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Trekking in Sikkim
For trekking trails in Sikkim there is
some Rules, Regulations and Fees because Indian National do not require
any permit to visit unrestricted areas in Sikkim, but they need an Inner
Line Pemit, obtainable in Gangtok. Foreigners technically can visit
Gangtok, Rumtek, Pamayantse and Phodong for a period of 15 days, provided
they have the Indian visa, but it is advisable to get a permit from the
Indian Embassy while getting the visa. These permits can also be obtained
at Bagdogra airport. Foreigners who intend to trek in the Dzongri area of
West Sikkim or the North Sikkim, can get the permit at the permit office
in Gangtok, located next to the tourist office.
The trek from Pamayangtse to Dzongri, situated
almost at the base of Kangchenzonga peak, is the most popular trail in Sikkim.
Though Indian nationals can go after obtaining special permit, on the other two
trails foreigners are not allowed to go beyond Yumthang (in north Sikkim).
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Dzongri
Gochal La The
most popular, pleasnat and aveagely strenuous trek in Sikkim. It starts from
Pemayangtse and is reached from Gangtok by bus in 5h. Dzongri and Gochal La lie
S/SE of Kangchenzonga and close views of the great mountain and its neighbours
are obtained. Pemayangtse Monastery is located at a secluded vantage point from
where Pelling, the nearest village.
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Gangtok Kangchenzonga Base
Gangtok-Kagchenzonga base (very strenuous) - The
most adventuous and rewarding trek in Sikkim. Zemu Glacier, to the E of
Kanchenzonga, is the largest glacier in Sikkim. Besides a very close view of
the great mountain, there is a magnificent view of Siniolchu which as per
Douglas Freshfield is the most beautiful peak in the world and a superb triumph
of mountain architecture.
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Theu La-Lungnak
La-Lachen From Zemu Glacier an old
high altitude trade route leads northwards, crosses high passes of Tagchung La
and Theu La, and after crossing the Naku La, drops down to Tibet. This route
branches N from a place between Zabuk ad camp Pt. 4570, climbing steeply to
Tagchung La (5150m), a broad saddle from where Tagchung Khang (5303m) can be
climbed easily. The trail heads down N for 1000m to the bed of Thomphyak Chhu
where Theulacha camp ground is located. Following a steep ridge N, camp about
150m below the pass ad climb to Theu La (5212m) next morning. A panoramic view
of Chomoyummo (6829m) to the NE and Chorten Nyima (6928m) to the NW can be held
from the Pass. Descend to Langbo, situated in a wide flat valley wihout a tree
of shrub but where yaks graze peacefully. Cross this Lhonak Valley platea,
cross the Longbo Chu to Pukchhang, then on to Muguthang situated on the Naku
Chhu.
From here the main trail continues northwards
to Naku La. The return trail heads E and after climbing gradually reaches
Charub Lake. From there, a steep climb to Lungnak La (5305m). Now a very steep
descent to Phoge and on to Thanggu situated on the left bank of Tista river.
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Gangtok-Rabang
La-Gangtok Gangtok-Rabang
La-Gangtok (easy) - An easy low-altitude hike of five days which can be done at
any time apart from the very hot and monsoon months of May to mid-August. It
leads trough typical Sikkimese villages, terraced fields and thick forest. From
Gangtok to Dikchu on the Tista river is a bus journey of 27km. Dikchu (630m) to
Mangkha (610m) is 12 km along the left bank of the Tista. Crossing the river,
the trail climbs steeply to Manjing (1525m), 5km from Mangkha. Onwards to
Rabangla (1980m) is an easy walk of 20km. From here a trail leading W continues
to Pemayangtse. Another trail turns S and climbs to the top of a ridge named
Ghorlibhir (2370m), ffering a panoramic view of the Kangchenzonga massif. From
Ghorlebhir to Damthang (2072m) is an easy descent; forest rest house.
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