Sikkim Treks

 
Code No SHT- 2: HIDDEN HIMALAYA – VALLEY IN THE LAND OF LEPACHAS 13 NIGHT 14 DAYS.   Booking Form
 
     
  Monthly, January - December
The valley of Tholung in North-Sikkim is located below the beautiful Mt. Siniolchu (6888m) and Mt. Lamo Anden (5200m) in an area especially reserved for the indigenous Lepchas. The virtually uninhabited valley of Tholung is very sacred both to Lepchas and Bhutias of Sikkim. Its miniscule population consists of less that 50 lamas, yak herdsmen and small-scale farmers. The mixed forest in the lower valley is a haven for an amazing diversity of birds and plants.
Thanks to the variations in altitude, the lack of vehicular traffic and human population Tholung valley’s wealth in biodiversity has become the best kept secret for birdwatchers and nature-lovers.
Our journey takes us through lush forests along the River Ringpi Chu and up to Tholung monastery which is located beautifully surrounded by 108 waterfalls that cascade down from high above the mountain slopes that are doted with magnolia- and rhododendrontrees. The longer tour takes us beyond the monastery to yak herdsmen’s territory and up to a crystal-clear alpine lake where we are face-to-face with the remote glacial worlds of the Sikkim Himalayas.		  
  Itinerary
Tholung Trek & Cultural Tour, 17 days		  
     
 

Day 1 : Bagdogra Air Port, New Jalpiguri Rail Way Station,Bhadra Pur Air Port Nepal - Darjeeling (2200 m) Along toy-train-track we drive by jeep from the flatlands through tea-gardens to the former hill-station Darjeeling.

  
     
  Day 2 :Darjeeling – Gangtok(1500 m) To Sikkim, ‚Payul Demazong‘, hidden land of spiritual treasures  
     
  Day 3 :Gangtok (1800 m) Sightseeing in Sikkim’s capital Gangtok.  
     
  Day 4 : Gangtok – Lachen (2728 m) To the valley of Lachen in North sikkim. Nunnery and way of life of the Lachenpas.  
     
 

Day 5 : Lachen – Tanggu (3920 m) – Lepcha Dorf Passing Dang (ca 1068 m) Entering the world of the Lepchas at Dzongu.
Overnight in a modern Lepcha-house; simple accommodation.

  
     
  Day 6 : Passing Dang (1068) – Beh Dzongu (1650) Trekking (4 hrs.) through himalayan landscapes and biodiverse jungles.  
     
 

Day 7 : Beh Dzongu – Tholung (2550 m) Trekking (approx. 7 hrs.) through mystical mountain-forests, over streams and past waterfalls to the buddhist monastery of Tholung..
Overnight in simple wooden house or in double tents.

  
     
 

Day 8:Tholung. We hike to the spring of life. The spring-water that flows out from the middle of a mighty boulder is said to have properties for good health and long life.
Overnight in simple wooden house or in double tents.

  
     
 

Day 9:Tholung – Passing Dang (ca. 1068 m) Day-trekking (approx. 6 hrs) back to the road. By jeep to the village of Passing Dang.
Overnight in a simple home.

  
     
 

Day 10 :Passing Dang – Lingtem (1268 m)We visit a typical Lepcha-bridge made entirely of bamboo as well as the village school and a traditional lepcha house (2 hrs. trekking).
Overnight in simple wooden house or double tent.

  
     
 

Day 11:Lingtem – Passing Dang (1068)– Phodong. We leave Dzongu and stop on the way back in Phodong where we stay overnight in a traditional Bhutia-house.

  
     
  Day 12 :Phodong: We visit Phodong-monastery and take a walk (2 hrs.) to remote Bhutia-villages.
Overnight as homestay in a Bhutia-house		  
     
  Day 13:Phodong – Gangtok
Transfer by jeep in 2.5 hrs via Gangtok.		  
     
 

Day 14: =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.

  
     
     
 

Cost Include
Trek cost Include:
>Accommdation 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

  
     
 

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 Tholung 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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