian deity of Sikkim, Mt Khangchendonga. It is observed every year for the protection and to grace the land with good harvest, timely rainfall and to prevent from all types of natural calamities. The word Pang Lhabsol means honouring of the deities.
This festival commemorates the signing of the oath and blood treaty between the Lepcha priest Thekong Tek and Kaye Bhumsa, the ruler of Kham region of Tibet. This treaty was held at Kabi Longstok, 17 kms away from Gangtok in the presence of Mount Khangchendonga. The very spot is marked by a stone admist the shadows of the dense forest. The Statue of Unity erected near the Thakur Bari is in the memory of the event.
Legends tell Kaye Bhumsa was powerful king in Kham region in Tibet. He as the strongest man in his era that he was nicknamed “possessor of the strength of ten thousand humans”. He was married to Chomo Guru but did not have any children. He was advised by the highest lama priests to seek the blessing of the powerful Lepcha incarnate priest Thekong Tek and his wife Nekong Ngyal. The Kham ruler met the Lepcha couple and he was blessed with three sons. Khye Bhumsa visited the Lepcha couple later and thanked him for the boon and in return pledged to remain brothers forever.
Promise was made henceforth that there both the community would remain united and as brothers. They made it clear that failing this would mean that they should be cursed.
This brotherhood treaty still exists to this day. Since the mighty Mount Khangchendonga was the only witness of the treaty then so each year on this particular day homage is paid to the peak.
“An important feature of the celebrations is the spectacular Warrior dance with its intricate steps and leaps accompanied by martial war-cries.”
The major attraction of the ceremony is the Pangted Dance and the Dzogna Chaam by the monks and the non-monks. The monk dressed in Mt Kandchendzonga, the guardian deity and the Mahakala, the Dharma protector danced on the beat of the monk music to show their happiness on the offering of the prayers.
It was the third king of Sikkim Chogyal Chakdor Namgyal during 1700 AD, visualized the form of pangtoad dance. It is believed that an angel came to his dream and taught him the dance. From Rabdenste palace the first capital of Sikkim the dance shifted to Tsuglakhang Palace at Gangtok and then to other monasteries of Sikkim got merge to Indian union.
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