Trek Highlights
• Witness close views of Mt. Kanchenjunga (3rd highest peak)
• One of the best sunrise views in the Himalayas
• Explore Kanchenjunga National Park (UNESCO site)
• Visit the stunning Samiti Lake
• Trek through rhododendron forests & alpine landscapes
• Spot rare Himalayan wildlife (Red Panda, Blue Sheep)
• Experience remote Sikkimese culture & villages
• Cross suspension bridges & river valleys
• A true high-altitude expedition for serious trekkers
Trek Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 11 Days |
| Maximum Altitude | 15,100 Ft |
| Trek Distance | 76 KM |
| Difficulty | Difficult |
| Region | Sikkim, India |
| Starting Point | New Jalpaiguri (NJP) |
| Base Camp | Yuksom |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – NJP → Yuksom
Altitude: 5,700 ft
Drive Distance: 150 km
Duration: ~8 hours
Drive to Yuksom, the starting point of the trek.
Day 2 – Yuksom → Sachen
Altitude: 7,300 ft
Trek Distance: 7 km
Duration: ~6 hours
Trek through dense forests and river crossings.
Day 3 – Sachen → Tshokha (via Bakhim)
Altitude: 9,800 ft
Trek Distance: 6 km
Steep ascent to Tshokha village.
Day 4 – Tshokha → Dzongri
Altitude: 13,100 ft
Trek Distance: 8 km
Trek through rhododendron forests to Dzongri.
Day 5 – Acclimatization at Dzongri
Altitude: 13,700 ft
Short hikes and panoramic mountain views.
Day 6 – Dzongri → Thansing
Altitude: 13,000 ft
Trek Distance: 10 km
Descend through valleys and meadows.
Day 7 – Thansing → Lamuney
Altitude: 13,600 ft
Trek Distance: 4 km
Gradual ascent towards base of Goechala.
Day 8 – Lamuney → Goechala Viewpoint → Return
Altitude: 15,100 ft
Trek Distance: 14 km
Early morning summit push for Kanchenjunga sunrise views.
Day 9 – Thansing → Tshokha
Trek Distance: 14 km
Descend back through forests.
Day 10 – Tshokha → Yuksom
Trek Distance: 13 km
Final descent to base camp.
Day 11 – Yuksom → NJP
Drive Distance: 150 km
Return journey to NJP.
