Blue Sheep Trekking (Sikkim)

The Blue Sheep Trekking is undisputedly the most popular trek route in Sikkim that takes the trekker up for a spectacular view of the mighty Kanchenjunga amidst a majestic panorama of the other peaks. Along the route you will have the chance to see many beautiful wild flowers, wild life, yak herd’s and the rural mountain life of villages you pass.

FACTS OF THE TREKKING

Trek Days : 11
Total Days : 16
Maximum Elevation : 4940 meters
Trek Grade : Moderate to Difficult
Accommodation : Camping

ITINERARY OF THE TREKKING

Day 1 : Fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur - 50 minutes and transfer to the border - 34 kms. After formalities, you drive to Gangtok (1437m) - 151 kms.

Day 2 : Sightseeing in Gangtok and preparation for the trek.

Day 3 : Drive from Gangtok to Yuksom (1780m) - 167 kms.

Day 4 : Yuksom - Prekchu (2320m) - 6h.
Day 5 : Prekchu - Tsokha (3050m) - 6h.

Day 6 : Tshoka - Dzongri (4020m) - 5h.

Day 7 : Acclimatization day in Dzongri.

Day 8 : Dzongri - Thangsing (3930m) - 4h.

Day 9 : Thangsing - Samity Lake (4300m) - 3h.

Day 10 : Exploration to Goche-la Pass (4940m) and back to Thangsing - 7h.

Day 11 : Thangsing - Bakhim (3005m) - 5h.

Day 12 : Bakhim - Yuksom - 5h. Drive from Yuksom to Pema Yangtse (2130m) - 21 kms.

Day 13 : Drive from Pema Yangtse to Darjeeling (2040m) - 72 kms.

Day 14 : Sightseeing in Darjeeling.