Reference Code: SRTHIN
Trip Start: Bagdogra
Trek Start: Gangtok
Trek Days: 7 days
Age: 10 year to 70 years
Season: Spring, Summer and Autumn
Accommodation: Hotel
Service: Full board
Destination: India
Trip End: Bagdogra
Trek End: Rinchenpong
Trip Durations: 7 days
Physical Rating: Comfort
Group Size: 2-30
Theme: Observation
Meals: Standard
Sikkim Rular Tour Home Stay And Eco - Tourism Tour Duration: 06nights /07days
Day - 01: Bagdogra (IXB) - Darjeeling
Day 01:
On arrival meet our office representative and drive to Darjeeling. (140 km / 04 hrs.). The Capital City of Sikkim”. On arrival check-in to your hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Gangtok
Easy excursion to Tsomgo Lake situated at the Indo-China border at an altitude of 12,400ft. (option to have an experience of Yak ride here). Enjoy the serene beauty of the lake and return back to Gangtok. Stay O/N.
Day 03: Gangtok – Ravangla (2 hours / 67 Km.)
This morning proceed to Ravangla – Called “Birds eye view” (7000 ft.) On arrival check-in to your hotel. After lunch visit Temi Tea Garden only Tea estate in Sikkim & the Gurupadmasambhava statue (135 ft.) It is said to be the highest statue of Guru Padmasambhaba in the World. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Ravangla (Sightseeing)
After breakfast visit Ralong Monastery, Tendong Hill (8530 ft), Borong – A small typical Sikkim village and hot spring.Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Ravangla – Rinchenpong (03 Hours Approx)
This morning drive to another picturesque village Rinchenpong (6,000 ft.) in West Sikkim. On arrival check-in to your hotel, evening Walk to the local village. Overnight at hotel
Day 06: Rinchenpong (Sightseeing)
After breakfast you can trek Khandi Danra/Melanpso forest which is famous for various species of Wild animals, Birds & Butter Fly or you can visit Ati-Buddha statue, Old stone stupa, Rinchenpong Monastery. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Rinchenpong –IXB airport (04 Hours Approx)
Break-fast in the morning. Check out from hotel in time to catch your Flight / Train for onward journey with unforgettable memories.
Inclusion
Airport pick up & drop including all necessary transportation, need and clean good category hotels Accommodation with Bed & Breakfast (CP Basis), City tour guide.
Exclusion
Visa fees, Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone, alcohol, bottle drinks and personal insurance however covers immediate medical facilities, extra expenses due to unforeseen circumstances such as landslide/strike/accidents/natural calamities, Ropeway, Airfare Ticket, Lunch and dinner, Himalayan toy train ride in Darjeeling, tips etc.
Clothing and Equipments List
» Pack to pack out - bring enough waterproof bags to carry all non-biodegradable rubbish back down the mountain.
» Remove all unnecessary packaging before leaving home.
» Bring enough warm dry clothes so that you can wrap up rather than burn firewood in the evenings.
» If you are going to trek higher than 5000m or you know it will be cold, buy an aluminum water bottle which can also be used as a hot water bottle at night.
» The easiest way to keep hydrated while trekking is to buy a 1 x liter platypus-drinking bladder to carry in your day pack.
» Make sure to buy proper trekking socks. Don’t buy synthetic socks as these promote sweating and can give you blisters. Always carry a few blister pads in your first aid kit and keep them handy in your day pack.
» Walking poles are very useful while trekking and helpful when descending.
» Please remember that waste disposal and recycling facilitates are limited in Nepal. When buying batteries make sure they are rechargeable and/or high quality so they last longer, and take them home to recycle.
More Lists
There is no definitive list. What you bring will vary according to the area, time of year and the length of your trek. Below is a suggested check list which you should adapt to your own needs. Ask yourself: Will there be snow/how long /high is the trek/are we camping?
» Good quality trekking boots with ankle support
» Lightweight shell/raincoat with hood
» Detachable fleece liner or separate fleece
» Fleece trousers
» Shorts and / or convertibles trousers- quick drying
» Sunglasses
» Sun hat and warm hat(good quality)
» Gloves
» Spare T-shirt x 3
» Sweat towel x 2
» Spare socks x 3 ( walking sock and thin inner sock)
» Small day sack
» Sun cream
» Small water bottle aluminum doubles as a hot water bottle.
» Iodine or water purifying kit,
» Soluble vitamin tablets to taste water or powder fruit drink
» Talcum powder
» Walking sticks or Trekking poles(good quality)
» Camp shoes/trainers/flip flops to wear in evening.
» Spare underwear 3
» Toilet kit
» Tissues
» Pen knife
» Bum bag
» Head torch(good quality)
» Biodegradable washing liquid / soap
» FILM
» CAMERA
» Ear plugs
» Sleeping bag liner(good quality)
» Sleeping bag(good quality-30)
» Bin bag/ gasbag to keep kit dry
» Small towel
» Lip balm
» Available in KTM
Personal First Aid (Aids Kit)
» Antiseptic
» Bandages
» Blister plasters
» Decongestant
» AMS medication like Diamox
» Eye drops – it can get very dusty on trails
» Paracetamol and/or ibuprofen
» Rehydration sachets, Imodium and antibiotics for traveler’s diarrhea
» Scissors
» Sterile dressing
» Sticking plasters and tape
» Throat lozenges / sweets
» Tweezers
» A sewing needle etc.
This trekking equipment list has been prepared by Adventure Zambuling Treks (P) Ltd.
