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West Sikkim, India / Trek

Sikkim Dzongri Trek

Walk from Yuksom through Tshoka to Dzongri and Thansing, with monastery visits and time in Gangtok and Kalimpong.

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The Rathong Glacier seen from Dzongri La in Sikkim
The Rathong Glacier seen from Dzongri La in Sikkim.
Duration
13 daysOutline programme
Dzongri camp area
4,030 mRoute objective
Season
Spring and autumnAsk for current dates
Experience
Moderate to challenging mountain trekTrek

A closer look at the journey.

This journey links Sikkim valley towns and monasteries with a trek into the mountain country above Yuksom. The trail climbs through Tshoka to Dzongri, where the programme allows time for local exploration before continuing to Thansing. Forested approaches and open upland scenery provide a strong contrast across the walking days.

The route returns through Tshoka to Yuksom, then visits the Tashiding and Pemayangtse area before continuing to Kalimpong. Gangtok sightseeing begins the trip, with arrival and departure connections through Bagdogra. Dzongri is the main high camp in this programme; any higher viewpoint walk should be discussed separately with the guide for the conditions.

  • The forest trail from Yuksom to Tshoka
  • Dzongri and the Thansing valley
  • Monasteries and hill towns of Sikkim

The route, day by day.

This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.

Day 1Arrive at Bagdogra and travel to Gangtok

Begin the programme with your arrival connection and time to settle in. Meet the local team to review the journey ahead.

Day 2Explore Gangtok

Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.

Day 3Travel to Yuksom

Continue the agreed road or onward travel stage, with stops and the overnight location coordinated locally.

Day 4Yuksom to Tshoka

Follow the walking route from Yuksom to Tshoka. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.

Day 5Tshoka to Dzongri

Follow the walking route from Tshoka to Dzongri. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.

Day 6Rest and explore around Dzongri

Remain in the area with time to rest. Any local walk is selected with your guide according to the conditions and the group.

Day 7Dzongri to Thansing

Follow the walking route from Dzongri to Thansing. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.

Day 8Return to Tshoka

Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.

Day 9Tshoka to Yuksom

Follow the walking route from Tshoka to Yuksom. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.

Day 10Travel via Tashiding toward Pemayangtse

Continue the agreed road or onward travel stage, with stops and the overnight location coordinated locally.

Day 11Monastery visits and travel to Kalimpong

Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.

Day 12Explore Kalimpong

Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.

Day 13Travel to Bagdogra for departure

Complete the programme with the agreed departure transfer and onward travel arrangements.

A clear plan and quotation.

Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.

Services to discuss

  • Local guiding and mountain support arrangements
  • City and mountain accommodation, equipment and meal plan
  • Ground travel and any domestic flights shown in the agreed programme
  • Local access and trip arrangements required for the route

Budget separately

  • International travel and connections outside the agreed programme
  • Personal travel insurance and personal equipment
  • Drinks, personal purchases and optional activities
  • Tips and changes requested beyond the agreed programme

Before you set out.

Previous multi-day walking experience and preparation for consecutive mountain days are useful. Discuss the altitude, terrain and pass requirements with the team.

Accommodation: Hotels on the travel stages and camping on the mountain route; camp support and equipment to be agreed.

Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.

Can the daily walking plan change?

Yes. Weather, trail conditions and the group's pace can affect individual stages. Agree the overall route and any important alternatives with the team.

Does this route reach Goecha La?

No. This programme visits Dzongri and Thansing before returning through Tshoka to Yuksom.

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