Mt Thingchinkhang Overview
About the Activity:
- Use this opportunity to cover the most scenic places in the foothills of Kanchenjunga with 14 day long trekking and sightseeing tour. Visit Mt. Thingchinkang is the highlight of this trip.
- Your trip will be going through some exotic locations such as Gangtok, Yuksom,Tsokha, Phedang, Dzongri, Thangsing, Mt. Thingchinkang etc.
- Revel in the beauty of sacred lakes, flowering valleys, Alpine forests, mountain peaks and rhododendron forests during the trek.
- The package includes food, accommodation and pick up and drop off as well.
Day 01 : Bagdogra to Gangtok
Day highlights : Arrival in Gangtok
Once you arrive at the Bagdogra Airport, you will be driven to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. A drive through the lush forests, picturesque valleys and tea plantations will keep you enchanted all through your way. Arrival in Gangtok will be followed by your checking-in into the hotel and relaxing till the evening when you will be taken for a brief sightseeing tour of Gangtok and its charming ambience; overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 02 : Gangtok
Day highlights : Gangtok Sightseeing Tour
A whole day sightseeing tour after breakfast will make you familiar with the environs of Gangtok. Within this tour, you will be visiting Namgyal Research Institute of Tibetology, Enchey Monastery, Himalayan Zoological Park, White Hall, Do-Drul Chorten and the pious Rumtek Monastery. Come evening, you will be guided back to the hotel; overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 03 : Gangtok to Yuksom
Day highlights : Yuksom Sightseeing Tour, Dubdi monastery
Upon having breakfast in the hotel, you will be escorted to Yuksom, the first capital of Sikkim. Located at a height of 1,780 metres, this town is known for its miraculous sights and is often referred as the ‘Doorway to Mt Khangchendzonga’. Manoeuvring through the countryside, tropical forests and several other appealing views, you will reach Yuksom by noon and will be checked-in into the hotel; evening will be free for sightseeing.
Day 04 : Yuksam to Tsokha (3000m)
Day highlights : Trekking, Bakhim, Astounding Views
Trekking through the enchanting terrains of the Himalayas will embark after today’s breakfast when you will be guided towards Tsokha. This trek will comprise ascending 6 hours through tropical forests, splashing water bodies and fascinating rhododendron forests. En route, you will be visiting Bakhim, located at an altitude of 2,700m; overnight stay will be arranged in trekker’s hut/tents in Tsokha.
Day 05 : Tsokha to Phedang (3450m)
Day highlights : Mt Pandim, Mt Thenchinkhang, Mt Jhopuno
Trekking through the rustic settlements of Tsokha, you can reach the mystical valleys of Phedang. On your way, you will be trekking through the colourful and lively gorges that are cosseted with vibrant species of flowering plants. Upon arrival in Phedang, you can have the amazing views of Mt Pandim, Mt Thenchinkhang and Mt Jhopuno.
Day 06 : Phedang to Dzongri (4030m)
Day highlights : Uphill and Downhill Climbing, Mt Khanchendzonga, Mt Kabru, Mt Koktan
Today, the crew will advance towards Dzongri and trekking hereafter will also encompass both uphill and downhill climbing. Arrival in Dzongri will be embraced with appealing views of Mt Khanchendzonga, Mt Kabru, Mt Koktan, Mt Jhoponu, Mt Thenchinkhang and Mt Narsing peaks; overnight stay will be arranged in trekker’s hut/tents.
Day 07 : Dzongri to Thangshing (3841 m)
Day highlights : Jopine Peak
Traversing 7 km from the Phedang base-camp, you will reach the enchanting valleys and peaks of Thangshing. Wrapped up with scenic and picturesque peaks, this region is situated at the base of the Jopine Peak and offers some of the enthralling trekking routes in India; overnight stay in Thangshing.
Day 08 : Thangshing
Day highlights : Leisure Day
A 3 hours trek through the rugged terrains of Thangshing will take you to the base-camp. While on this trek, you can witness the striking range of the exotic flora and fauna of the region.
Day 09 : Base Camp – Camp I – Base Camp (5 hours trek)
Day highlights : Camp I
Trekking through the craggy trails, today you will be guided to Camp I and then back to the base camp. This trek will make you familiar with the climate and topography of the region.
Day 10 : Base Camp – Camp I
Day highlights : Camp I
Today’s trekking will finally take you to the fascinating Camp I. Upon arrival at the campsite, you will be provided with camps/tents; rest of the day will be at leisure.
Day 11 : Camp I
Day highlights : Leisure Day
The entire day will be at leisure; relax in the camp or you can explore and admire the captivating as well as astounding views of the locale.
Day 12 : Camp I – Mt Thinchingkhang (6010m) – Camp I (7–8 hours trek)
Day highlights : Mt Thinchingkhang
After having breakfast in the campsite, be prepared to witness the mesmeric splendour of the Mt Thinchingkhang, as today you will be guided towards this soaring summit. Hiking to and from the base-camp will constitute trekking for around 7-8 hours.
Day 13 : Camp I to Base Camp (4–5 hours)
Day highlights : Base Camp
Following the same trekking trails, today you will be guided back to the base-camp.
Day 14 : Leisure Day
Day highlights : Day at Rest
A day at leisure will revive and rejuvenate yourself.
Day 15 : Base Camp – Göechela – Thangshing – Lamuni (5–6 hours trek)
Day highlights : Göechela, Lamuni
Today’s trek will take you to Göechela and Lamuni; overnight stay will be in Thangshing.
Day 16 : Thangsing to Tshoka (7 hours trek)
Day highlights : Tshoka
After having breakfast, a trek through the rocky and narrow terrains of Thangshing will take you back to Tshoka.
Day 17 : Tshoka to Yoksum (6 hours trek)
Day highlights : Tour Ends Here
With your arrival in Yoksum, this amazing trekking tour will come to an end.