Altitude: 5700 ft / 1740 m. Drive Distance: 150 kilometres | It is approximately eight hours. Pickup Point: At NJP Railway Station at about 1000 am (Transportation cost is not included). Lunch: At Jorthang. Last ATM Point: Legship. Accommodation: Guesthouse in Yuksom. When you get to Yuksom, Sikkim’s original capital, you will be impressed by the thoroughly picturesque location of this village set high on the mountain ridges of the Himalayas. As you get into your room, one goes to sleep and enjoy the quiet nature of the place you are in. A small town founded in 1642, Yuksom is aptly known as the ‘gateway to Kanchenjunga’ Afternoon clientele tour of Yuksom and visit to the ‘Norbugang Chorten,’ a revered Stupa- a Buddhist shrine. The evening can be spent just strolling around the park, and simply calming oneself for the next day’s trek Yuksom is quite far from the airport and, thus, it is suggested to reach the town a day before the beginning of the trek. If you have booked your transport with us from New Jalpaiguri to Yuksom, then our representatives shall be at the NJP Railway Station to meet you at 10:00 am. Thus, this is the latest pickup time for general bookings as accepted by the online car rental service agency. Those clients who have booked private companies must go before 3:00pm. When you are driving from NJP to Yuksom, you witness wonderful sights of various Himalayan peaks and also the River Teesta. It also passes across a bridge at Legship which is also the last identified ATM point. Yuksom in west Sikkim was earlier the capital of the state. Yuksom is the starting point of the tourism trade to Mt. Kanchenjunga and also show casing the Cultural sights of Sikkim. It is possible to discover religion-based legends and histories of the state, as well as local customs and presence in society. Next Stop: Jorthang The next tourist destination is Jorthang, for lunch we can have traditional Non-Northeastern style food. Hoping to get there before it gets dark, after lunch we shall proceed to Yuksom. On getting to Yuksom, food and accommodation in guest houses shall be provided for the visitors to take some time and rest. They initially trek towards Tshoka through Dobuk and Kocke Legshap, but it is possible to shop in Yuksom, which is on the way if you did not shop for the trek as planned. The Trek Leader will issue necessary rules to be followed throughout the trek, the general weather of the mountains, and checkpoints as well in the late evening. If you have any disability or health condition that may affect your practicing, please indicate it with the trainer.

Wake up and refresh after that get ready for breakfast, it is breakfast time and off we go to the treks! Few treks start at 9am in the morning and after having your breakfast, start the trekking to Sachen from Yuksom. The route is mainly in the forested areas and offer beautiful views of all the scenery making a promise of the beauty to be seen in the following days. During the climb, look at the beautiful view of some mountain and whenever one is on a break. The next stop you make is Sachen; this is a small village that is located at the backdrop of massive hills. The rest should be spent moving around the village and maybe engaging the people there.

To Tshoka, you will, thus, need to proceed with your hike after a night of good sleep. The initial hiking is easy because the trail slowly becomes steep, allowing hikers to move up through the forests and meadows with numerous red azalea flowers. Look out for animals like the Himalayan langurs and the red pandas en route here. When you reach Tshoka, the scenic beauty, especially of Mount Kangchendzonga and the other towering mountains, will leave you spellbound. Spend some time to freshen yourself up, as the climate of the eastern region is cooler than the low-altitude areas, and spend the evening by the bonfire with other trekker friends.

Prepare yourself well for a hard day because the journey from Tshoka to Dzongri through Phedang is quite tire some. It involves hiking that comes with slopes up and but the beautiful ariel view of the Himalayas compensates for the hike. When you get to Dzongri Top which stands at an altitude of 4200 meters, it might be advisable to only rest for a few hours before you go out to discover the environs. while after reaching the dzongri there is getting some hot soup and with popcorm, and all your tirdness will relax after having snacks.

Get up and start early to Dzongri Top, the most beautiful point in the trek as here you get the good view of the mountains specially Kangchenjunga in morning at sunrise. After such a splendorous view, go back to the camp to be refreshed for the next day’s activities. Expect the next part of your travel to Thangsing to be through trails that pass on a rich and varied terrain. This segment entails the packing up of the equipment for the next day of shooting as you prepare to move from the scenic viewpoints at Dzongri to the beauty that is Thangsing. The trek of the day is from Dzongri to Thangshing, this is an absolutely gorgeous campsite nestled near the Mount Pandim. The trail provides spectacular scenery of the Himalayas and goes through the area of pastures and rhododendron trees. When you come to Thangshing it is the right time to take a break and enjoy the truly incredible sceneries. Samiti Lake is another glacial lake and one can easily go for a short trek to this spot in the evening.

Prepare for a more strenuous hike from the town of Thangshing to Lamuney. The path passes through some steep terrains and through high altitude something that makes the hiker really to feel the Himalayas. Upon getting to Lamuney which is at the foothills of Mt.Kangchendzonga, it is advisable to make some few stops and admire the beauty of the mountain. Lamuney is one of the most beautiful camping sites ever, and this is occasioned by the calm environment that is complemented by beautiful scenery. Situated at the base of Mount Pandim, Lamuney is colonized by an incredulous hum of herbs. There is no way one could disagree with the fact that the campsite is a dream place in which one could marvel at the beautiful mountains, clean, clear, and beautiful river, as well as the beautiful country side. This area is without doubt the naturalist’s and the adventurer’s paradise, all of which still stands magnificently, along with the assistance of the royal views and the sleep-inducing nature that Lamuney offers. This medium is suitable for those who can fully immerse themselves in the stunning world and allows the audience to be a part of the attractive world, not far from the violent environment of the real world. Regardless of whether one is hiking these gorgeous trails, lazing on the side of the river in some manner or form, or just bowing down to the terrific sights, Lamuney guarantees a joyful trekking experience. It is possibly a locale where one would never have to substitute the diversion of nature for the reception of happiness in its serene calmness.

This day seems to be the most unique day of the whole trek since you are set to reach Goecha La, a mountain pass that stands at 4700 meters. The trek is tiresome, and one has to move through rocky mountains and steep slopes, but the overall sights are well worth the hike. In return, you’ll be presented with excellent scenes of Mt. Kanchenjunga and other snow-clad mountains. If the day remains young and your energy is still not depleted, you can keep on to different passes, stroll a bit in addition, and come back to Thangshing for relaxation if wanted.

According to these days’ timetable, one has to go back and retry the route to Tshoka passing by Phedang. The first rate is going to be a lot easier than you anticipate, and this should give you time to look at the geology and contemplate about the calmness. In Tshoka there are no many things one can do expect to have interaction with the villagers. Following that, it progresses to the ability to spend the night.

On the final day of the trek, head back to Yuksom via Sachen. While you slide through the known track, think of your prior journey, and lastly, enjoy the view of the great Himalayas. After arriving at Yuksom and successfully completing the Goecha La trek, you might want to take a meal and a little rest.

Finally, it is time to leave beautiful Yuksom and the people who stayed in the town unforgettable. Go for one last walk through the alley and beautiful paths, and then proceed to your means of transport to the next place you intend to visit. This trek might be challenging and even a bit tiring, but the memories and experiences from this trek will remain with you for the rest of your life and, thus, can be considered an unforgettable journey in the Himalayas.