Overview
Sikkim is one of the beautiful northeastern states in India and it offers amazing scenic places for trekking. People who will trek here will pass through the wonderful villages, beautiful flora and fauna and will reach the peak of the mountains. Trekking in Sikkim will give an adventurous and thrilling experience to everyone. Let us see the best 5 treks to do in Sikkim.
Goecha La-Dzongri Trek In Sikkim 2021
This trek offers superb and wonderful views of the ranges of Kanchenjunga. The trail to Goecha La and Dzongri leads to the trails of Tshoka which further leads to Phedang and then to Dzongri. Goecha La trek offers trekkers the magnificent and wonderful peaks of Kanchenjunga, Pandim and many more. Trekkers have to pass through the beautiful and magnificent valleys and forests to reach the highest point of the trek.
- Its altitude is about 4939 meters.
- Trekking days- 11 days
- Suitable time to trek- March to May and Mid-September to November
- Its Base Camp is in Yuksom.
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Sandakphu Trek
This is also an amazing trek as it offers the charming views of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Lhotse. Sandakphu means the height of a poison plant which poses for its poisonous aconite trees. The route of this amazing trek is surrounded with the varieties of Rhododendron which is one of the main and popular attractions. This wonderful trek starts from 58 km from Darjeeling and passes through the tiny and beautiful villages like Meghma, Tonglu, Tumling, Garibas and Kala Pokhari and finally we reach our destination i.e. Sandakphu.
- Its altitude is about 3636 meters.
- Trekking days- 8 to 9 days
- Suitable time to trek- April to May and October to December
- Its difficulty level will be easy to moderate.
- Its Base Camp is in Mane Bhanjang.
Varsey Trek
This trek is one of the most amazing and wonderful Himalayan treks in Sikkim which is filled with beautiful red and pink rhododendrons and adventurous trekking trails. This trek is best suited for people who are nature lovers. People can see the varieties of flora and fauna which are surrounded in the beautiful and magnificent mosses. There is also a sanctuary for high altitude birds.
- Its altitude is about 3060 meters.
- Trekking days- 7 to 8 days
- Suitable time to trek- April to May
- Its difficulty level will be easy to moderate.
- Its Base Camp is in Damthang.
Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
This trek is one of the most popular and preferred treks in Sikkim. This is a wonderful trek which is full of effort, challenges and difficulties and it also offers lovely and beautiful views of Mt. Kanchenjunga. There is also a Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve where people can see the beautiful and colourful flora and see the variety of bird species. Trekking here would be difficult for the non-experienced trekkers. It is advised that only experienced trekkers should go for this trek.
- Its altitude is about 5086 meters.
- Trekking days- 11 to 12 days
- Suitable time to trek- March to May and September to November
- Its Base Camp is in Yuksom.
Kasturi Orar Round Trek
This wonderful trek is a round trek which takes us to the magnificent glaciers like Dzongri, Goecha La, Thangsing Valley and then to Tashiding. During this trek, trekkers can also explore the amazing Kanchenjunga National Park and some beautiful small villages. This trek is full of adventure, difficulties and challenges. It is advised that only experienced trekkers should go for this trek.This trek will also give a chance to experience the culture of Nepal.
- Its altitude is about 5002 meters.
- Trekking days- 15 to 16
- Suitable time to trek- March to May and September to November
- Its Base Camp is in Yuksom
Conclusion
So here are the best 5 treks to do in Sikkim. All the above treks are amazing and wonderful and will give a thrilling and amazing experience to everyone. Do not forget to taste the lovely and delicious local food of this place. Meeting the local people of this place and listening to their stories, learning about their cultures and traditions will give a joyful and wonderful experience to everyone. It is advised to everyone that for trekking in all the above trekking spots, people have to learn basic mountaineering skills as without that skill people would be unable to do the treks. People can trek in all the above trekking spots with their friends and family.
