Dzongri Trek in Sikkim
Dzongri Trek
The trail runs through moss-laden forests of oak, chestnut, pine, maple, magnolia and rhododendron culminating in the meadows of Dzongri at 4,000 meters with exceptional mountain views. It is a naturalist's paradise. These forests harbor hundreds of varieties of wild plants, exotic orchids vie for attention with equally spectacular varieties of birds and butterflies. Some of the animals found along this trail are the Himalayan Black Bear, Barking Deer, Musk Deer, Marbled Cat, Langur and the Red Panda.


Programme Itinerary 
Day 01.  Arrival in Kathmandu airport.
Day 02.  Kathmandu free and official briefing for the trip.
Day 03.  Kathmandu – Bhadrapur by flight then drive to India border, after visa formalities continue drive to Gantok (Sikkim). Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04.  Day sightseeing: visit Do Drul Chorten, Institute of Tibet-logy, Rumtek Monastery & Handicraft Center.
Day 05.  Gangtok to Yuksom (1,780m.) by drive through the beautiful villages and hills- meet our trekking crew and overnight in Camp/Lodge  
Day 06.  Yuksom – Tsokha: Trek begins here. This trek takes you through dense verdant Semi Tropical forest occasionally crossed by Crystal clear rivulets and cascading water falls up to Praig Chu. After lunch a steep climb for an hour brings you to Tsokha - a small Tibetan hamlet from where the first glimpse of the mountains can be seen. Tented Camp. Approx. Alt. 3050m & Distance 16kms/6 hrs.
Day 07.  Dzongri -Halt. Dzongri La alt.4,500m. (Acclimatization) Halt.
Day 08.  Trek back to Tsokha. O/N at Tented Camp.
Day 09.  Trek back from Tsokha to Yuksam. Transfer to Hotel.
Day 10.  Drive Yuksam to Darjeeling via Pelling. On the way visit Pemayangtse monastery then transfer to Hotel.
Day 11.  Early morning visit Tiger Hill for sunrise. On the way back visit Yiga Choling Monastery. After breakfast visit the Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Zoological Park, Tibetan Self Help Centre and a Tea garden. O/N at Hotel.
Day 12.  Drive to Bhadrapur then drive back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 13.  Kathmandu free.
Day 14.  Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.


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