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Dirang Trek (Arunachal Pradesh)
(9 days/7 days trek - moderate) |
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People like to mingle with people and experience local culture, Dirang Trek is ideal as this will take you through village, paddy, forest etc. You will get ample opportunity to interact with hard working Monpa people, the major tribe of this region. Though in a hilly region this is a moderately difficult trek giving enough opportunity to sweat still to enjoy pollution free environment.
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Day 01: Arrive Guwahati
Meet and assist by Jungle Travels staff at the airport. Transfer to Hotel. Lunch upon
arrival. Evening visit ' Kalakshetra' a place where Assamese history and culture is
depicted in a sprawling enclosure. return to hotel. dinner and overnight.
Day 02: Guwahati - Bomdila
(Drive from Guwahati to Bomdila - 320-kms/9 hrs)
We will be driving up to Bomdila today at an altitude of 8000 ft. It is an 8 hour
journey. Check into Hotel Siphiang phong on arrival. Afternoon sightseeing of Bomdila town that includes visit to Gompa (monastery), market. Return to the hotel. Dinner and
overnight.
Day 03: Bomdila - Rahung Basti
Bomdila to Rahung Basti. 9 kms - 3 hrs. Overnight in tented accommodation.
Day 04: Rahung Basti - Thembang
Rahung Basti to Thembang. 5 hrs. A gradual descent and come across a hanging bridge and then a steep climb to Thembang. Overnight.
Day 05: Thembang - Namchu
Thembang to Namchu. 5 hours. A gradual descent and plain ground takes one to Namchu.
Day 06: Namchu - Dirang
Namchu to Dirang. 4 hours. A trek through thick vegetation and suddenly after a turn one can see the Dirang river below. Cross the river through a hanging bridge and reach Dirang. Overnight.
Day 07: Dirang - Tawang/Bomdila
Transfer to Bomdila. Overnight at hotel Siphiangphong.
Day 08: Bomdila – Guwahati
After breakfast drive down to Guwahati. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Guwahati - Airport Transfer
After breakfast transfer to Airport to catch outgoing flightl.
Entry Formalities
Please note that all Foreign Nationals need Restricted Area Permit (RAP) to visit Arunachal Pradesh. The Arunachal Pradesh Government stipulates the number of tourists to minimum 2 in a group to apply for RAP. The Government charges USD 50 per person for a 30 days permit. Please note that for Arunachal Pradesh RAP, less than 02 can also apply if the total fee of 2 persons (USD 50 X 2 = USD 100) is paid by the client.
The following documents are required for the permit and we need at least 20- 25 days to process the same after we receive these documents:
1) Photocopy of passport & Visa
2) 4 passport size photographs
3) Duly filled RAP application form (provided by us).
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Gorichen Base Camp Trek (Arunachal Pradesh)
(19 days/12 days trek - strenuous) |
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| Mt. Gorichen with the summit of 6488 meters is one of the highest peaks of Arunachal Pradesh. On this trek one can experience life style of Monpa people, the major tribe of this region. Initially walking through villages and paddy, slowly enter alpine forest zone and then high alpine zone of shrubs leaving behind tall trees. You can enjoy the high Himalayan thin air at the place called Lurtem, the base camp for Mt Gorichen. |
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 Day 01: Guwahati - Bomdila
(Drive from Guwahati to Bomdila - 350 kms/9 hours)
We will be driving up to Bomdila today at an altitude of 8000 ft. It is an 8 hours journey. Check into Hotel Siphiang Phong on arrival. Evening free at own. Dinner and overnight.
Day 02: Bomdila – Thembang
After breakfast drive to Thembang, 7052 ft, 45 kms. Overnight in IB / tents.
Day 03: Thembang - Semnak
Trek to Semnak, 7544 ft, 8 kms. Trek through jungle with gentle slope. Overnight in
tents.
Day 04: Semnak - Lagam
Trek to Lagam, 8528 ft, 8 kms. Today we will gain a little height of thousand feet. Though the gain of thousand feet, there are few climb down and ups. Overnight in tents.
Day 05: Lagam - Thungri
Trek to Thungri, 10100 ft, 6 km. Overnight in tents.
Day 06: Thungri - Changla
Trek to Changla, 13000 ft, 10 km. Overnight in tents.
Day 07: Changla - Poto
Trek to Poto, 13500 ft, 14 km. Enroute cross Poshing La, 13700 ft. Overnight in tents.
Day 08: Poto - Lhap
Trek to Lhap, 13000 ft, 7 km. Enroute cross Tse La, 15730 ft. Overnight in tents.
Day 09: Lhap - Lurtem
Trek to Lurtem, 13000 ft, 6 km. Overnight in tents.
Day 10: Lurtem - Mago
Trek to Mago, 12500 ft, 7 km. Enroute cross Jera La, 14110 ft. Overnight in tents.
Day 11: Mago
Relaxed day at Mago. Bathe in hot water springs, visit nearby villages..
Day 12: Mago - Thingbum
Trek to Thingbu, 11500 ft, 18 km. Overnight in IB / tents.
Day 13: Thingbu - New Maling
Trek to New Maling, 8500 ft, 11 km. Overnight in IB / tents.
Day 14: New Maling - Jang
Trek to Jang, 7000 ft, 9 km. Overnight in IB.
Day 15: Jang - Tawang
Drive to Tawang, 10200 ft, 40 km. Check into Private Lodge. Afternoon walk around Tawang town. Dinner and
overnight.
Day 16: Tawang
Today we will visit the famous 400 years old Tawang Monastery. Intermingle with the lamas (monks). Come back to the lodge for lunch. Afternoon visit a MONPA village. Evening visit market. Dinner and overnight.
Day 17: Tawang - Bomdila
Be drive back to Bomdila, 181 km, 7 hrs. Check into hotel.
Day 18: Bomdila - Tezpur
After breakfast drive down to Tezpur, 160 km. Check into hotel. Afternoon around Tezpur town. Dinner and overnight.
Day 19: Tezpur Airport
Transfer to airport for onward journey.
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Sandakphu Trekking (Nw-Bengal)
(7 days/4 days trekking - moderate) |
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The name Sandakphu means the 'Height of the Poison Plant', a direct reference to the profusion of the poisonous aconite plants that grow near the peak. Aptly called the Paradise of Trekkers with moderately difficult trek, the Sandakphu peak is a vantage point from where one can see four of the world's five highest peaks - Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Lhotse in a continuous snow-clad arc. Sandakphu is resplendent with the ethereal beauty of magnolias, rhododendrons, primulas and other sub-alpine flowers.
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Day 01: Arrive Kolkata
Meet and assist at the airport. On arrival check into Hotel Oberoi Grand or similar.
PM half day city sightseeing of Kolkata including Victoria Memorial Hall, Flower
market, Town hall and Tagore’s house. Overnight..
Day 02: Kolkata – Bagdogra – Darjeeling
After breakfast transfer to airport to fly to Bagdogra. Meet and assist on arrival and
transfer to Darjeeling. Overnight at Hotel Elgin or similar.
Day 03: Darjeeling – Maneybhanjan – Tumling
After an early breakfast visit Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Tibetan settlement) for about an hour and then drive to Maneybhanjan (37 km / 1 hr). From Maneybhanjan we will start our trekking to Tumling (8000 ft) 11 km. On arrival check into a simple trekkers hut. Dinner and overnight.
Day 04: Tumling – Kalapokhori
Today trek to Kalaphokhori (10000 ft), 8 km, through a Nepalese village called Jaubari. On arrival check into trekkers hut. Dinner and overnight.
Day 05: Kalapokhori – Sandakphu
Today trek up to Sandakphu (12000 ft), only 4 km but last 2 kms will be on stiff up, which will take more time. On arrival check into trekkers hut. Afternoon walk around the place with few families only. Dinner and overnight.
Day 06: Sandakphu – Rimbik (trekking ends) – Darjeeling
Wake up early in the morning to experience the sunrise and the spectacular view of changing of colour over Mt. Kanchanjunga range. On a very clear day one can see mountains of Nepal like Everest, the highest and Lhotse, the fourth highest. After breakfast we will start down hill trek all the way to Rimbik, 16 km. Lunch. Afternoon drive to Darjeeling (85 km / 3 hrs). On arrival check into hotel Dekeling. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight.
Day 07: Darjeeling - Bagdogra – Kolkata
Early morning drive to Tiger Hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga (28,208 ft. Worlds third highest peak) and on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery. After breakfast you will be transferred to Bagdogra airport for flight to Kolkata.
Day 08: Kolkata fly off
After breakfast transfer to airport.
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Yuksom - Dzongri - Goecha La
(13 days/8 days trekking - moderate/strenuous) |
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In Sikkim, the Goecha La trek takes the trekker up-close for a spectacular view of the mighty Kanchenjunga amidst a majestic panorama of the other lesser Himalayan giants within its range of mountains. And trekking beyond the meadows Dzongri is raw adventure at its best where the visitor is taken into the realm of towering mountain peaks directly above and camp is set amidst the view of rumbling avalanches and high mountain glaciers.
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Day 01: arrive Kolkata
Meet and assist at the airport. On arrival check into Hotel Oberoi Grand or similar.
PM half day city sightseeing of Kolkata including Victoria Memorial Hall, Flower
market, Town hall and Tagore’s house. Overnight.
Day 02: Kolkata – Bagdogra – Darjeeling
Take morning flight from Delhi to Bagdogra. Meet our representative and drive
towards Darjeeling. On arrival transfer into hotel. Evening sightseeing and
acclimitisation. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Darjeeling – Yuksom (123 kms - 6-7 hrs)
Today we will drive to Yuksom, the base of our trek. On arrival check into hotel Tashigang or similar. Afternoon walk around the local market and the coronation throne. Yoksum was the place where three lamas converged to enthrone the first religious king of Sikkim, Chogyal Phuntsog Namgyal, in 1642. Named the "Great Religious King" he established Tibetan Buddhism in Sikkim. Guru Rinpoche predicted this meeting of three lamas coming from different directions across the Himalayas nine centuries earlier. Lhatsun Chenpo is supposed to have buried offerings in Yoksum's large white Norbugang Chorten built with stones and earth from different parts of Sikkim. From here a path branches left through the village to a small grove and the simple stone throne of the first Chogyal. In front of the throne an impressive footprint embedded in a rock by one of the lamas no doubt impressed the king too. Dinner and overnight.
Day 04: Yuksom – Tshokh (3000 mts - 9840 ft) (14 kms - 5-6 hrs)
The trail from Yuksom starts at the local market and follows main road towards the north. The trail climbs gently out of the valley and hugs the right bank of the Ratong Chu River, which can be heard thundering through the gorge below. The trail crosses over four bridges to climb steeply towards north-west to the small settlement of Bakhim. Continue for another 3 kms through forest of magnolia and rhododendron to reach Tshokh. On arrival set campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 05: Tshokh – Dzongri (4030 mts - 13218 ft) (10 kms - 5-6 hrs)
On this day the trail passes through the village of Tshokh and continues to climb north through the forest of rhododendron to the alp of Phidang (3650 m) taking around 3 hrs to complete the ascent. Continue further towards Dzongri. On arrival set campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 06: Rest day & Acclimatise at Dzongri
The day is for rest and acclimatization. On this day one can savour views of the mountain peaks by climbing up to Dzongri Top. From here you get a panoramic view of Kabru (7353 m), Ratong (6678 m), Kanchenjunga (8534 m), Koktang (6147 m),
Pandim (6691 m) and Narsing (5825 m). Towards the west, the Singalila Ridge, which separates Sikkim from Nepal, can be seen. Dinner and overnight stay in tents
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Day 07: Dzongri – Tangsing (3800 mts - 12464 ft) (10 kms - 4-5 hrs)
The trail from Dzongri continues along the right bank of the river towards east. After cresting the hill the path drops into the valley and then crosses the bridge over the Prek Chu river. Its an hour climb from the bridge to Tangsiing (3800 m) located on
the slopes of Mt Pandim. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 08: Tangsing – Samiti Lake (4500 mts - 14760 ft) (7 kms - 3-4 hrs)
The trail from Tangsiing climbs gently north and follows a stream and alpine meadows. About an hour above Tangsiing we reach Onglathang from where the superb view of the south face of Kanchenjunga can be seen. In order to capture clear views one has to reach Onglathang early. The trail then skirts through a series of glacial moraines before crossing over meadows again, and arrives at the emerald lake at Samiti. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 09: Samiti Lake – Goecha La
(5002 mts - 16406 ft) - Samiti Lake (12 kms - 6-7 hrs)
The climb to Goecha La begins with a gentle gradient eastwards for about half an hour and then later the steep ascent starts. The trail follows the glacial moraine north-east and then drops to a dry lake at Zemathang. A tough scramble over rocks and boulders with a rise of 400 meters will bring us on the top of the pass. The pass is formed due to the depression between Pandim and the Kabru spurs. It over looks the Talung Valley and commands a very impressive view of the south face of Kanchejunga. Afternoon return to the Samiti lake. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 10: Samiti Lake – Tshokh (14 kms - 6-7 hrs)
Start retracing steps towards Tangsiing will take about couple of hours or so. From Tangsiing follow the trail to Kokchorung(3800 m) which is a good camping site. Continue descending towards Tsokha by going through a bypass route directly to Tsokha. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 11: Tshokh – Yuksom (14 kms - 5-6 hrs) – Darjeeling (123 kms 6-7 hrs)
Retrace steps towards Yuksom on the final day of the trek. The going is easier as the path is mainly downhill. From here drive to Darjeeling. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
Day 12: Darjeeling – Bagdogra – Kolkata (123 kms - 6-7 hrs)
Early morning drive to Bagdogra and take flight for Kolkata. On arrival transfer and check into hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 13: Kolkata flyout
After breakfast transfer to airport.
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