India · Trekking

16-Day Kanchenjunga Round Trek through Darjeeling, Sikkim and Kalimpong

16 Days Round trip from Yuksom Hard pace
Sikkim Kanchendzonga Round Trek Via Yambong
Sikkim Kanchendzonga Round Trek Via Yambong
Sikkim Kanchendzonga Round Trek Via Yambong
Sikkim Kanchendzonga Round Trek Via Yambong

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek the iconic Goecha La route with breathtaking views of Mount Kanchenjunga and surrounding Himalayan peaks
  • 02 Explore remote rhododendron forests, alpine meadows, and high-altitude camping sites
  • 03 Experience Darjeeling, Pelling, Yuksom, and Kalimpong through monasteries, viewpoints, and mountain culture
  • 04 Challenge yourself on a high-altitude Himalayan trek through glacier viewpoints and rugged terrain

Embark on a 16-day Himalayan trekking adventure through Darjeeling, Pelling, Yuksom, and Kalimpong, combining cultural exploration with the iconic Goecha La route in Sikkim. Travel past tea gardens, mountain villages, monasteries, and sacred lakes before entering high-altitude trekking trails through rhododendron forests, alpine camps, and rugged Himalayan terrain. The journey leads through Yambong, Dzongri, and Lamuney to the Goecha La viewpoint area, with dramatic views of Khangchendzonga and surrounding peaks. This challenging expedition blends remote landscapes, cultural heritage, and unforgettable mountain scenery in the Eastern Himalayas.

Reach the viewpoint with prayer flags and panoramic views of Khangchendzonga.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 16 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Darjeeling, Kangchenjunga, Kalimpong, Pelling, Yuksom
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Bagdogra and Drive to Darjeeling

  • Upon arrival at Bagdogra Airport, meet our representative and transfer to Darjeeling, an approximately 3-4 hour drive.
  • The journey passes through tea plantations and small villages.
  • Arrive in Darjeeling, a ridge-top town facing the Himalayas with Nepalese cultural influence and colonial charm.
  • Check in to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Darjeeling (2130 m).

2
Day 02

Sunrise at Tiger Hill and Darjeeling Sightseeing

  • Early morning drive to Tiger Hill (2590 m) for a sunrise view.
  • Visit Yiga Choling Monastery at Ghoom.
  • After breakfast, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park.
  • Continue to the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre and a Tea Garden.
  • Evening free for a local market visit.
3
Day 03

Drive from Darjeeling to Pelling

  • After breakfast, check out and transfer to Pelling.
  • En route, visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, Sidekeong Tulku Bird Park, and Chenrezig Sky Walk.
  • Arrive and check in to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Pelling.

4
Day 04

Pelling to Sang Khola via Scenic Stops

  • After breakfast, drive to Sang Khola.
  • En route, visit Darap Village, Khecheopalri Lake, and Kanchenjunga Waterfalls.

Overnight stay at camp.

5
Day 05

Trek from Sang Khola to Nayapatal

  • After breakfast, the trek begins from Sang Khola to Nayapatal, covering approximately 12 km in 6-7 hours.

Overnight stay at camp.

6
Day 06

Trek from Nayapatal to Yambong

  • After breakfast, trek from Nayapatal to Yambong, covering approximately 10 km in 5-6 hours.

Overnight stay at camp.

7
Day 07

Trek from Yambong to Jomlae Pokhari

  • After breakfast, trek from Yambong to Jomlae Pokhari, covering approximately 10 km in 5-6 hours.

Overnight stay at camp.

8
Day 08

Trek from Jomlae Pokhari to Yangshyap

  • After breakfast, trek from Jomlae Pokhari to Yangshyap, covering approximately 12 km in 6-7 hours.

Overnight stay at camp.

9
Day 09

Trek from Gomathang to Pangden

  • After breakfast, trek from Gomathang to Pangden, taking approximately 4-5 hours.

Overnight stay at camp.

10
Day 10

Trek from Pangden to Dzongri

  • After breakfast, trek from Pangden to Dzongri, taking approximately 5-6 hours.

Overnight stay at camp.

11
Day 11

Trek from Dzongri to Lamune

  • After breakfast, trek from Dzongri to Lamune, taking approximately 5-6 hours.

Overnight stay at camp.

12
Day 12

Lamuney to Goecha La Viewpoint and Back

  • Start early in the morning to avoid adverse weather conditions.
  • Climb the hill behind the lake and traverse moraine terrain.
  • Descend to the sandy bed of an empty lake and cross the Zemathang Plateau.
  • Continue under the shadow of Pandim and ascend the moraine to approximately 15,700 ft.
  • Rest above a glaciated lake with snow and icy pinnacles.
  • Goecha La Pass is one hour further from this point.
  • Reach the viewpoint with prayer flags and panoramic views of Khangchendzonga.
  • Return to the campsite at Samiti Lake.

Overnight camping.

Note: Trekking is permitted only up to the 1st View Point as per Forest Department rules.

13
Day 13

Lamuney to Kockchurang via Thangsing

  • Spare day for the trek to the viewpoint.
  • After breakfast, trek back to Kockchurang via Thangsing.

Overnight stay at Bakhim / Tshoka camp.

14
Day 14

Kockchurang to Tshoka via Forest Trails

  • After breakfast, trek to Tshoka.
  • Optional early ridge hike for Kanchenjunga views and a back view of Goecha La.
  • Descend via an alternate route, avoiding the Dzongri plateau climb.
  • Pass through Prek Chu and forest sections via Phedang.
  • Continue the steep descent to Tshoka.
  • This is a long trekking day.

Overnight stay at camp.

15
Day 15

Trek to Yuksom and Drive to Kalimpong

  • After breakfast, trek downhill to Yuksom.
  • After lunch, transfer to Kalimpong by car, approximately 105 km.
  • Check in to the hotel on arrival.
  • Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay in Kalimpong.

16
Day 16

Departure from Kalimpong to Bagdogra

  • After breakfast, check out from the hotel.
  • Transfer to Bagdogra Airport, approximately 80 km / 4 hours drive.
  • Tour ends.
Goecha La viewpoint, Khangchendzonga peaks, Samiti Lake, Darjeeling tea plantations

Where this trip takes you

Goecha La viewpoint, Khangchendzonga peaks, Samiti Lake, Darjeeling tea plantations

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Yuksom 5 cities · 16 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Included in the trek cost are 3 meals a day (APAI) with snacks.
  • Hotel accommodation with double / twin sharing in 3-star equivalent hotels with MAPAI meal plan (lunches will be provided in local restaurants) - names will be given once the package is confirmed.
  • Services of a trekking chef, helper, trekking staff, and Sherpa.
  • English-speaking tour-cum-trek guide and assistant.
  • Jo + Jo man and trekking equipment.
  • Transportation and sightseeing by luxury vehicle.
  • Trekking permits and KNP fees.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Government tax.

What's Not Included

  • Airfare / train fare (domestic and international).
  • Toll and parking fees - wherever applicable - guests need to pay on the spot.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips and gratuity, mineral water, soft and hard drinks, porterage, and water sports.
  • Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to an increase in cost on surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Insurance, medical, and emergency rescue costs.
  • Anything not included in the inclusions.

Know before you go

  • If you require a room heater, please contact the hotel reception directly and pay on a direct payment basis.
  • After check-in, if you want to upgrade the room, you can contact the reception directly. All extra charges must be paid on the spot.
  • Please carry 4 copies of passport-size photographs for each person, along with your passport and visa for verification for the ILP (Inner Line Permit) for your Sikkim visit.
  • Please advise guests not to carry satellite phones, as they are strictly prohibited.
  • Please do not request a credit facility, as no credit facility is entertained.
  • Any cost arising due to natural calamities such as landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc., must be borne by the client and paid directly on the spot.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bagdogra International Airport, Bagdogra, West Bengal, India
Tour start
Yuksom, Sikkim 737113, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 16 days finish where they began, in Yuksom.

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