Sikkim
High Altitude Treks
Trek thought forest with abundant Himalayan
flora and alpine meadows, to the very lap of
Mount kanchen Dzonga. Incredible views of 6000
to 8500 mtrs high peaks of the Kanch Dzonga
group, upland meadows, yaks, lakes and glaciers.
Choose between Dzongri meadows, 4320 mtrs, or
the head spinning Gochela pass, overlooking the
Entry Formalities
All foreigners intending to visit Sikkim can
avail of 15 days permit. Permits for FITS and
groups for restricted areas i.e. Phodong, Gantok,
Rumtek and Pemayangtse can be obtained 24 hours
in advance from all Indian Missions abroad with
requisite documents. 10 Days extention can be
made at Gantok.
Accessibility By air : Bagdora is the nearest Airport
124 km from Gantok. Indian Airlines & Jet
Airways operats flight from New Delhi, Calcutta
and Guhati. From Nepal either can be flown to
Bhadrapur or Biratnagar and then drive 146 km to
Gantok.
By land : From Biratnagar 146 Km and
Phuntsholing (Bhutan) 210km to Gantok.
Climate : (general) Days are normally warm.
Nights can at times be very cool, and winter
even below freezing. Monsoon showers occur in
summer (Heaviest in July and August), and
sometimes even in spring and autumn. The most
visited months are March, April, May, September
October and November. During these months you
may expect mostly warm sunny days and cool/cold
nights. Whereas rain or snow is not usual at
these times, it is a possibility.
What to Bring : Personal clothing: Strong,
normal clothing (According to the season),
preferably cotton for summer and woolen clothing
for evening and winter. For Trekking strong
comfortable trekking boots, warm socks,
sunglasses, headgear, raincoat, and warm
clothing, including a down Jacket for higher
altitude treks and for the evenings. A sleeping
bag is a most; medium too heavy is advised.
(Note: for trekking, a load of 25 kg is allowed)
Price include : a
Land and air transfer as per itinerary, a
Bed & breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals &
accommodation in
Sikkim and Bhutan. a
Surface transport a
Guides and guiding service. a
Sightseeing including entry to museum. a
Royalties and other taxes. Other than visa and
departure tax. a
If trekking Porterage, riding/pack ponies and
yaks wherever required.
Not included are : a
Visa fee and airport tax a
Personal items and alcoholic drinks etc. a
Insurance.
Note : Recently India government has announced
that some peaks are opened for mountaineering in
Sikkim and Bhutan. We will be happy to provide
these itinerary on request. Beside above
packages we specliaze in tailor-making your
holiday to your requirements.
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