India: 14d Tholung Valley Nature Trek

  • Moderate
  • 5 Days Tent
  • 8 Days Hotel Days

Firstly, the Tholung valley in North Sikkim is considered to be the spiritual and cultural center of the Lepcha people. They are indigenous to the state of Sikkim. In addition to that, from this point forward, it is a no-go area. Small communities of Lepcha people can be found scattered across the steep. Therefore, the place is heavily wooded slopes that tower over the Tholung valley.  These communities are dispersed across the slopes.

Similarly, there are a significant number of relics and antiques brought from other Monasteries to the Tholung monastery. Thus, the Tholung monastery is responsible for the preservation of these items. On this particular day, once every three years, the public can see a significant number of these artifacts for the very first time. At the end of the hike up this gorgeously wooded valley, you will arrive at the point where you can access the more remote alpine valleys. simultaneously, you will have the opportunity to see yaks grazing in this area, which is located below the snow-covered peaks of the Kanchenjunga range.

Route Highlight
Area: North Sikkim Region.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Duration: 14 days.
Starting point: Gangtok.
Ending point: Gangtok.
Best season: Sep-Dec, Feb – May.
Maximum group size: 30 pax.
Minimum pax/Person: 1 pax.
Culture: Lepcha Culture.
Mode of trekking: camping.
Himalayan sights: The Kanchenjunga Himalayan range.
Note: B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, D=Dinner

Day to day schedule to India: 14d Tholung Valley Nature Trek

  • Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel, welcome dinner, o/n in a hotel +D

  • Day 2: Sightseeing around in Kathmandu valley , o/n in a hotel (B)

  • Day 3: Fly to Bhadrapur airport and drive further to Gangtok, o/n in a hotel +B

  • Day 4: Sightseeing around in Gangtok, o/n in a hotel +B

  • Day 5: Drive north of Gangtok to Mangan and on to Singhik, o/n in camp +B+L+D En route visits Podong Monastery.

  • Day 6: Enjoy early morning views of Kanchanjunga range from Singhik and drive up to Lingsha,, then few hrs trek to Tholung valley, o/n in camp +B+L+D

  • Day 7: Trek to Tholung Gompa, o/n in camp +B+L+D

  • Day 8: Rest and explore the valley, views of Himalayas, o/n in camp +B+L+D

  • Day 9: Trek back to Lingsha, o/n in camp +B+L+D

  • Day 10: Early morning drive to Singik for views of Kanchanjunga Range then drive back to Gangtok, o/n in a hotel +L

  • Day 11: Free day in Gangtok. Optional day trip to Thangu Lake, o/n in a hotel +B

  • Day 12: Drive to bhadrapur and fly back to Kathmandu, o/n in a hotel +B

  • Day 13: Sightseeing of Bhaktpur and patan, o/n in a hotel +B

  • Day 14: Transfer to international airport in Kathmandu+B

What is included?

  • Arrival and transfer transport from to international and domestic airport in Kathmandu
  • Hotel with breakfast in city like in Kathmandu, Darjeeling, Kalimpong
  • Sightseeing with cultural guide as per mention in the program
  • Domestic flight ticket, private transport for whole tours expect trekking part
  • 3 meals a day during trekking (B, L, D)
  • Accommodation in hotel and camp

What is excluded?

  • Travel insurance incl. Repatriation by helicopter rescue in case of emergency
  • Visa India (40 euros) and Nepal (35 euros)
  • Monument entrance fees during sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
  • Extra transport or horse in case of road block and any accident
  • Personal expenses like soft and hard drink, laundry, telephone
  • Tips for local crews
  • Lunch and dinner in city

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