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Best recommended for the spring season (mid March - mid April), this
tour/trek takes you to Varsey and Menam, rhododendron sanctuaries. The
huge Rhododendron forests are a riot of flowers during spring and
against the backdrop of Mt. Khangchendzonga and its attendant peaks it
makes a truly magnificent experience. The trek is route range from
moderate to easy and can be done by anyone in relative in good shape and
interested in walking. The rafting trip down the Teesta River completes
a memorable trip. The rafting is handled by experienced river guides and
safety equipment of international standards is used to make the rip
completely safe for anyone interested in adventure.
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DETAILED
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Destination: Bagdogra/Bhadrapur - Jorethang
(500 mtrs.)
Distance: 143 km | Time: 5 hrs. (Approx.)
On arrival meet, assist and drive to Jorethang. Drive
to Jorethang along the picturesque Teesta and Rangit valleys. Overnight
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DAY 02 |
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Destination: Jorethang (drive) - Hilley (walk) - Varsey (2840
mtrs.)
After breakfast drive to Hilley (55 km | Time: 2 hrs.)
through a luxuriant countryside. A leisurely walk (45 min) to Varsey the
scented air of the blooming rhododendron flowers. Overnight halt in
trekker's hut/tent. |
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DAY 03 |
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Destination:A day to enjoy Varsey.
This day can be spent by venturing into the
rhododendron forest and enjoying the peace and tranquility of the
natural solitude. Overnight trekker's hut/tent. |
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DAY 04 |
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Destination: Varsey (walk) - Dentam (drive) -
Pemayangtse (2085 mtrs.)
After breakfast walk (2 hrs.) along a well marked
route towards the village of Dentam. Board vehicle, enroute you
experience rural way of life of Sikkim. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight halt in hotel. |
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DAY 05 |
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Destination: Pemayangtse - Ravangla. (1950 mtrs)
Distance: 52 km | Time: 1 ½ hrs (Approx.)
After early breakfast visit Sangachholing monastery
(2 km | Time: 45 min.) located on a hillock, it is considered to be the second
oldest monastery of Sikkim. On return from the monastery, drive to
Ravangla. Overnight village resort. |
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DAY 06 |
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Destination: Ravangla - trek - Menam (3200 mtrs.)
Distance: 14 km | Time: 4 hrs. (Approx.)
After breakfast trek through a dense Rhododendron
forest flaming with hues from blood red to white. If you are lucky you
can get a glimpse of the rare and shy fauna of this wild life sanctuary
- a rare experience of the wilderness.
Located close to the centre of Sikkim Menam peak
offers a view, which is one of the most spectacular and comprehensive
that one can get of the Sikkim Himalayas. Over night halt in tents. |
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DAY 07 |
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Destination: Menam - trek - Borong (1900 mtrs)
Distance: 12 km.
The return from Menam is a fairly downhill walk to
Borong village. Over night halt in tents in the village. |
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DAY 08 |
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Destination: Borong - Gangtok -
Drive to Gangtok. Overnight at hotel. |
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DAY 09 |
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Destination: Gangtok sightseeing - Rumtek -
Martam (1588 mtrs.)
After breakfast sightseeing around Gangtok, Enchey
monastery, flower show, Deer Park, Government Institute of Cottage
Industry, Do-Drul Chorten, Research Institute of Tibetology. After lunch
drive to Martam enroute visit Rumtek monastery. This monastery has been
built as an exact replica of the original Kagyupa monastery in Tibet.
Overnight Resort. |
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DAY 10 |
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Destination: Martam (drive) - Rangpo (raft) -
Melli - Bagdogra/Bhadrapur.
Drive to Rangpo. Rafting starts from Rangpo to Melli
and than drive to next destination. After lunch. TRIP ENDS. |
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