High In the Himalayas 15 days in The Himalayan high altitude wilderness Long Trekking! Camping in the wilderness! Monastery! Tea Garden! Toy Train!

Introduction This 15 days tour is purely designed for the nature lovers who dare to walk for 6 to 8 hrs a day in the high altitude mountains. The challenging part of this tour is to reach Goechala Pass at 16700ft (5000mt) and take early morning photographs of Mt Kunchenjungha Peak – the third highest in the world. The 10 days trek takes you to the base of the Kunchenjungha Peak as you pass through some of the wonderful Himalayan landscape – dense moist forests, fiery Rhododendrons, deep river gorge, vast alpine meadow, snow fields, glaciers and lakes. You will have the opportunity to see several snow peaks of Greater Himalayas above 7000 ft from a very close distance. During the trek you can also witness the rare sight of Himalayan Blue Ships, Red Panda in their natural habitat along with rare wild orchid and birds. The tour also combines with few nights stay in – the capital of and also with couple of nights in where you can see some old and important monastery, take a ride in Toy train, visit tea gardens and just relax in the natural surroundings with the comfort of a hotel.

Best season for this tour – Mid September to Mid November and Mid April to May

Destination covered in 14 nights and 15 days: • Gangtok, • Yuksom, • Goechala Pass • Darjeeling, Route in Google Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=208396832193381866858.0004dfd1ef405a7642e84

Highlights Gangtok, The city in transition – Visit Monastery, try for Helicopter ride, great shopping and cultural experience, see colourful hill life Yuksom, the old capital of Sikkim – Just relax in the serenity and get prepared for the adventurous trek in the mountains next morning Goechala Pass, to the foot of Mt Kunchenjungha - Trek through rhododendron forests, meadow, snow fields and glaciers, camp by alpine lake or river side, view gorgeous mountain peaks, take stunning photographs, see remote village of yak herders, wild orchids, rare birds and wildlife Darjeeling, The Queen of Hills – Ride on a steam train on the UNESCO heritage rail track, take tea garden tour, visit the old city with great heritage and history Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Bagdogra and drive to Gangtok – 135kms in 4hrs

Fly in to Bagdogra – the only airport for North Bengal and Sikkim. Bagdogra has many direct flights from Delhi and Kolkata and it takes about 2hrs and 1hr respectively. (You can stay the previous night in Delhi or Kolkata as per your preference and based on International connectivity)

A traditional welcome awaits you at the airport. After the airport formalities we take you to a nearby restaurant for little refreshment and meal and then start our journey to Gangtok. The journey of 4 hrs will cover a distance of 135kms and will pass through lower foothills of Himalayas cutting across the valleys, river gorges and forests. Feel the excitement of reaching your first Himalayan destination Gangtok. Wreathed in clouds, Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim is located on a ridge at a height of 5500 feet. With a spectacular view of the Khanchendzonga, the town provides the perfect base for travel through the state. Once an important transit point for traders travelling between Tibet and India, it is today a busy administrative and business centre and presents an interesting mix of cultures and communities. On arrival we assist you check in at your hotel. Today you will be free from any activities as you may be tired after a long flight and a hill drive. Just relax at your hotel and take an early dinner.

Day 2: Gangtok full day tour Today we will take a day long tour in Gangtok city and explore the most important points and attractions. The day will start with a visit to Enchey Monastery - An important seat of the Nyingmapa order, the Enchey Monastery is built on the site blessed by Lama Druptok Karpo, a tantric master known for his power of flying. This 200 years old monastery has in its premises images of gods, goddesses and other religious objects.

We will take you to the Himalayan Zoological Park, home to a number of high altitude animals living in open enclosures in their natural habitat. If you are lucky you might see the Red Panda, Sikkim’s state animal, the Barking Deer, Tibetan Wolves, Panthers, Civet Cats or even the Himalayan Black Bear. The Park also has ‘Kush’ and ‘Urbashi’, a snow leopard pair living in captivity. It is a wonderful experience to take a walk along the wooded hills to get a glimpse of the rare animals. Visit Ganesh Tok view point. From this spot one can get bird’s eye view of sprawling Gangtok town, while across the hills Mt. Khang-chen-Dzonga and Mt. Siniolchu loom over the horizon. A cafeteria serves hot tea, coffee and snacks. The view from here is truly breathtaking with snow peaks providing the perfect backdrop for a panoramic view of Gangtok town. From here we come down to Government Institute of Cottage Industry [GICI], a centre for both preservation and development of the traditional arts and crafts of Sikkim. You can witness the rare Sikkimese art and crafts on display and for sale in this center and also can see the students taking class and creating the handicrafts in the training center. After lunch go for a visit to The Ridge, a small stretch of flat land above Gangtok town is one of the most attractive places here and is a favourite haunt for both tourists and locals. It stretches from the gates of the Palace of the erstwhile Namgyal kings to the White Hall building built in the memory of the first Political Officer of Sikkim, Claude White. Also visit Flower Festival. A special glass house, opposite the White Hall displays the rich floral heritage of Sikkim, beginning with the Orchid Show in March and continuing all year round with display of many varieties of flowers. Now we take you to the Namgyal Research Institute of Tibetology - the most prestigious research institute of its kind in the world; NIT is a treasure of vast collection of rare Lepcha, Tibetan and Sanskrit manuscripts, statues and rare Thankas (colourful tapestries used in Buddhist liturgy).

From here you can take a Rope Way Ride down to the opposite side and then walk down to the M G Marg – the heart of the city. The country’s first litter and spit free zone, no vehicular traffic is allowed into the marg. You can sit at the Titanic Park or at the various benches stretched across the mall and take in the carnival like atmosphere, especially during the tourist season. The Mall is lined with shops on both sides of the road so shopping becomes an added pleasure. (Optional) If interested you can also take a Helicopter Ride in Gangtok in the morning Sikkim Govt conducts special mountain flights in Sikkim. There are several mountain flights of different duration. Each of the flight gives majestic view of the Himalayan peaks from close up like never before. These mountain flights gives you a never to forget opportunity to feast your eyes on the majesty and grandeur of the Great Mount Khangchendzonga, the third highest peak in the world.

Day 3: Gangtok to Yuksom drive via Rumtek – 150kms in 6hrs

Today after breakfast we start for Yuksom – the starting point of the trek to Kunchenjungha National Park, our most exciting destination in this tour. The journey takes about 6 hrs and will cover a distance of 150kms. En route we will visit Rumtek Monastery – the most important monastery and the seat of His Holiness, The Gyalwa Karmapa of the Kargyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The drive to Rumtek snakes through typical Sikkimese villages and many paddy fields. The paddy fields resemble a green carpet from July to September and later in October-November, the entire place is a sight to behold with golden paddy swaying in the breeze. We continue our drive to Yuksom and now we will stop to Temi Tea Garden for a pre organised lunch in the scenic Garden. The journey will now pass through the Sikkim country side with scattered villages and agricultural field with back drop of high Himalayan rages. Yuksom at 5500ft is a pretty village in West Sikkim and is the main trail head for trekking to Dzongri and Goeche- La in the Kanchenjunga Reserve. Yuksom means "meeting place of the three Lamas" who crowned the first here in 1641. Dubdi Gompa built in 1701 was the first official capital of Sikkim. Yuksom was the first capital of Sikkim established in 1642 AD by Phuntsog Namgyal who was the first Chogyal (temporal and religious king) of Sikkim. The coronation site of the first monarch of Sikkim is known as the "Throne of Norbugang". Reach Yuksom in the afternoon and check in at Hotel. You can have a short afternoon stroll in the village just to stretch your legs before next morning trek.

Day 4: Yuksom to Sachen trek – 3 to 4 hrs. Stay in Camp

Today we get ready for the adventurous trek to Kunchenjungha National Park and our final destination is Goechala at the foot of Mt Kunchenjungha Peak, the third highest in the world. For the next 8 days you will be in to the wilderness of remote Sikkim Himalayas and will be out of contact from the rest of the world. Witness the rare beauty of the high altitude forests, wildlife and birds along with the stunning view of the highest snow peaks, glaciers, alpine lake and vast meadow. Meet with our trekking crew – porters, sherpas, cook and guide and start the days trek to Sachen at 7200ft. The trek takes about 3 to 4 hrs and winds through forests of conifer and oaks, mosses and ferns and past frequent streams that tumble down the hillside. The trail crosses a hanging bridge just upstream of the confluence of the Rathong River and the Prek River. Soon we reach Sachen at 7,200 feet - small clearing where a single log hut and a shelter on the trail exist. We will camp here tonight.

Day 5: Sachen to Tshoka Trek in 3hrs, Stay in Camp

This is a short trek, but the altitude gain is considerable. Trekkers love the initial amble through the forest – it gives them a chance to loosen up before the stiff climb to Bakhim from the bridge over Prek. The trail out of Sachen undulates but maintains an even altitude, in fact gaining a few feet until 45 minutes and 2 kms later you drop down to the bridge over Prek. The clear water of the Prek is worth savouring. You don’t meet the river until three days later at Kockchurang. The wooden bridge over Prek sways when you walk over it. Adorned with multitude of prayer flags wishing success to the expedition -- it signals the start of the real climbs of the Goechala trail – climbs that stay with you until you get to Goechala. Take the trail that begins to climb to the left of the bridge. The trail climbs sharp through a mixed oak forest until the wide switchbacks level somewhat half hour later at the sight of the first Rhododendrons. The trail gets dark from the overhanging trees and meanders for another ten minutes. It suddenly pops out to a plateau and the trekker’s hut of Tshoka - Our tonight’s camp site.

Day 6: Tshoka to Dzongri Trek – 4 to 5hrs, stay in Camp We start trekking after early breakfast. This trek passes through the dense Rhododendron Forests. During April and May the entire forests lit up with fiery red flowers. A steep climb of 30minutes takes you to an open space Phedam at 12000ft. From here you can get a lovely view of the snow clad mountains. We will take lunch here and after a short rest we trek towards Dzongri. The trail above Phedang is above the tree line and dense forest is reduced to small scrubs. From Deorali top, the trail is mostly downwards. A 4-5 kms walk from Deorali top and we reach the meadows of Dzongri. Dzongri at 13000ft is a large cauldron, mostly meadows, surrounded in all directions by the mighty peaks of the Kanchenjunga range. In every direction is a snow peak to be looked at and admired.

Day 7: Dzongri Acclimatisation day

Today we have a full day at Dzongri. Staying at this altitude is helpful for the acclimatisation before you head for Goeachala. Today’s attraction is a fabulous sunrise over the Singalila Snow Ridge. To get this stunning view of early sun rays on the snow we must wake up at 4AM and start trekking to Dzongro Top – the highest point of the area. From the top you can get a 180 degree panorama view of the mountains with Tinchenkhang, Pandim, North and South Kabru, Black Kabur, Thalung, Jannu and at the centre of them the beautiful Mt Kanchenjunga. Watch with awe the grandeur of snow peaks turning crimson red, orange and finally white silver when the sun kisses them. After a while we will trek down to our camp at Dzongri in 30min. For rest of the day you can take rest or go for short walk in the vast meadow or read a book.

Day 8: Dzongri to Thansing trek in 4hrs, stay in Camp Today we trek for about 3 to 4 hours from Dzongri to reach the Prek Chu valley at the base of the mighty Pandim and the Tinchenkhang. On the way we will cross the river at a place called ‘Kokchurang’ where locals believe evil spirits ‘one that slaps hard on the face of the visitors’ exist. Thangsing valley has a trekker’s hut and has unrestricted view of the east face wall of the Kanchenjunga. You have the rest of the evening to yourself. You are free to take a walk, listen to music or get back to the favourite book of yours. Stay at Huts or tents.

Day 9: Thansing to Lamune trek in 2 hrs, stay in camp The way to Lamune is slight uphill and flat. This is the last camp on the way up. You would be provided with hot water wash at the camp. Hot lunch is served directly at the camp as it is a short trek today as well. On the way you can enjoy the beautiful views of Mt Kanchenjunga and the Goechala Peak and most of the Himalayan ranges. We pitch our tents very close to the Rathong River which originates here from the Rathong Glacier. You may choose to trek further to Samiti Lake and spend an hour there. The trail ascends from Lamune and it is a 45 minute stiff climb to the Samiti Lake. Notice the terrain being rocky all through the ascent. Take a walk around the lake and sit besides its serene waters. The Samiti lake shores are home to mountain goats and blue birds which you are most likely to spot. We have an early dinner at around 6.30 to 7pm as we have a very early morning tomorrow.

Day 10: Lamune – Goachala – Thansing round trek in 10hrs, stay in camp Today is all about viewing Kanchenjunga, up close and personal. We will reach our destination "The Goecha La". Goecha is a mountain located very close to Kanchenjunga; "La" is Tibean for pass. Hence, "Goecha La", is a high mountain pass next to Goecha Mountain. It's the lowest pass connecting the Okhlathang Valley to the north, and the trail from Lamune to Goecha La offers the closest views of the great mountain. Any closer and you'd be climbing. A 3 AM start ensures that you reach the first view point or the sunrise point right in time to see the first run rays hitting Kanchenjunga. It also makes it easier to walk on the morains that you find after the sunrise point as the snow is still hard. Retrace your path to Lamuney, and then head to Kockchurang with your belongings. Stay at the trekker hut or pitch tents by the river at Kockchurang.

Day 11: Thansing to Tshoka return trek in 6hrs, stay in Camp The days trek can be divided into two phases. The first from Kockchurang to Phedang – a direct trail by passing Dzongri and second, the Rhododendron forest trail from Phedang to Tshoka. The first phase is new and interesting. The trail goes on the flank on the mountain all along and you move from one mountain to another to another maintaining a constant altitude of 12,000ft all along. Kokchurang, Phedang and most of the trail, are all at 12,000ft! From Phedang you retrace the descending trail to Tshoka. The days trek takes about 6-7 hours on an average.

Day 12: Tshoka to Yuksom Return trek in 5hrs – stay in Hotel Retrace your way from Tshoka to Yuksom. It is much faster and easier than your trek up. Sachen comes up quickly being a pure descent. From Sachen the trail goes up and down generally losing altitude. The last stretch

has a few climbs which make you wonder but it is soon over and you find yourself back in the friendly Yuksom neighbourhood. Check in at Hotel and take a desired hot shower. A cosy comfortable room and a soft bed is all you require now.

Day 13: Yuksom to Darjeeling drive via Pelling in 5hrs Today we drive to Darjeeling. En route we visit Pemayangtse Monastery, one of the oldest and premier monasteries of Sikkim. The monastery, located at an elevation of 2085 m, is Designed and founded by Lama Lhatsun Chempo in 1705. With scenic backdrop of snow capped mountains on two sides, the monastery offers a nice view of the surroundings. From Pelling we continue driving to Darjeeling through Nayabazar. We help you to check in at your hotel. Freshen up and have a lovely Indian dinner at the hotel.

Darjeeling is one of the oldest hill stations in India, and has plenty of options, both for those seeking a lazy getaway from the hot plains, as well as nature enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies. This heavenly retreat is bathed in hues of every shade. Flaming red rhododendrons, sparkling white magnolias, miles of undulating hillsides covered with emerald green tea bushes, the exotic forests of silver fir - all under the blanket of a brilliant azure sky dappled with specks of clouds, compellingly confounds Darjeeling as the QUEEN OF HILL STATIONS. The crest of Kanchenjunga shining in the first dawn light truly supports the title.

Day 14: Darjeeling full day tour You wake up and sip a cup of finest flavored tea that was harvested from the gardens the previous day, a brand that has made a great name for itself in the world. You take a stroll through the garden, talk to the garden workers and see how they deftly pluck the two leaves with a bud, and learn about their lives. You are also invited to take a look and learn about the tea processing in the factories where some of the best teas in the world are withered, rolled, dried, sorted and packaged.

Today you will also have an opportunity to ride on the Steam train of Darjeeling. The train passes through a small town called Dali. On the way the train passes through Batasia Loop with its memorial to the Gorkha soldiers. From the Batasia Loop you can get a spectacular view of Darjeeling town with the Kanchenjunga and other snowy mountains in the back-drop. The ride takes you to Ghoom – the highest Station in India in 45min. The toy train on the Darjeeling Himalayan section is not merely a source of delight for the young and old, it also represents the engineering skills of the highest order. The ride also includes free entry to DHR museum at Ghum Station. In Ghoom you will also have the opportunity to visit the old monastery. Also called Sakya Monastery, this monastery in Ghoom is a historic and significant monastery of the Shakya Order. The original monastery was built during the early twentieth century.

After lunch in a local restaurant visit Lloyd Botanical Garden - the oldest Botanical Garden in Darjeeling, famous for two living fossils. Then we visit to some of the popular places in Darjeeling covering the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute - The oldest mountaineering institute in the country set up following the successful ascent of the Mount Everest- the highest peak in the world by the local hero Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary on 28 May 1953. Then to Himalayan Zoological Park, a high altitude wildlife park and new home for Siberian Tiger, Himalayan Black Bear, Red Panda, Snow Leopard and many exotic Himalayan species. Drive to Tibetan refugee Self Help Centre - established on 1st October 1959 to rehabilitate displaced Tibetans who had followed His Holiness, The Dalai Lama to India in early 1959. The Tibetan craftsmen can be seen at work at the centre. Spend the rest of the day in and around the Mall and Observatory Hill and experience the local life.

Day 15: Darjeeling to Bagdogra drive in 3hrs We check out after breakfast and take a drive to Bagdogra Airport. The journey takes about 3hrs and runs through the beautiful tea gardens and valleys. We assist you in the airport to check in and with a warm farewell the tour ends. Recommended hotels for this tour A special emphasis has been given in selecting accommodation in each location. We do not impose typical modern business hotels but try to accommodate our tourists in boutique or eco resort wherever possible. These hotels or resorts are set in a natural surrounding emphasizing a local character and are maintained by the local family staying in the same premises. This ensures a special personalised care to our guest and at the same time they can have a close interaction with the people and learn the traditional culture and practices of the area, making their stay more meaningful and memorable. However, we also offer luxury and opulent options for them looking for the highest comfort and best places.

For a luxury and opulent option Gangtok Most recommended - Mayfair or Norkhill Hotel http://www.mayfairhotels.com/mayfair-gangtok/ Goechala Pass Trek - No luxury hotels are available in this remote High altitude park– but only few basic tea houses. We organise privet camping or the tea house as per trekkers requirement. Yuksom Only accommodation - Tashigaang Hotel or Red Palace Darjeeling Most recommended - New Elgin, Mayfair or Windermere Hotel http://www.windamerehotel.com/ http://www.elginhotels.com/index1.html

For Deluxe option Gangtok - Most recommended - Denzong Regency Yuksom Only accommodation - Tashigaang Hotel or Red Palace http://www.denzongregency.com/ Darjeeling - Most recommended – Cedar Inn http://www.cedarinndarjeeling.com/

For Economical option Darjeeling - Most recommended – Swiss Hotel http://www.olddarjeeling.com/ Gangtok - Most recommended - Hidden Forest or Netuk House http://www.hiddenforestretreat.org/ Yuksom Only accommodation - Tashigaang Hotel or Red Palace

8 Nights in Camp during the trek in the mountains

Important Information Permit: To visit Sikkim, all foreigners need an Inner Line Permit (ILP). To get the ILP you may apply it with your visa application at your Foreign Embassy Office. Other option is to get it done from Sikkim tourist office at Kolkata, Delhi or Bagdogra. The ILP is issued in any working day and takes about 15minutes. However, it needs your personal appearance at the office. We may also assist you to get the ILP done from Siliguri/Bagdogra under certain conditions. Document required for ILP – Photocopy of Passport and Visa and 4 copies of passport size photographs. (IMP: For all foreigners with a Diplomatic Passport and nationals of Aghanistan, Pakistan, Mynamar and China only the GOI Ministry of External Affairs can issue the restricted area permits necessary to visit the restricted / protected areas. There is a prescribed application form for this which needs to be submitted at least 8 weeks in advance to the MEA in Delhi if they are in India. Alternatively, they will need to route it through the Indian Consulate/Mission in their country.) Places like Kunchenjungha National Park, Tsongo Lake and Lachen-Lachung in Sikkim requires an additional Restricted Area Permit (RAP) along with the ILP. We will take care of this permit but for this we need your ILP in advance, which should reach us at least 7days before the trek/tour starts. The ILP should be sent along with the Photocopy of your Passport and Visa, 4 passport size photos of each people. If you are unable to provide this ILP in advance, please do intimate us as soon as possible. General Clothing: Heavy to very heavy woollen garments form Oct to March and light woollen garments during the rest of the year. Carrying rain proof jackets or umbrella in any time of the year will be beneficial. Tipping Tipping is not mandatory and depends on a tourist’s personal decision. However, the Drivers, Guides, Porters, Waiters or Maids at Hotels expect some tips but you should avoid tipping to your tour coordinator or any officials in the tour company, any government officials etc. Things to carry during trek || ● Backpack (65lt), ● Knapsack (Small), ● Trekking Shoes (Alpine), ● Waterproof Jacket & Trousers, ● Windproof jacket, ● Fleece, ● Mid-Layer Garments / Thermals, ● Sleeping Bag (Feather) + Fleece Liner, ● Sleeping Mattress, ● Walking Poles (Telescopic), ● Hat/Caps (Woollen), ● Gloves, ● Socks (Spare Pairs), ● Indoor Shoes/Sleeper, ● Clothes For Sleeping, ● Camera, ● Binocular, ● Torch, ● Water Bottle, ● Toiletries, ● Goggles / Sun Glass, ● Personal Medical Kit, ● Sun Skin Lotion. Please ensure that the total luggage does not exceed 10 kilo per person during the trek. Climate || Darjeeling-Sikkim Himalayas experience a climate that varies right from Tropical to Tundra. This change can be felt in a matter of 5 to 6 hours’ journey. The temperature in the lower foothills varies from 4 D C in winter up to 35 D C in summer. Regions above 1500M up to 2500 M have an average temperature of Minimum 2 D C and Maximum 12 D C in winter and Minimum 12 D C and Maximum 25 D C in summer. The region above 6000m in Northern, Eastern and Western Sikkim remains under permanent snow throughout the year. Winter period in the hills Mid October to March and summer period is from May to July. Monsoon starts from July and continues till Mid-September. Occasional rainfalls occur in early May and June. It is also one of the rainiest regions with an average rainfall of 350cm per annum. Important note for trekking in Sikkim: • Accommodations in Sikkim trekking route are arranged in Alpine Tents with separate toilet in an open meadow or any appropriate location near water source. These tents are capable to protect you against biting cold up to –20 D C and high wind. There is no electricity or hardly there is any village on the route. Naturebeyond carries fresh and preserved food staff in the trek along with its own cook. Drinking water is boiled and bottled water is not carried to avoid littering. The car access is limited till Yuksom and the cell phone network is available till Bakhim. The route to Dzongri passes through Kunchenzungha National Park and carrying any weapons or explosives, burning fire wood, colleting/hunting any flora or fauna, making open fire, playing music system in and around the park is considered as illegal according to Wildlife Act of India.

• Best time to visit: April – May for flowers and October-December for clear view.

Idea of food provided during the trek: • Breakfast - Choice of Indian standard breakfast like fried puri or parathas or Continental breakfast like toast/sandwiches or Chinese noodles with both veg and non veg options are served at the dining hall/tent with juice/fruits and tea or coffees • Lunch - Lunches are mostly carried in a hotpot during trek and served on the way. It consists of mainly rice, noodles, sandwiches, vegetable, fruits, salads etc • Dinner - Dinners are mainly served hot in the lodges/tents with options of Indian, continental or Chinese starting from soup to dessert with both fresh cooked and packaged food options • During trek we use to carry lot of dry fruits, packed juice, chocolate, tea coffee etc

Things to carry during trek || ● Backpack (65lt), ● Knapsack (Small), ● Trekking Shoes (Alpine), ● Waterproof Jacket & Trousers, ● Windproof jacket, ● Fleece, ● Mid-Layer Garments / Thermals, ● Sleeping Bag (Feather) + Fleece Liner, ● Sleeping Mattress, ● Walking Poles (Telescopic), ● Hat/Caps (Woollen), ● Gloves, ● Socks (Spare Pairs), ● Indoor Shoes/Sleeper, ● Clothes for Sleeping, ● Camera, ● Binocular, ● Torch, ● Water Bottle, ● Toiletries, ● Goggles / Sun Glass, ● Personal Medical Kit, ● Sun Skin Lotion. Please ensure that the total luggage does not exceed 10 kilo per person during the trek. Tour inclusions • Accommodation for 6 nights in Hotels and 8 nights in Tents • Privet assisted transfer by AC Vehicle from Bagdogra to Yuksom and back • All meal from first day diner till last day breakfast • During trek accommodation in Tent (we use 3 men tent for two people) • Privet toilet tent & dinning tent with sitting arrangement • Accompanied trekking guide for the entire duration (English speaking) • Accompanied cook for the entire period during the trek • Sherpa / Packed animals / porter to carry the food staff / trekkers’ luggage • Sleeping bags with liner, mattress and air pillows • Hot water bag • All trekking permit / entrances / tax

Non Inclusions • Tips / personal expenses • Privet porter to carry your camera / day pack (We will carry your main luggage) • Cost incurred due to any medical emergency / evacuation • Bottled water • Expenses for staying in trekking hut during the trek instead of staying in tents • Travel or medical insurances