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Sikkim high trail trekking


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Tour description

Our rhododendron trekking offers you magnificent views of Mt. Khangchendzonga every day in good weather and, with a bit of luck, the most beautiful panoramic views of Mt. Everest and the Himalayas of Nepal!

This trek is suitable for participants who would like to trek at less extreme altitudes and in less well-known trekking areas.

Our experienced trekking and kitchen team will prepare delicious, hot meals for you, we provide modern trekking equipment with comfortable sleeping mats and your guide will take care of your concerns and safety. Frame the trekking with a diverse cultural trip, e.g. with the travel module Sikkim East, Sikkim West, Darjeeling and/or Kalimpong to gain deep insights into the country and people of this mountain region.

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We are happy to customize your tour to your needs.
Combine your tour with other destinations or activities. Contact us – we will be happy to help you.

Highlights

  • Daily panoramic view of Mt. Khangchenjunga at a relatively low altitude between 2500 and 3600 m above sea level
  • In part, the route resembles a high-altitude trail – with horizontal stages.
  • Sunrise at the 360° viewpoint with views of Mt. Everest and the Himalayas from Nepal in the west, Mt. Khangchenjunga in the north to the snow-capped peaks of North Sikkim, Tibet and Bhutan.
  • Little-known trekking route, partly through a species-rich rhododendron reserve with a variety of rhododendrons (flowering time in April/May); two raised bogs
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Itinerary

  • Day 1: Travel through various vegetation zones to the trekking starting point, e.g. to the Darjeeling, Sikkim East or Sikkim West travel module. Short approx. 1.5-hour hike. Overnight stay in camp, 3080 m above sea level
  • Day 2: Trek through rhododendron and oak forest, approx. 5 hours; overnight stay in camp, 2960 m above sea level.
  • Day 3: Trek to the viewpoint, approx. 5 hours; overnight stay in camp, 3570 m above sea level.
  • Day 4: Sunrise at the viewpoint followed by a descent into the valley, approx. 6 hours; overnight stay in an easy hotel or camp.
  • Day 5: Continue with travel module Sikkim West or Sikkim East.

Additional options

  • This trek can also be done in reverse order. We will be happy to discuss the ideal route for you
  • Extend this trekking with additional hiking days through rarely visited areas in Western Sikkim (+ 2 days).
  • Combine this trek with the Khangchendzonga trek, Singelela variant, to Dzongri and Goechela (+ 12 days).
  • Include an extra day to shorten the daily hiking time
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Best time to travel

Spring & fall; for rhododendrons in bloom from April – May.
Winter: Due to the relatively low altitude, this trek is also suitable in winter from November to March.

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