Day 01: On arrival at Bagdogra Airport you will be met by our guide and after a short immigration formality you will be transferred by coach to Darjeeling. This drive takes about 3 and ½ hrs and passes through small villages, tea gardens and township of Kurseong. There is every possibility of you seeing the Toy train as the Toy Train runs along the high way of Darjeeling.

Day 02: Whole day walking in and around Darjeeling. Visiting the places of interest. This is the must for acclimatization.

Day 03: Transfer by coach/car/jeep toYuksom. This drive takes about 8 hrs. After passing through many small and big villages tea gardens, small towns and famous Pemayangtse Monastery we reach Yuksom. This is where the first King of Sikkim was crowned in the year 1641. We either camp in tents or in Trekker’s hut (alt approx 1900 mtrs).

Day 04: The 1st day of Trek, Yuksom to Bakhim – 7hrs, including one-hour lunch stop. We walk up hill following the Rathang River gorge, through dense mixed jungle with Magnolias Rhododendrons, ferns and many different varieties of orchids, brightly colored birds and occasional monkeys. The 1st days Trek ends at Bakhim forest Bungalow (alt approx 2700 mtrs.)

Day 05: Trek Bakhim to Dzongri – 7 hrs. including one-hour lunch stop. We walk uphill passing through the last villages of Tshoka. Tshoka is a village for Tibetan Refugees, built specially for them in the year 1965. We pass through Tshoka and walk further uphill to Phithang the lunch stop. After lunch we climb further to Deorali from where the Kanchendzonga Massif starts looming in from of us. A short walk brings us to Dzongri Rest House which we can use or camp outside, or alternatively walk another 15 minutes to another delightful campsite (alt approx 4030 mtrs.)

Day 06: A side trip to Chowrithang 6 or 7 hrs walk. Chowrithang is the base camp of Himalayan Mountaineering Institute of Darjeeling. This is a lovely walk up the valley of Rathang River and across the Dzongri Pass at the head of the valley. After lunch we will return to Dzongri for the night.

Day 07: Dzongri to Thangsing 5 to 6 hrs including one and a half-hours lunch stop. Today we ascend gradually over open hillside with views of Kanchendzonga andMt.Pandim and descend through Rhododendron Forest to Prek Chu River for lunch. We across the river and gradually for one and a half hrs, through Pine woods to reach a grassy campsite beneath the shapely peak of Pandim. A new hut has been built here, which could be used if preferred (alt approx 3930 mtrs).

Day 08: Thangsing to Samiti Lake two and half hours, a very gentle leisurely stroll up to Prek Chu Valley amidst spectacular scenery. majestic Pandim towers above us on our right and huge rock walls flanks the other side of the river. We pass ruined shrines, many walls inscribed with Tibetan prayers and Yak herder’s hut used only in summer. Crossing a small rise the beautiful sacred Turquoise Samiti Lake appears below us and we make camp on its shore by a new cook hut. A spectacular and serene spot for us to rest.

Day 09: Samiti lake to Goechela, and back to Samiti Lake. An early start today, when we set off at first light-climbing the hill behind the lake before we descend to the candy bed of a newly drained lake. The whole areas above Samiti Lake is called Jamathang – Plateau. We cross this under the shadow of Pandim and ascend moraine to height of about 500 mtrs. When we rest above a frozen lake, which is dotted with snow, and ice pinnacles, we reach this spot after 5 hrs. The Goechela Pass is further hrs away across the lake, up a steep slope and then on a well-trodden path to our objective which is festooned with brightly colored prayer flags. Stupendous views of the east flank of the Kanchenzonga and mountains and valleys into the distance. Those who donot wish to attempt the pass can turn back at 4500 mtrs and return to Samiti for lunch tow and half hours return (alt approx 4940 mtrs).

Day 10: Samiti lake to Dzongri. Small trail as before. O/N in Dzongri in tents/huts.

Day 11: Dzongri to Bakhim. O/N inTrekker’s hut/tent.

Day 12: Bakhim to Yuksom. Afternoon we visit to Dubdey Monastery. O/N in tents/huts.

Day 13: Yuksom to Kechipheri Holy lake and visit to Monastery. O/N in huts or tents.

Day 14: Kechipheri Holy Lake and Thashiding 8 hrs, including one-hour lunch stop.O/N in tents/huts.

Day 15: Morning visit to Tashiding Monastery. This Monastery is believed to be the most sacred Monastery in Sikkim. The Great Guru Padmasambhava the founder of Lamaism is said to have stayed there for sometime of his meditation. Every year in the month of March, April, a festival is held at the Monastery, when a jar of holy water called “Bhumchhu” is supposed to have been left by Guru Padmasambhava is opened and measured. The water is distributed to pilgrims to drink. After breakfast proceed to our road – head Legship. The walk is about 4 hrs only from Legship to Gangtok 5 hrs journey.

Day 16: Gangtok – in the morning visit to Rumtek Monastery (24 kms from Gangtok) the seat of Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa, the head of the Kargyugpa sect of Lamaism. In the afternoon city sight seeing. Visiting all places of interest. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 17: Transfer from Gangtok to Kalimpong, 4 hrs drive to Kalimpong. Afternoon after lunch sightseeing in Kalimpong. Visiting all places of interest. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 18: After breakfast proceed to Bagdogra Airport to connect flight for onward journey.