A short trek/hike in the Sikkim himalayas which goes along the Yoksum, Tsoka, Dzongri ridge and at the foothills of the 3rd highest peak in the world - mount Kanchenjunga.
HOME bigFOOTtrek - logo (R)
SIKKIM Indian Flag
DARJEELING Indian Flag
NEPAL Nepal Flag
TIBET Tibetan Flag
BHUTAN Bhutan Flag
 
Bookmark us
INQUIRY FORM
EMAIL

DZONGRI RIDGE TREK in SIKKIM
Yoksum to Dzongri Ridge Trek in The Kanchenjunga National Park.

Sikkim's most popular short trek to Dzongri Ridge in the Kanchenjunga National Park. Trek through virgin rhododendron forests and experience the native culture of Sikkim. Climb Dzongri Top at sunrise to enjoy spectacular close up views of Mt. Kanchanjunga, Kabru, Pandim and many other snow capped peaks.

Best Season: October-May.
Trek Grading: Easy to Moderate.
Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Maximum Hiking Altitude: Dzongri Top - 4200m/13,776ft.
Maximum Camp Altitude: Dzongri - 4000m/13,120ft.
Starting & Endging Point: Bagdogra or Bhadrapur Airport.
Trek Avaliblity: Join a group trek (dates shown below)
Private treks availabe on request for minimum 2 persons.

Group Departure Dates for Dzongri Ridge Trek in Sikkim
 03-10 April, 2010  29 May-05 June, 2010  16-23 Oct, 2010
 17-24 April, 2010  18-25 Sept, 2010  30 Oct-06 Nov, 2010
 01-08 May, 2010  02-09 Oct, 2010  07-14 Nov, 2010
 15-22 May, 2010  09-16 Oct, 2010  13-20 Nov, 2010
 >> Minimum 2 participants required for treks to operate.
 >> Participants can come in from Delhi, Calcutta(Kolkata) or Kathmandu, Nepal.
 >> Tours starts and ends at Bagdogra or Bhadrapur Airport or NJP Railway Station.
 >> Private treks are available on request for minimum of 2 persons.
 

I T I N E R A R Y
DAY 01: Arrive at Bagdogra Airport (India), NJP Railway Station (India) or Bhadrapur Airport (Nepal).
Drive up the Teesta valley to Gangtok the capital of Sikkim. Hotel Sonam Delek or Similar.
DAY 02: Gangtok town & Rumtek Monastery sightseeing. Hotel Sonam Delek or Similar. (B)
DAY 03: Drive Gangtok to Yoksum. Visit Tashiding Monastery enroute.
Lodge or Camp. (B, L, D)
DAY 04: Trek to Tshoka village. Tent. (B, L, D)
DAY 05: Continue trek to Dzongri ridge. Tent. (B, L, D)
DAY 06: Morning climb Dzongri Top for sunrise views.
Afternoon return trek to Tsoka. Tent. (B, L, D)
DAY 07: Trek back to Yoksum. Drive to Kalimpong. Holumba Lodge. (B)
DAY 08: Drive to Bagdogra Airport, NJP Railway Station or Bhadrapur Airport. Or onward journey to Darjeeling for extension. END of Yoksum Dzongri trek. (B)

Meals: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D= Dinner.

Darjeeling Extension:
2 nights stay in Darjeeling with one full day jeep and walking tour of Darjeeling town, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and zooligical garden.

Please contact for further details and informations: info@bigfoottrek.com

(All relevant Terms & Conditions apply)


8-Day Dzongri Ridge Trek