Yoksum Dzongri Trek
Yoksum-Dzongri Trek - Sikkim's most popular short trek to the Dzongri Ridge in the Kanchenjunga National Park. Trek through virgin Himalayan forests and experience the native culture of Sikkim. Climb Dzongri Top at sunrise to enjoy a spectacular closeup views of Mt. Kanchenjunga and its surrounding snowcapped peaks.
Best Season: October to May.
Maximum Camp Altitude: (Dzongri) 4000m/13,120ft.
Maximum Altitude Reached: (Dzongri Top) 4200m/13,776ft.
Trek Grade: Easy to Moderate
Day 1: (Delhi - Bagdogra - Yuksom)
Mornng transfer to the airport for flight to Bagdogra. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to Yoksum by car. It is a six-hour drive along some of the tea gardens and then up the mountainous roads to an altitude of 1770 meters. Check into lodge/camp. Rest of the day for familiarization and acclimatization. Overnight at the lodge/camp.
Day 2: (Yuksom - Tshoka)
Morning head out for a 12-kilometer trek through thick virgin forest climbing steadily to the Tibetan village at Tshoka. Set up camp or check into trekkers' hut/ lodge. Overnight in the camp/trekkers' hut/ lodge.
Day 3: (Tsoka - Dzongri)
Morning climb through rhododendron forests to the meadows at Dzongri. Normal time taken is about three to four hours for the 12-kilometer-trek. Set up camp or check into trekkers' hut/ lodge. Overnight in the camp/trekkers' hut/ lodge.
Day 4: (Dzongri - Tshoka)
Early morning take a small hike to the Dzongri Top for sunrise views over Mt. Kanchenjunga and the surrounding peaks. Afternoon return trek to Tshoka. Set up camp or check into trekkers' hut/ lodge. Overnight in the camp/trekkers' hut/ lodge.
Day 5: (Tsoka - Yuksom).
Return to Yoksum through the same forest trail used to go up. Set up camp or check into trekkers' hut/ lodge. Overnight in the camp/trekkers' hut/ lodge.
Day 6: (Yuksom - Bagdogra)
Morning drive back to Bagdogra for flight to Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Tour concludes.
