Trekking
Sikkim offers some of the finest trekking experience in the Himalaya.
The state’s vast unspoiled mountain ranges are a trekker’s delight and
its amazing range of flora and fauna a naturalist’s dream. The trek to
the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary passes through forests of silver fir,
hemlock, magnolia and rhododendron with a view of the Kangchendzonga
peaks in the background. The Dzongri - Goecha La Trek is the most
popular trek in Sikkim and famed for great mountain views, a floral
spectacle in summer, birds and views of pristine forest.
The trek to Green Lake, the base of Mt. Khangchendzonga on the Zemu
glacier in North Sikkim is the most enchanting of all treks in this area
with a variety of flowers such as rhododendrons, primulas and blue
poppies. Trek to this route needs a special permit from the Home
Hepartment, Government of Sikkim.
Some of the popular and recommended trek routes in Sikkim are:
Monastic Trek
Season: March-May/ October-December
Itinerary: Pemayangtse- Sangacholing- Khecheopalri- Dubdi- Hongri- Sinon-
Tashiding- Ralong.
Rhododendron Trek
Season: March-May
Itinerary: Naya Bazaar – Hilley/Soreng – Barsey – Dentam – Pemayangtse.
Khangchendzonga Trek
Season: Mid March – Mid June/ October – December
Itinerary: Yuksom – Bakhim – Tsoka – Dzongri – Thangsing/Bikbari/Kokchorong
– Lamuni/Chaurigang – Goechala/Rathong glacier and back.
Coronation Trek
Season: October/December
Itinerary: Rumtek – Sang – Yangyang – Ravang – Tashiding – Yuksom.
Khedi Trek
Season: October – December
Itinerary: Assam Lingzey – Pashing Teng Kha (Base Camp, 1425m) – Chauri
Kharka – Do Bato – Khedi – Sela Pass (3150m) – Do Basto – Tal Kharka –
Nubang - Passang Teng Kha.
Singalila Trek
Season: Mid May – October
Itinerary: Uttarey – Chewabhanjang – Dhor(Wahong) – Sikkim Megu – Dafey
Bhir – Gomanthag/Boktok – Tegyapla – Bikbari – Dzongri Tsoka – Yuksom
Kosturi Orar Trek
Season: Mid March – Mid June/ October – December
Itinerary: Yuksom – Dzongri – Theshyapla – Bikbari – Dzongri – Tsoka –
Yuksom
Samartek Trek
Season: Mid March – Mid June/ October – December
Itinerary: Kodong – Dokshing – Tsen Khong – Lenchok – Samartek –
Pakchong – Kungo – Kuling Nae (Cave) Gungramgampo – Singhik Dak Bungalow
Rinchenpong/Soreng Trek
Season: April – June/ October – December
Itinerary: Kaluk – Rinchenpong Dak bungalow – Rigsum Gumpa – Kaluk –
Sribadam Jhandi Dara – Soreng
Himalayan Trek
Season: April – June/ October – December
Itinerary: Namchi (Base camp ) – Tendong – Damthang – Ravangla – Maenam
– Bhaley Dhunga – Yangyang – Sinchuthang – Bermoik – Parbing - Namchi
Tosha Lake Trek
Mangan – Naksuk – Sohar Dhe – Soahar Antsok – Patam – Tosar Lake –
Mayong Tar – Kale - Mangan
Chewabanjyang Trek
Uttarey – Chewanbanjyang – Dhund-Sikkime meghu – Gomathang – Yangsap –
Big Bari Khola – Dzongri – Yaksum or Gochala
Meanam Hill Trek
Rabong – Meanam – Ballydunga – Ralang
Tendong Hill Trek
Dentam – Tendong – Namchi