Special Interest Trips

The Khangchendzonga National Park Trek: West.

Sikkim situated in the eastern Himalayas lies between India and Tibet and is bound by Nepal, Bhutan and West Bengal. Sikkim comprises some of the most dramatic geological and topographical features. This is a land of high mountains, monasteries, orchids, butterflies, dense forests and clear streams that makes it perfect trekking country. Bird life is prolific and wild alpine flowers grow in profusion. This tiny state of India has some of the finest mountain scenery in the world as can be seen on the trek into the Kanchenjunga group, the third highest mountain in the world.

This is undoubtedly the most popular trek in Sikkim. The trek goes through moss-laden forests, abounding in a variety of flora and fauna, through scenarios of grazing yaks, mountain sheep and Tibetan resettlement villages. The trail leads through some of the most spectacular forested areas of Sikkim particularly beautiful during the spring when the rhododendrons, giant magnolias and a profusion of other wildflowers are in full bloom. At Dzongri one comes face to face with a magnificent view of Mount Kanchenjunga, which, to the Sikkimese, is an all-powerful God. The mountains are at their tantalizing best-a sharp shower and the clouds lift for a few minutes to reveal the steep south face of Mount Pandim. Sometimes at dawn the sky is clear and the entire chain of peaks is visible.

Seasons: October-Mid December and March to Mid May