Overview

A wonderland in the North Eastern part of the country, North Sikkim is one of the least explored destinations in the country. Jotted with scenic lakes, lofty mountains, colourful meadows, rich flora and dense forests, it truly proves to be a paradise for the visitors.

Green Lake near Lachen is one such hidden gem that allows amazing view of the Kanchenjunga and other glorious Himalayan peaks. Adventurers embark on the famous green lake trek Sikkim, to revel in the beauty of the mountains! The winding road that leads to this stunning lake is interspersed with a large variety of rhododendrons that are a sight for the eyes. Though the going is tough through rocky terrain and dense forests, the end result is worth the effort.

Day 01; Pick Up From Bagdogra / NJP Transfer to Yuksum. Overnight at Hotel. (1,780m.)

Our office representative will help to bard into car .drive to yuksum 

Day 02; Yuksom - Tsokha

Trek begins here. This trek takes you through dense verdant Semi Tropical forest occassionaly crossed by Crystal clear rivulets and cascading water falls up to Praig Chu. After lunch a steep climb for an hour brings you to Tsokha - a small Tibetian hamlet from where the first glimpse of the mountains can be seen. O/N at trekkers huts/tents. Approx. Alt. 3050m & Distance 16kms/6 hours

 

Day 03 :Tsokha to Dzongri (alt.4,500m).O/N at camp.

A steep trail zigzags up through temperate forest and large clusters of rhododendrons, to the vast clearing of Phedang. During April and May, the spectacle is gorgeous, as the land becomes a mass of flowers (400 species have been listed so far). After 300m, we follow the ridge to Dzongri, a pasture area for Yuksam yaks from April to October.

Day 04; Dzongri -Halt. Dzongri La alt.4,500m. (Acclimatization) Halt.

Depending on the fitness of the group, we could head northwest to the Dzongri, where the panorama is stunning, over the Rathong glacier and further out towards the summits on the border with Nepal. Or we could also organize a shorter ascent towards the Dzongri Peak (4320m) and enjoy a great view of Kanchenjunga (8586m), the third highest summit in the world.

Trek back to Tsokha. O/N at camp.

Trek back to Tsokha. O/N at camp.

Day 06; Trek back from Tsokha to Yuksam. Transfer to hotel. O/N at Yuksam.

Day 06; Trek back from Tsokha to Yuksam. Transfer to hotel. O/N at Yuksam.

Day 07: Drive to Njp / Bagdogra Airport for onward journey.

Drive to your final destination.

1: Inclusions

  • Car for pickup to drop
  • Hotel 2night in & out at yuksum
  • Guide/cook/porter
  • Trekking equipments 
  • All National parks fees 
  • Yaks as needed for the Groups
  •  all necessary permit cost
  • Personnel luggage not exceed then 15kg/ perperson
     

2: Exclusions

  • Airfare & Train cost
  • Travel insurance
  • Personnel expenses- alcoholic & non alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephonic calls, Tips & Gratitude etc.
  • Natural calamities expenses incurred if any
  • Cost which is not included
  • Sleeping Bags personnel

3: Availability

Round the year-

Season

Although this tour can be done all year round, the best season is March, April, May , September, October, November and December.

Min Age : 10+

Arrival/departure

Paro to Paro.

4: Trip Highlights

Visit the capital city of Bhutan and get true glimpse of modern Bhutan with its ancient culture still vibrant.

Travel to the old capital of Bhutan and immerse yourself into rich Buddhist culture and discover happiness.

Trek to a sacred mountain meadow and find inner peace, enjoy spectacular views of the valley bellow and surrounding Himalayan Mountains.

Hike to 8th century sacred site where Bhutan’s iconic landmark, 17th century Paro Taktsang or Tiger’s Nest is located.

Visit a family farmhouse to learn and experience Bhutanese rural life and delight your taste buds with authentic Bhutanese cuisine.

5: Difficulty Level

Easy to Moderate – while activities from Day 1 to 5 are easy, Day 6 demand basic level of fitness as it involves almost 4 hours of gradual uphill trekking and steep descent on the way back on Day 7. All of our past clients, many without any fitness training and some even in their late 60s have successfully completed this trekking.

6: Add-on Options

All tour services we provide are independent with flexible itineraries which can be customized to suit your interest and requirement. You can form a group to get discounts. Apart from the predesigned packages which have proven successful, BHUTAN GREENWOOD TOURS & TRAVEL can also arrange the following add-on activities to enrich your experiences in Bhutan. These activities can be fitted into any tour itineraries.

A short discourse on Gross National Happiness (GNH) by a renowned scholar to see life from Bhutanese prospective and learn to unlearn.

Astrological predictions  by qualified Buddhist Astrologer

Recitation of prayers by monks/nuns at a monastery/temple to remove obstacles and clear path (Barched Lamsel)

Wedding ceremony in traditional Bhutanese style

Dinner and cultural show (Folk dances and Sacred mask dances)

Archery – the national sports of Bhutan

Massage and Spa/Hot stone bath

Yoga & Meditation

Cooking lessons

Please note that some of these activities may involve extra fees charged on actual basis.

7: Cancellation & Refund Policy

All your deposits and any payment less administrative fees of US$100 per person will be refunded if you notify us at least 30 days prior to your arrival date. Refer the cancellation fee schedule below to determine the applicable charges:

DAYS TO ARRIVAL

CANCELLATION CHARGES PER PERSON

30+

US$100 administrative fee per person

16-29

20% of the total cost

8-15

50% of the total cost

0-7 days

No refund is available

8: Curtailment

In case the trip is cut short or duration lost due to unforeseen reasons after arrival in Bhutan, no refund is available as the payment would have been already made to hotels and other logistics.

9: Delayed arrival or departure

There shall be no charges for the number of days of delay either during arrivals or departures or both, due to weather conditions, communication problems, cancellation or delay in Bhutanese airline flights, sickness or any other legitimate reason as Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) may deem reasonable. However, the Tourist will be charged on the actual expenses on accommodation, food, transport and any other services provided.