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Trips 
India
Sikkim
Sikkim Dzongri HMI Base Camp Trek
Mount Kangchenjunga - at 8598-m the third highest mountain
on earth straddling Nepal and Sikkim - is the focal point of Sikkim
and its people and their culture. It is not just a mountain, but the
Sikkimese protective deity. The Sikkimese believe that it is not meant
to be climbed, but only worshipped, as it is the abode of "The
Five Treasures of the Great Snow". In deference to local sentiments,
no expedition has set foot on its main summit peak - but remained a
few meters below.
Our trip will take us through lush verdant forests,
rhododendron-covered hillsides, tiny yak-herders' summer settlements
on high meadows, remote monasteries tended by Tibetan lamas,
and high viewpoints with magnificent views of
white jagged glacial peaks.The main highlight of this trip is the popular Dzongri trek with an extension to the training base camp of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute ( HMI ) which offer us great views of various Sikkimese mountains.
Included in the program is a visit to the famous former British hillstation
of Darjeeling where we will get to see the famous sunrise from Tiger
Hill as well as a visit to the HMI where
there is an extensive permanent exhibition on Everest and its climbing
history.
To complete our Sikkim experience, we drop a visit to the capital Gangtok and up north to beautiful North Sikkim - where
the high plains parallel that of the Tibetan plateau.
If you are looking for a more relaxed and culture experience,
make sure to check out the Sikkim
Culture Explorer.
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Visit delightful former British hill station of
Darjeeling
- Views of southeast face of the world’s 3rd highest mountain
- Kangchenjunga as well as other beautiful peaks
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- Visit to North Sikkim
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Duration: 17 days
Maximum Altitude : 4,600-m HMI Base Camp
Grading:
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$2095 ( 11 persons & above ) |
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$2145 ( 8 - 10 persons ) |
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$2225 ( 6 - 7 persons ) |
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$2295 ( 4 - 5 persons ) |
Included:
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Singapore-Kolkata return airfare.
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Accommodation in hotels on twin-share basis
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All meals for whole trip duration
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Full transportation arrangement ( airport transfers
in Kolkata, sleeper berth train between Kolkata-Siliguri, 4WD jeep
transfers between Siliguri-Sikkim & within Sikkim )
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Full trekking arrangement ( guides, yak support,
all camping/ cooking/ dining equipment, all meals, tented or hut accommodation,
toilet tents, permits & NP entrance fees, sleeping bag & down
jacket )
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Day 1
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Singapore - Kolkata - Siliguri |
| Day 2 - 3 |
From Siliguri, travel by jeep through
mountain roads to Darjeeling, famous worldwide for its quality tea
as well as final resting place of Tenzing Norgay, the 1st &
most famous Sherpa Everester. Catch the famous sunrise of Kangchenjanga
Range from Tiger Hill & visit other places of interest such
as Himalayan Mountaineering Institute where there's an extensive
exhibits on Mount Everest and its history. |
| Day 4 - 11 |
Depart for Sikkim to visit of this
beautiful unspoilt mountain state. In western Sikkim. From Yuksom,
we start our trek to Dzongri and onwards to HMI BC through rhododendron forests,
mountain trails, and rock moraine for that awesome view of the southeast
face of Kanchenjunga and its lesser cousins – Mt Simvo 6811-m,
Siniolchu 6888-m, Pandim 6691-m, Kabru 7338-m, and Rathang 6087-m
with the mighty Talung Glacier winding its way down below. Return
trek to Yuksom. |
| Day 12 - 15 |
Transfer to Gangtok for sightseeing before travelling up north to to visit Lachung & Yumthang ( 'Valley of Flowers' ) in North Sikkim. |
| Day 16 - 17 |
Sikkim - Kolkata - Singapore |
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