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17 days with 13 days trekking up to 5000m |
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September to December and March to June This
is a new trekking route open only since 2000. A long but more interesting
approach to Goechela. usual route to Goechela is the steep and short ascent
from Yoskum via Dzongri. SinceThis trek begins in Sikkim and leads us along
to Sikkim/Nepal border over Singelela to Darjeeling. Before we begin with
our trek we visit the capital of Sikkim as well as the monastery at
Pemayangtse in West Sikkim. In the heart of Sikkims dairy country, in Dentam
we begin with an easy walk to the third-highest suspension bridge of Asia
and to the village Uttarey. The steep path from Uttarey to the border
check-point-pass Chiwabhanjang leads us through Sikkims lush subtropical
mountain jungles. A variety of orchids and rare herbs grow here and the
region is home to many colorful birds and wildlife. Up on the ridge a
breathtaking view of Mt. Everest in the West, Kanchenjunga in the North and
the Chola mountain group in the East greets us. On our trek along the
Singelela ridge we sometimes come across grazing Yaks. The forests of this
remote region are home to a variety of wildlife, including leopard cat,
wolves, red pandas and even bears. The decent from Sandakphu to the
picturesque Sherpa village Gortum leads us through untouched bamboo groves
rhododendron forest. Singelela trek begins in Sikkim and ends in Darjeeling.
For the spectacular blooming season March through May are best; for great
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