Dzongri Ridge Trek an epic short trek in it’s own right is unarguably the best short trek in Sikkim as the trek route climbs gently from Yuksom to Dzongri Ridge highest point on this Trek within the viscinity of the Kanchenjunga Range where you get close enough to Kanchenjunga and her sister peaks where you feel you could touch them.
Christi Masi December 5, 2013 near Seattle, WA, United States If you are considering a trek to Sikkim Darjeeling Nepal or Bhutan you need to go with Farouttrek (Fabian Tamang). He goes above and beyond your wildest dreams to make your vacation perfect. Not only is he fun, personable, and an all around great guy - he also has a superb staff, provides excellent food and will make sure your trip exceeds all of your expectations. Scott and I have trekked all over the world, and this trip- the 18Days Sikkim Singalila Ridge Trek by far - was the best service we have ever experienced - anywhere.
Hello Fabian, From May 8 to May 16 2014 my husband and I had the pleasure of visiting Darjeelig and the Singalila national park under the guidance of Mr Fabian Tamang. We went on a six-day Sandakphu Phalut Trek with the mountain views at Sandakphu as the main attraction. With Fabian as a guide nothing is impossible. He chooses the best co-workers, arranges Everything to the best and is very responsive to both visible and not so visible requests from his guests. We warmly recommend anyone thinking of visiting this area to use the services of Farouttrek and especially of Fabian. Many thanks from Anette and Torbjörn from Sweden!
Mar 28, 2014 Hi Fabian...Just a short message to say that we had a fabulous Langtang Gosaikunda trek which i am totally satisfied of...and to say that i have particularly appreciated the team we trekked with...The guide, Kuman GURUNG, and the porter, Lapa SHERPA, are really nice people and were extremely helpful for both of us, especially for my wife, who got some difficulties in altitude and to cross the gosaikund pass..They were extremely professionnal from the first to the last minute, and it would really be a pleasure to do another trek with them..By the way, Fabian, can you send me some details for Manaslu Circuit Trek ? Thanks a lot for the job you and your staff did for us Fabian... and have an excellent day. Best regards... Christophe
Dec 30, 2012 Hello Fabian, thank you for your email. We found the Dzongri Trek difficult in parts, but the joy was being with you and the rest of the crew - you are a very special group of people and we were so fortunate to be able to meet you all. Once again, Fabian, thank you for all your efforts. We had a wonderful time trekking in Sikkim and very much appreciate all your efforts to ensure that we had the best of experiences. Please keep in touch. We hope 2013 brings you happiness, laughter and sunshine. Kind regards, Marilyn and Michael.
Thanks to Farout Trek (Fabian and the team) for a very enjoyable and successful trek in the Singalila National Park. The pace was good, the views of the Himalayas obviously stunning, and the support and help was always professional and thoughtful. The trekkers huts were very basic with little heat, so Fabian providing hot water bottles at night was always appreciated. He also had a few extra goodies in his pack that were produced at exactly the right time. I picked Farout Trek because after sending e-mails to them and 7 other places, their reply was prompt (next day), was addressed it to me personally, and most important, it answered my questions, so I knew someone (Fabian) had actually read the e-mail, rather than just sending a standard response. Would recommend Farout Trek to any one planning to visit Sikkim, Darjeeling Nepal or Bhutan Himalayas. Cheers and all the best for 2018 Mark & Maureen
Amazing company and great experience! Our guide Kuman was more than we could ever expect! Full of knowledge, friendly and an absolute pleasure to spend 10 days doing the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with. We had the treat of having his son Ohm come along with us too! Fantastic porters and well organized trek. We will be coming back and definitely using them!"
27 October 2014 Today we returned from India to Hamburg! Thank you so much for the excellent organisation of our Sandakphu Phalut Trek and Darjeeling Tour ! These were amazing holidays we will never forget! Everything was perfectly organized and Fabian was the perfect guide, he is such a hearty and lovely person! He did an amazing job and has an excellent knowledge! He took very good care of us! We felt very safe with him! We already recommended Fabian a lot, because it was really excellent and an unforgetable experience ! And we are also thinking about an other tour with Fabian! Thank you so much! Kidest regards Kathi and Bart
Jean Pierre 5 Jan 2020 Thinchenkhang Expedition (6010m) summited on 2 Nov. 2019 The eleven days expedition organized by Farout Trek based in Kalimpong was composed by nine members. On top of Fabian Tamang, head of Farout Trek, there were two Sherpas, one cook, two cook assistants and two poney-men. The group started off from Yuksom on 23 October and reached the base camp at Toriphuley (Thinchenkhanh Base Camp) on 28 October. A C1 just below 5000m and a C2 at 5500m were set up. The summit was reached on 2 November at 4.30 AM by Sherpas Tashi and Richung and myself. The Thinchenkhang expedition proved a success thanks to the professional breath of Fabian's Farout Trek team
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Why Trek with us
Farouttrek is a local company, Registered & recognized by Govt. of India, Tourism Deptt. Govt. of Sikkim. Also registered and Recognized by Govt. of Nepal, employing a small number of local Guides, Cooks & Porters.
Therefore, when you book your trip with us, you contribute to the local economy directly. This in turn helps the local economy grow & at the same time help a number of households maintain a healthy lifestyle
With more than 25 Years of experience travelling the Himalayas, we have an intimate knowledge about the places we travel to. So, give us an opportunity to serve you with our vast experience in handling Trekking, Expedition & Tour Activities in Sikkim, Darjeeling & Nepal Himalayas. Come Join us for a lifetime of Adventure.
Dzongri Ridge Trek is the most popular short trek in Sikkim Himalayas due to the fact that in a period of just two days you come face to face with the highest mountains in the world at Dzongri Rigde. Sorrounded in a semi circular ring by fourteen of the highest mountain in the Kanchenjunga Range, the Dzongri Ridge trek can surely be named the most popular Trek in Sikkim.
Dzongri Camp Site
Dzongri trek route meanders through the temperate forests of the Kanchenjunga National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site to the alpine vegetation at Dzongri Ridge. Dzongri Ridge Trek starts with a drive to Yuksom(Trek head), in west Sikkim.
Highlights of the Dzongri Trek
When in Dzongri, climb Dzongri Top at Dablakhang-4175m, for sunset & sunrise views. Enjoy the spectacular close up views of the fourteen Peaks that sorround you in a semi circular pattern with Kumbakarna, Freys Peak, Rathong, Kabru South, Kabru North, Kabru Dome, Talung & Forked Peak on the Right of the 3rd.highest mountain in the world Mt.Kanchenjunga & Mt.Pandim, Thinchenkhang, Jopuno and Mt. Narsing on the left.
Dzongri View Point
Formalities for the Dzongri Ridge Trek
For Foreign Visitors one will will have to go through a travel agency registered and recognized by the Tourism Department, Government of Sikkim. Trekking permit will be issued by the Tourism Department for a minimum of two persons only. It is mandatory for all participants to be accompanied by a local Guide. Foreign visitors will have to have an Inner Line Permit to Visit sikkim that is over and above the Indian Visa issued by the Indian Embassy in the respective country. The Inner Line Permit is easily available from the Border crossing between West Bengal and Sikkim at Rangpo and Melli. Sikkim Nationalised Office in Siliguri also issues inner line permits for foreign visitors. The Inner Line Permit to visit Sikkim is issued for a period of thirty days.
Dzongri Ridge
I am a single person what should I do ?
We have fixed Departure dates leaving for the Dzongri Trek. You can join this group Trek in Sikkim. Customized private treks can also be organized for a minimum of two persons on a date of your choice.
TRIP FACTS :
Trek Grade : Moderate.
Minimum No.of Participants : 2 Pax.
Highest Trekking Point: 4030m(Dzongri Top).
Highest Camp Site : Dzongri(3950m).
No. of Days on the Trek: 4 Days.
Style of Trek : Camping(Tents).
Starting Point : Bagdogra Airport/NJP Rail Station/Nepal Border.
Ending Point : Bagdogra Airport/NJP Rail Station/Nepal Border.
Trek Avaliblity : Join a group trek (dates shown below)
Best Season : March – June & September to December.
Customized private Treks can also be arranged for a minimum of two persons on request on a date of your choice.
Group Departure Dates for Dzongri Ridge Trek -2022
28 March-04 April,2022
23 May-30 May,2022
10-17 Oct,2022
11-17 April, 2022
12-19 Sept,2022
24 Oct-31 Oct,2022
23 April-30 April,2022
26 Sept-03 Oct,2022
31 Oct -07 Nov,2022
09-16 May,2022
03-10 Oct,2022
14-21 Nov,2022
DZONGRI RIDGE TREK ITINERARY
Day 1 : Arrive at Bagdogra Airport/NJP Rail Station/Nepal Border. Having arrived at Bagdogra Airport our representative will meet you and drive you to Gangtok (1622m). Gangtok is 144Km from Bagdogra Airport and will take approximately 4Hrs driving beside the river Teesta which has it’s source in the Tibetan Pleatue. Overnight Hotel(B/B).
Day 2 : Gangtok sight seeing. While our staff will procure the Trekking permit, drive to Rumtek monastery, 23Km away from Gangtok Town the biggest monastery in Sikkim which also is a school for the monks. The Rumtek monastery is of the Kagyu sect of Buddhism and was built in the year 1969, therefore it is comparatively new. This monastery is the replica of the monastery that exists in Tsurpu in Tibet. Visit Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, the only one of it’s kind in India. Evening take a stroll in the famous MG Marg in Gangtok. Overnight Hotel.
Day 3 : Drive to Yuksom(1760m/5Hrs Drive). Trek Head. This a long drive by himalayan standard. The drive to Yuksom takes you through the small town of Singtam, Ravangala and Tashiding to Yuksom. Yuksom was the first and the ancient capital of Sikkim. It’s significane is that the three holy monks met in Yuksom and for the first time choose a King to rule Sikkim. One can visit the Coronation monastery and coronation throne, carved out of a single piece of boulder. Overnight Lodge.
Day 4 : Dzongri Ridge Trek Starts. Trek Yuksom to Bakhim(2828m/11Km). The Dzongri Ridge Sikkim Short Trek starts with a gentle trek through the temperate forests of the Kanchenjunga National Park till Prekchu. Then it is 2Km steep uphill Trek till we reach our campsite at Bakhim. Overnight Tents.
Day 5 : Trek Bakhim to Dzongri (3950m/12.87Km). The Trek to Dzongri Ridge is a steep uphill of almost 9Km till Deaurali Dada. The Trek Route Passes through the Tibetan settlement of Tchoka and Phedang, passing through some of the most untouched virgin forests of the Kanchenjunga National Park till Phedang. Then it is alpine vegetation with the smell of the Juniper plants all over till the Campsite at Doring in Dzongri Ridge. Overnight Tents.
Day 6 : Early Morning Trek to Dzongri Top(4030m)for Sunrise views on the Kanchenjunga Range. Return Back to Campsite for Breakfast. After breakfast slowly trek back to Tchoka( 2975m) the same way that we had taken on the way up to Dzongri Ridge. The Trek back to Tchoka is equally ardous because of the undulating tracks mixed with steep downhill. Overnight Tents.
Day 7 : Trek Tchoka to Yuksom. Trek Back to Yuksom from Tchoka is the same path that we took on the way up to Dzongri Ridge. Though today it much easier and gentler in nature till Yuksom. Overnight Lodge.
Day 8 : Drive to Bagdogra Airport/NJP Rail Station/Nepal Border for Final Departure. End of the Trek. Extension can be made to Darjeeling/Bhutan & Nepal.
DZONGRI RIDGE TREK COSTS : US$640 / Person
INDIAN NATIONALS KINDLY ENQUIRE IN IRs.
TOUR COST INCLUDES:
Hotel accommodation – twin share including breakfasts.
Twin share tent with mattress during camping/trekking.
Fully organized trek services with guide, porters, camping equipment.
All fixed three meals everyday during trekking/Camping.
All road transport as per itinerary by car/jeep.
Service of an English speaking guide.
Entrance fees to monuments visited.
All Permits for Sikkim.
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Sleeping bag; personal clothing/equipment.
Lunches and dinners during hotel stays.
Bottled or alcoholic drinks.
Tips, client insurance, evacuation costs.
Any expenses of personal nature.
Note: The above itinerary is a sample, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, road condition, physical ability of the participants etc. may dictate itinerary changes either before departure or while on the trail. We reserve the right to change this schedule in the interest of trip participant”s safety, comfort and general well being.
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