- Duration
- 10 days
- Experience
- Treks
- Destination
- North East & East
- Season
- Apr – May, Oct – Nov
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Highest point
- 15,100 ft
- Distance
- 90 km
- Begins in
- Yuksom
- Stay
- Boutique stays
- Activity level
- 5/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
One of India's finest high-altitude treks through rhododendron forest and yak pastures to a viewpoint beneath the world's third-highest mountain.
- Kanchenjunga sunrise at View Point 1
- Samiti lake
- Dzongri top panorama
- Rhododendron forests in spring
Day by day
- D1
NJP → Yuksom
Drive to Sikkim's first capital.
- D2
Yuksom → Sachen
Into Kanchenjunga National Park.
- D3
Sachen → Tshoka
Climb to the Tibetan refugee village.
- D4
Tshoka → Dzongri
Through rhododendron forest above the treeline.
- D5
Dzongri top & rest
Acclimatisation and sunrise panorama.
- D6
Dzongri → Thansing
Descend to the Prekchu river and climb to Thansing.
- D7
Thansing → Lamuney
Short walk to the base camp.
- D8
Goechala View Point
Pre-dawn push to Samiti lake and View Point 1; back to Kokchurang.
- D9
Kokchurang → Tshoka → Yuksom
Long descent.
- D10
Yuksom → NJP
Drive back.
Where you'll stay
Boutique stays. Hand-picked camps, lodges and boutique hotels, chosen for their setting and their welcome.
What's included
- Pickup & drop from the base city
- Tents, sleeping bags & mats
- All meals on trek
- Trek leader & local guides
- Permits & forest fees
- First-aid kit
- Microspikes & gaiters on snow routes
- Travel to the base city
- Offloading of personal bags
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Safety & good to know
- Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
- Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
- Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
- This journey reaches high altitude — see what thin air does in our altitude explorer, and tell your trip planner about any health conditions.
- Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.
Questions
Can we take this journey privately?
Yes — on your dates, for your party alone, from two travellers. Your trip planner can adjust the pace, stays and route.
Are the dates fixed?
The dates shown are suggested start dates. Your trip planner confirms availability, or arranges a private departure.
How do we pay?
Once your journey is confirmed, your trip planner shares a secure payment link and the terms for your itinerary.
