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Dzongri Trekking

Dzongri Trekking

For those pressed with time and less inclined to undertake the rigours of hard mountain trekking, trekking up to the meadows of Dzongri will offer the benefits of having experienced a truly spectacular Himalayan trek in a span of one week (or maybe even less). At an altitude of 4,200 m Dzongri is among the …

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Gocha La Trek

Gocha La Trek

For the people of Sikkim, Kanchanjunga is more than just the third highest peak in the world; it is believed to be the abode of the state’s patron deity. This trek takes one right up close to the big mountain, through forests of rhododendrons, orchids, pine and magnolia. To the higher valleys and the Rolling …

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Singalila Trekking

Singalila Trekking

In view of the prevailing setback on the established Singalila Trek route, a new itinerary has been designed to allow visitors entry into the areas of the region that are still open to trekkers. On taking the trail from the western flanks of Dzongri, the path reaches out into the current permissible areas of the …

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Uttarey Trekking

Uttarey Trekking

The trek begins at Uttarey (6,500 ft) and ascends to Chewa Bhanjang (8,860 ft) on the Sikkim-Nepal border, where a police check post exists on the Sikkim side. From thereon, the trek route keeps between the altitude of 12,000 ft to 14,000 ft with the highest point being the Dafey Bhir Pass located at an …

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