The Dzongri hill is situated at an elevation
of 4030m, offers panoramic views of Mt. Kangchenjunga (8586 meters),
the third highest mountain on earth and other peaks of Singalila
range, viz. Talung (7349 m), Kabru North (7338 m), Kabru South (7317
m), Rathong (6679 m), Kokthang (6147 m) and excellent view of Kabru
Dome (6600 m), Forked Peak (6108m), Guicha (6127 m) and specially
Mt. Pandim (6691 m) followed by Tinchenkhang, Jopunu and Narshing.
The trekking trail starts at Yuksum (1780 m) with a gradual ascent
through sub-tropical and temperate forest of Oaks , Chestnuts, Walnuts,
Cedars, pines, Magnolias, Rhododendrons etc. The trail is also rich
in flora and fauna. The altitude gained is almost 800-1000 m per
day and the average distance covered is 10-17 km per day with 5-6
hrs walk. The general itinerary followed is Yuksam - Sachen - Tshoka
- Dzongri and back trek with several options. The trek is well supported
with meals, staff, porter/pack animals and camping equipments.
Day 01: Kathmandu/Gangtok (1670 m) – 110 km, 4
hours drive, Fly Kathmandu to Bhadrapur airport then drive to to
Gangtok. O/N Hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing tour
We visit, Enchey Monastery, Do Drul Chorten, Research Institute
of Tibetology, Purba Chorten, Government Institute of Cottage Industries
(GICI). Afternoon, we visit Rumtek Monastery which is situated 24
km from the main city. O/N Gangtok.
Day 03: Drive, Gangtok to Yuksum (1760 m.)
Morning, after breakfast, we set off for Yuksum. En route, we visit
Bonn monastery near Ravongla. It is a 6 hour journey. O/N hotel.
Day 04: Yuksum/Tshoka (3050 m.) – 18 km, 6 hours
walk
After breakfast, we commence our trek to Tshoka through thick lush
green forest of pine and oak. We cross river Prek Chu then start
uphill climb to Bakhim village then continue to Tshoka village.
O/N Lodge
Day 05: Tshoka/Dzongri (4020 m.) – 5 hours
Morning after breakfast, we commence our journey to Dzongri. From
Tshoka the trail is quite steep as well as passes through the lush
thick forest of rhododendrons with vast array of flowering plants
over 400 species. We reach at a place called Deorali Dada (hillock)
which provides spectacular views of mountain ranges. From Deurali,
we continue our journey to Phethang where we take a break.
From Phethang, we still will ascend for a while and eventually reach
Dzongri, here the forest becomes very thin and we find only small
bushes and shrubs. O/N hut
Day 06: Rest at Dzhongri
Early morning, we trek to Dabla Khang (Dzongri Top), a vantage point
from where you can the magnificent view of Himalayan Range.
Day 07: Dzongri/Thangsing
Day 08: Thangsing/Tshoka
Day 09: Tshoka/Yuksum
Day 10: Yuksum/Darjeeling
Day 11: Sightseeing tour
Morning – Sunrise tour to Tiger hill, while coming back we will
visit Ghoom Monastery and batasia Loop and War Memorial. Afternoon,
we visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Himalayan Zoological
Park and Tibetan refugee camp. O/N Hotel.
Day 12: Departure from Darjeeling |
