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1: GREEN LAKE TREK NORTH SIKKIM FOR 14 NIGHT 15 DAYS |
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Recently easing of thr regulation regarding travel
to northern Sikkim provide a superb opportunity to
trek to the original Kanchendzonga Base camp. We
will trek the classic expedition route followed by
many interwar expedition well before Nepal opened up
its country to foreign climbing group. The trek
covers some magnificent country as it winds through
beautifull forest toopen meadows that afford
spectacular views of Kanchendzonga and many other
towering peaks in the vicinity. Exploratiory options
beyond Base Camp will futher ensure that this
pioneering trek will surpass your expectations. |
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Day 01: Bagdogra Air Port,
New Jalpiguri Rail Way Station,Bhadra Pur Air Port
Nepal -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 evening check-in to hotel. |
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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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Day 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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Day 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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Day 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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Day 15: =Gangtok Drive to
– Darjeeling for additonal tour or you can drive to
Bagdora Air Port,New Jalpiguri Railway station or
Bhadrapur Air Port Nepal for onward journey with
unforgettable memories of the himalayas. |
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Cost Include
Trek cost Include:
>Accommodation on full bord basis in Darjeeling,
Kalingpong and Gangtok.
>All internal transport in Sikkim
>Gear package includeing Kit bag max 15kg per
person.
>Gear Package include kit bag,sleeping Bag, down
jacket and insulated mat while trekking.
>Trek = tented camp with the services of our trek
crew, camping equipment
>Services of a professional guide and trekking staff
>Poters Dzo or Horse to carry all gear max 20Kg for
Poters and 50Kg for Pack Animals.
>Food Includes 1-Bed Tea. 2-Break Fast.3-Lunch Both
Pack and Hot Lunch.4-Tea and Snacks.5-Soup, Dinner
and Deserts every Day during the Trek and at Lachen
for 2nights. Indian we served Chinese and
continental dishes and also sikkimes dishes.
>All First Aid and High Altitude Medicine For the
trek.
>Complementary souvenirs from Sikkim.
>All trekking fees and local permits |
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Trek Cost does not Include:
>Items of a personal nature such as phone
calls,laundry,etc.
>Personal expenses like, tea, beverages, alcoholic
drinks, telephone calls, tips and gratuities
>Medicare & insurance (Clients should have an all
inclusive insurance policy that soul cover medical,
emergency evacuations, baggage loss or damage, etc)
>Additional services not mentioned above in the
included clause Tips
>Travel Incurance
>Please note, that costs quoted are as per the above
package and there will be no refunds for services
not utilized for any reasons whatsoever.
>Initially Sikkim Holidays quoted you a basic cost
that covered Green Lake Trek. With your requirements
the costs have increased proportionally but you can
rest assured that it is money for value as we will
be offering you the best in services. |
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For further Information send us email at: -
info@sikkim-holidays.com / barap14@hotmail.com /
bradxxx14@gmail.com |
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