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01:
Bagdogra-Gangtok: Leave for Gangtok about
124 km or approx 4 hrs drive. This is a scenic and
winding drive, takes you along the River Teesta
which leads to “Gangtok” the capital of Sikkim.
While half way you arrive at a
place called Rangpo, this is the entry point to
Sikkim. You will have to fulfill the entry
formalities against your special permit to tour
around Sikkim,While we fulfill the formalities you
refresh yourself with Tea and Snacks, then
continue the drive to Gangtok.Arrive Gangtok by
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Day 02: Gangtok Sight Seeing. (While we process final
documentation.)
After
breakfast visit to the World famous Rumtek Dharma
Chakra Centers Monastery, situated 24kms from
Gangtok. This is the headquarter of the present
seat of His Holiness, the Gyalwa Karmapa, head of
the Kagyud Sect. This Monastery is said to be
replica of the monastery at Tsurphu, Tibet with
its traditional architecture, exquisite paintings,
intricate wood work, housing treasures of
manuscripts and icons. Rumtek is a splendid
example of Tibetan monastic art. ON the way back
visit Do-Drul Chorten Stupa: An awe inspiring
stupa, encircled by prayer wheels which you may
spin while walking around, clockwise only, to
offer the prayer “ Om Mane Padme Hum Re”.
Nearby, simple housed are two giant statues of the
Lord Buddha and Guru Padmasambhava. Tibetology: A
unique institution, devoted to Tibet logy the only
of its kind in the world where is displayed
perhaps the largest collection to Tibetan
artifacts outside Tibet.
After
lunch visit Govt. Institute of Handicrafts Cottage
Industries: this place you can buy local
handicrafts such as carpets, woodcarvings or
nick-knacks. You may also see the artisans at
work.Flower Show at White Hall: Specimens of
Sikkim’s famous Orchids and other
flora.Overnight at hotel.
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03: Gangtok – Lachen (2728m) 123km, 6-7
Hours drive by jeep passing through Tashi View
Point, Kabi Lungtsok, Phodong Monastery, Mangan
& Chungthang. Overnight at Gurudongmar Lodge
at Lachen.
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04: Lachen – Talem (3468m) 5-6 hours walk.
After breakfast, drive towards Zema (20 mins). The
trek starts from Zema to Tallem along the Zemu
River towards west. The going in this
section is usually slow as the path travels
through water logged Rhododendron thickets and
fallen tree trunks. Lunch at Tallem and in the
afternoon free for excursion in the area.
Overnight at Camp.
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Day
05:Tallem – Jakthang (3176m) 4-5 hours walk.Trek
from Tallem to Jakthang This route is a walk
in the paradise passing through at least
twenty different kinds of Rhododendron varying in
colours from white to the deepest red and in
height from trees of 6m to scrubs of not more than
a foot. Lunch at Camp. |
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Day
06: Jakthang – Yabuk (3978m) 4- 5 hours walk.The
path to Yabuk climbs through the forest and after
about three hours of steady walking you reach the
snout of the Zemu glacier. Lunch at
Camp. In the afternoon free for excursion in the
area.
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07 : Yabuk – Marco polo Rest Camp (4570m)
5 Hours Walk.The path from Yabuk to Rest Camp
follows the Zemu Glacier; the path is mainly over
boulders. As the trail opens into the valley the
great peaks come into view. The Rest Camp is
situated just opposite Mt Siniolchu which is one
of the most beautiful peak in Sikkim.
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Day
08 : Rest Camp – Green Lake (5050m) 4-5
Hours walk.The trail from Rest Camp gently
climbs up the valley. On a clear day this is one
of the most beautiful walks in the Himalaya. Mt
Siniolchu, Simvo, Twin Peaks, Nepal Peak and The
Khangchendzonga are some of the giants that
dominate the horizon. The Camp at Green Lake
Plain.
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Day
09 : Rest Day for sight seeing at Green
Lake.Spend the day lazing in the sun watching the
panoramic view of the Great mountains of Sikkim.
Climb for about an hour or so to the hill behind
the Green Lake one will come to a high point where
you will get the grandest view of the Mt
Khangchendzonga divide and the distant Mt
Chomolhari in Bhutan.
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Day
10 : Green Lake (5050m) to Yabuk (3978m)
It is possible to make the trek from Green Lake to
Yabuk in one day as the trail is mostly down hill.
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Day 11 : Yabuk (3978m) to Tallem (3468m)
4-5 Hours walk
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Day 12 : Tallem (3468m) to Lachen
(2728m) 3-4 hours walk
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Day 13 :
Lachen
to Gangtok. |
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Day
14 : After breakfast leave for Gangtok, lunch
enroute. Visit Phodong Monastery if not visited
earlier. Check in Hotel at Gangtok.
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