Yuksom situated in West Sikkim is the gateway to trekking in the Khangchendzonga region, over trails widely used by trekkers from all over the world.
Mt. Khangchendzonga (8586 meters) the third highest peak in the world, and the guardian deity of Sikkimese people, lies along it western ramparts.
Variation in altitude ranging from 200 to 8586 metres (height of Khangchendzonga), provides an opportunity to visitors to experience crossing over from sub-tropical to temperate zones, followed by alpine and high-altitude areas in a short span of time.Trekking in Sikkim has its own charm. Trails run through rich biodiversity and rich cultural life of Sikkimese people. There are numerous high altitude and low altitude trails in Sikkim, providing trekkers an opportunity to glimpse the different aspects of Sikkimese life.
YUKSOM-DZONGRI TREK
Day 1 : Pick up From IXB Bagdogra airport And Transfer to Yuksam. 133km, 6hrs, 1780mtrs. Over night at Hotel.
Day 2 : Trek from Yuksam to Bakhim.14km, 5hrs, 2750m. Over night at Tent
Day 3 : Trek from Bakhim to Tshoka. 2km, 1 hrs, 2900m. Over night at Trekkers Hut/Tent
Day 4 : Trek from Tshoka to Dzongri.9km, 5hrs, 3950mtrs. over night at Tent/Trekkers Hut.
Day 5 : Dzongri
Day 6 : Trek back from Dzongri to Tshoka.
Day 7 : Trek Back from Tshoka to Yuksam..
Day 08 : Drive back to IXB Bagdogra airport
GEOCHELA-TREK (8 nights and 9days)
Day 1 : Pick up From IXB Bagdogra airport And Transfer to Yuksam. 133km, 6hrs, 1780mtrs. Over night at Hotel.
Day 2 : Trek from Yuksam to Tshoka.14km, 5hrs, 2750m. Over night at Trekkers Hut/Tent
Day 3 : Trek from Tshoka. To Dzongri 2km, 1 hrs, 2900m. Over night at
Day 4 : Trek from Dzongri Thangsing .9km, 5hrs, 3950mtrs. over night at Tent
Day 5 : Trek from Thangsing to Samiti lake.4 Km, 4 hrs ) to Lake Samiti (4300m).. over night at Tent.
Day 6 : Trek from Smati Lake to Goechela and back to Thangsing. (07 / 08 hrs ) to The Pass - Goecha La
( 5000m). Over nite at Tent.
Day 7 : Trek back from Thangsing to Tshoka .Over nite at Trekker Hut/Tent.
Day 8 : Trek back from Tshoka to Yuksom.
Day 9 : Drive back to IXB Bagdogra airport.
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