BASE CAMP-ROUND TREK
15 Nights 16 Days
Grade : A

Day 01: GANGTOK- YUKSUM ( Altd 1760 M ) 6 hrs
Drive form Siniolchu Travels to Yuksum Time taken 6hrs on the way visit Bonn monastery near Ravongla. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: YUKSUM – BAKHIM (Altd 2750M ) 5Hrs
Trek from Yuksum to Bakhim 16 Kms time taken approx. 6 hrs. Walk through dense forest of pine and oak After crossing river PrekChu it is straight 70 degree uphill climb this is the toughest stage in the entireTrek then we reach Bakhim the trail from Bakhim passes through magnolia and rhododendron trees.

Day 03: BAKHIM -TSHOKA ( Alt. 3050 M ) 1 Hrs
Bakhim to Tshoka is 2 Kms  it’s a straight uphill strenuous trek . Tshoka is a small village . Overnight in Tent or lodge

Day 04: TSHOKA- DZONGRI ( Alt. 4020 M ) 4Hrs
Trek from tshoka to Dzongri is still a steep climbing time taken approx 5hrs we go through dense forest of rhododendrons thereAre over 400 flowering species , a place called Deorali Dara provides a magnificent view of mountainsThen we reach Phethang for a break .After Phethang still further climbing we reach Dzongri here the Vegetation is thin and we tend to find only small bushes and shrubs for the night stay here is a tourist hut Its usually overcrowded and noisy. In Dzongri early morning we take a walk to Dabla Khang(DzongriTop) the view from this place is magnificent one can view all the peaks . Acclimatization here is must for further ascending trekkers. Overnight in tent.

Day 05: DZONGRI- BIKBARI (Altd 4000 M ) 4Hrs
As you start the trek you start to Gingey Deorali it’s a slightly uphill climb and the trekkers has to cross the valley .From Gingey you can see Rathong , Kabru south, Kabru North, Frey Peak,Kokthang. If one is lucky you can find blue sheep grazing.

Day 06: BIKBARI –BASECAMP ( Alt. 4600 M )- BIKBARI 6 Hrs 
After breakfast start the trek with steady uphill climb to basecamp .This is one of the training camp for the climbers established by Nehru (Prime Minister of India).One can visit East Rathong glacier.

Day 07: BIKBARI- TIGIPLA ( Alt. 3826 M ) 6/7 Hrs
The trek will start with a flat table land after 2Hrs you have to descend downhill it is in the base of the hills.

Day 08: TIGIPLA – PANGDIN – TIGIPLA M 4/ 5 Hrs
The trek will start with a straight walk and climb uphill climb before reaching you have to descend down 1Hrs .This was an excursion so you have to trek back to Tigipla.

Day 09: TIGIPLA – DZONGRI ( Altd 4020 ) 6 Hrs
After early breakfast the trekkers should start to trekking towards Dzongri in order to reach in time.

Day 10: DZONGRI – THANSING ( Alt. 3930 M )
Trek from Dzongri to Thansing takes about approx 4hrs after walking through the bushes and hedges At first its walking in the plain table land after few hours we rapidly descend down the river Prek on the way one can view almost all the ranges above all Mt Pandin looks beautiful. In Thansing besides the govt. hut its all barren here is no civilization. Overnight in Tent .

Day 11: THANSING- LAMUNE ( Alt. 4250M ) 3 Hrs
Trek from Thangsing to Lamune takes about approx 3hrs its just a easy trek through thin vegetation.
Overnight in tent.. Over night in Tent.

Day 12: LAMUNE- GOECHALA( Alt. 4940 )–LAMUNE  8 Hrs
As the trek starts with uphill climb one reaches Samiti Lake is basically , in the base of mount Pandim because of its close attachment With Mt Pandim here a small beautiful lake has emerged. When it gets snowed the lake with the mountain Provides a spectacular unforgettable view Trek from Samiti to Goechala back to Samiti takes about approx 7 hrs, the trek starts with easy grading.
 
We come across Zemathang (4752Mts ) which means ( sand- plain land) the trail goes through moraines before reaching Goechala one can view green lake formed right below the path deep down the hill, finally one reaches the second viewpoint from here one can view southern phase of Kanchenzonga.to the north is Goecha La peak.

Day 13: LAMUNE – THANGSING 
Lamune to Thangsing takes about 2 Hrs we have to camp here as the there is no place to pitch tent so we have to use this as a camp to explore Lampokhari.

Day 14: THANSING- LAMPOKHARI (Alt. 3900 )- KOKCHORUNG 8 Hrs
After early breakfast we walk easy and straight walk then gradually climb uphill about half an hour one reaches Lampokhari it is long and slightly bigger lake than Samiti with a spectacular view of Lama - lamini and Simvo, Narsing peak. After Having pack lunch trek downhill to Kokchorung.

Day 15: KOKCHURUNG –TSHOKA 6 Hrs
Trek from Kokchorung to Tshoka takes about 5hrs is gradual descend through thick forest it’s a long and Tiring walk this route joins the route of phethang to Dzongri trail. Overnight at tent.

Day 16: TSHOKA- YUKSUM 6 Hrs
The trek from Tshoka to Yuksum takes about 6hrs overnight at hotel, Trek Ends.