India Sikkim Kanchenjunga Ridge Trekking Tour

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Trek Sikkim's remote wilderness, with unsurpassed views of Kanchenjunga and the iconic Himalayas
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Hike along the ridge straddling Nepal, Sikkim and West Bengal-with snow-capped peaks in sight
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Your Guides

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The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

Uden S.

Born and raised in Darjeeling, Uden attended the prestigious North Point School, where he was first introduced to the great outdoors through mountaineering courses. Uden has guided for more than 15 years across India and the Himalaya. His knowledge spans local cultures and environments throughout Sikkim, Ladakh, Nepal, Bhutan, Garhwal and Kumaon, Rajasthan, and South India. Uden is fluent in English and thrilled to introduce new travelers to these regions!

Pemba S.

Born and brought up in Darjeeling, Pemba completed advanced mountaineering and mountain rescue courses at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute before becoming an expedition instructor in 2002. He also spent two years at Bryanston School as an outward bound instructor where he studied leadership and navigation training. Pemba's vast experience guiding in Ladakh, Sikkim and Bhutan and his sense of humor are a delight to everyone that travels with him! 

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Arrive in Delhi late tonight. Your guide will be waiting to greet you and transfer to a nearby airport hotel. Settle into a good night\'s sleep after a long journey.
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Transfer to the airport with your trip leader and board a domestic flight to Bagdogra. Travel to Darjeeling by car, while stopping at Kurseong, the "Land of White Orchids" for tea and snacks. Enjoy a welcome dinner in Darjeeling before turning in for the evening.
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After breakfast, awake in the Darjeeling hills and visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) Everest Museum, established in 1957, the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center, and the Happy Valley Tea Estate, where tea is still produced in the traditional way since 1854. Spend the afternoon roaming the bustling alleyways of Darjeeling\'s colorful bazaars.

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Rise for an early breakfast and set off by jeep for Pemayangtse (7,380\'), or \"Perfect Sublime Lotus\" in northeastern Sikkim. In the late afternoon, take a short walk through the forest to the ruins of Rabdentse. This fort, which was the second capital of Sikkim under Chogyal II, highlights the glorious history of Sikkim. The Nepalese invasion in the 18th century destroyed the palace and capital and only these ruins remain today. Visit Pemayangtse Monastery, the second oldest in Sikkim, built in 1705 by Lama Lhatsun Chempo. Spend the night at a local hotel.
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Begin your morning ascent through rhododendron forests to Hangeypani. Continue uphill before descending to Thulo Dhap. Follow the trail through forests with great mountain vistas, and climb steeply for an hour to Khardak Danda, passing abandoned shepherd huts, and later, to camp at Kalizar (11,320\'). Breathe in staggering views of Kumbakarna (25,295\'), Koktang (20,170\'), Rathong (21,915\'), Kabru South (24,000\'), Kabru North (24,240\'), Talung (24,110\'), Kanchenjunga (28,208\'), Simvo (22,350\') and Pandim (21,950\').
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Get up early and trek to the viewpoint at Phoktey Dara for sweeping sights of Nepal\'s high Himalaya, including Mera Peak (21,830\'), Chamlang (24,010\'), Baruntse (23,690\'), Nuptse (25,850), Lhotse (28,120\'), Makalu (27,825\'), Chomolonzo (25,640\'), and the Sikkim Himalayas\' 3 Sisters, Janu, Kanchenjunga and Pandim. Spot Bhutan in the far distance or the nearby villages dotting the rolling hills. Descend to Chiwabhanjang and climb to your camp at Major (10,790\').
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Continue on an ancient path past prayer flags at 11,480\'. Descend to 10,825\' and traverse Sikkim and Nepal while clinging to the narrow ridgetop. The dense rhododendron forests in spring are in full bloom, adding color to this inspired walk. Stop for lunch before heading to camp at Dhor (12,200\'). Spend the evening on the Nepal side of the ridge, with a sunset panorama of the iconic peaks of Makalu and Everest. 
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Enjoy sunrise just footsteps from your tent. After breakfast, descend through forests of juniper and pine to Gomathang near the river. Have lunch and climb to camp at Yangseb. 
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Trek the hillside and cross a small river, climbing to reach a small pass with views looking back towards the mountains. You\'ve made it this far-soak it all in and head for camp at Panding (14,025\').
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Set off early for a majestic sunrise on Kanchenjunga and the neighboring peaks of Rathong (21,925\'), Kokthang (20,180\'), Kabru Dome (21,670\') and Forked Peak (20,060\'). Follow a scenic ridge and descend down for lunch along the banks of the glacial Praig Chu. Climb to Thangsing, an open campsite with the southern ridge of Kanchenjunga, the Oglathang Glacier and Pandim directly in view. Walk to camp at Lamune (13,660\'), the thrill of towering peaks looming overhead. 
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Head out early for Samiti Pokhari, a sacred lake surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Climb to see the sunrise again on Kanchenjunga, every angle anew. Follow the lake and ascend a series of moraine ridges on the eastern edge of the Oglathang Glacier. View the stunning eastern wall of Kanchenjunga, including five principle summits of the massif and the stunning Kabru and Rathong peaks. Return to camp and continue descending to reach Thangsing.
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Backtrack on your journey where you\'ll take another return route, towards the quaint Tsokha in Sikkim, descending through forests of tall rhododendrons and magnolias.
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Accommodations

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Camping in tents, with a few nights in scenic mountain accommodations on either end of the trip.

Holiday Inn Aerocity

Comfortable Hotel

Just minutes from IGI New Delhi Airport in Aerocity and its T3, this convenient airport hotel provides complimentary airport transfers, concierge service to Delhi's tourist attractions, guest rooms outfitted with contemporary amenities, a fitness center, and outdoor pool.

New Elgin

Comfortable Hotel

Formerly the summer residence of the Maharaja of Cooch Behar, the Elgin Darjeeling is a 125-year-old heritage property in the heart of Darjeeling town in the Himalayan hills. With colonial-era charm and fully-restored interiors of Burmese teak furniture, oak panelling, fireplaces and objets d'art, the hotel centers around a lush garden, with eclectic rooms featuring mountain and valley views.

Windamere

Luxury Hotel

The Windamere is a landmark property dubbed "One of the three jewels of the Raj." Once a boarding house for English and Scottish tea planters, the heritage hotel rests on Observatory Hill, with well-appointed cottages, villas, and a central house frequented by notable guests throughout history.

Mayfair

Luxury Hotel

The Mayfair Darjeeling is a heritage property with old-world charm in a serene hillside setting, featuring spacious family rooms and suites, sunset views, fitness facilities, and a restaurant bar.

Chumbi Mountain Retreat

Comfortable Hotel

The Chumbi Mountain Retreat, located below Pelling in West Sikkim is a mountain resort surrounded by nature. With a unique monastery-like structure, and a traditional ambiance, the property's rooms are modern and comfortable, with an undeniable Sikkimese charm.

The Elgin Mount Pandim

Luxury Hotel

The Elgin Mount Pandim, once owned by the royal family of Sikkim, is set across eight acres of landscaped gardens and lush greenery with views of the Singalila range. Adjacent to the Pemayangtse monastery, the hotel's 30 rooms are individually designed with native textiles and natural tones, boasting global comforts with local Sikkimese craft.

MT Sobek Camp – Kanchenjunga

Comfortable Camping

Sleep in 3-person Mountain Hardwear tents for every 1-2 people. Our tents have a reinforced floor with additional ground sheets for wet ground. We have dining tents with tables and folding chairs with backrests. Toilet tents with commodes. Warm washing water is provided in the mornings and when reaching camp in the evenings. Tea and coffee with biscuits is served in the tents in the morning.

Tashigang Hotel

Comfortable Hotel

In West Sikkim, Yuksom's Tashigang Hotel features snow-capped views of the region's peaks, and is a comfortable base to explore the town with manicured lawns, an in-house restaurant and bar, and rooms with traditional Sikkimese touches and decor.

The Elgin Silver Oaks

Comfortable Hotel

A colonial-era boutique hotel in Kalimpong with landscaped gardens and tastefully curated decor was once owned by Mr. Diamond Oberoi. Twenty-five rooms overlook the Himalayas and the lush Teesta river valley. Individually designed around bright and dynamic color themes inspired by the local flora, rooms feature indulgent comforts and natural, inspired decor.

Mayfair Himalayan Spa Resort

Comfortable Hotel

The Mayfair Himalayan Spa Resort in the hill town of Kalimpong has majestic views of snow-clad mountains, playing host to a rich history of world leaders and pioneering mountaineers. With classic heritage rooms and spacious suites designed in a contemporary style, Mayfair also has a spa, gym, restaurant, library, bar, and children's play room.

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